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. Explore stadium photos, view the map, access official MLB links, and check Lakeland weather.
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. Throughout the stadium, fans can find team posters, historical plaques, retired numbers, and Tigers-themed displays. A statue of Joker Marchant stands outside the stadium.
Lakeland offers a convenient base between Tampa and Orlando for exploring Central Florida. Lake Mirror, about 3 miles from the stadium, draws visitors with its tranquil setting and resident swans, geese, and ducks. LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven is about 22 miles away. Walt Disney World is about 35 miles east. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, about 35 miles from the stadium, features roller coasters and animal exhibits.
When the regular season begins, 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) holds its season, and the FCL Tigers play at TigerTown.
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