Detroit Tigers – Grapefruit League
The Detroit Tigers, a Major League Baseball (MLB) team, hold Spring Training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. As part of the Grapefruit League, the Tigers train here each spring before the regular season. This page features stadium photos, a map, official MLB links, and Lakeland weather information.
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland has hosted the Detroit Tigers for Spring Training since 1966. The Tigers first trained in Lakeland in 1934, creating one of Major League Baseball’s longest team-city associations. The stadium features expanded bullpen areas for home and visiting teams. Fans can find team posters, historical plaques, retired numbers, and Tigers-themed displays, with a statue of Joker Marchant outside. Few Grapefruit League venues match the tradition and history of the Tigers’ Lakeland connection.
Located between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland offers a convenient base for exploring Central Florida. LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven is about 22 miles away. Walt Disney World is about 35 miles east. SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando are 40 and 45 miles away, respectively. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, known for roller coasters and African-themed animal exhibits, lies about 35 miles west.
After Spring Training, the Tigers compete in the American League. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium hosts the Florida State League (FSL) team, the Lakeland Flying Tigers. During the summer, the Florida Complex League (FCL) runs its season, and the FCL Tigers play at TigerTown.
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