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CBS News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Detroit Tigers host Opening Day 2025. Here's what to know for the game.
The wait is finally over, Detroit Tigers fans. Opening Day 2025 at Comerica Park is here. The Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox at 1:10 p.m. ET on Friday, April 4. Here's what to know about who the Tigers are playing, tickets and more. First pitch for Friday's home opener is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Following Friday's game, the two teams continue their three-game series at 1:10 p.m. ET on Saturday and close out the series at 1:40 p.m. ET on Sunday. Fans who can't make it to Comerica Park can watch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network or You can also listen to the game on 97.1 The Ticket. Saginaw, Michigan, native and Grammy award winner Brian d'Arcy James will perform the National Anthem on Opening Day. Following the performance by the five-time Tony award nominee is a flyover that features an A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron, and part of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Comedian and Southfield, Michigan, native Keegan-Michael Key will throw out the first pitch on Opening Day. Fans attending Friday's game will be greeted by several new features and upgrades to the amenities, seating and food at Comerica Park. Fans will take notice of the new, premium seating area, which includes 350 comfort seats behind home plate and an exclusive club area below the stands. New food options include a Smashburger, Jerk Chicken and Mango, Spicy Falafel and a Motor City Melt. "We're looking forward to getting the season underway and creating an incredible home field advantage at Comerica Park," said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. The Tigers' website has limited tickets available for the April 4 home opener. Resale tickets are also available on SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats.
Axios
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Detroit celebrates Tigers home opener on Friday
Tigers fans finally get to celebrate Opening Day downtown on Friday after the team started the season last week with a six-game road trip. Why it matters: The Tigers' home opener is an unofficial Detroit holiday when thousands of fans flock downtown to celebrate the return of warm weather and baseball. For casuals looking to show some spirit, here's a cheat sheet to get ready for the season's first home game. ⚾ State of play: Detroit (1-3) won its first game last night, beating the Seattle Mariners 9-6. The season started with a three-game sweep in Los Angeles at the hands of the defending champion Dodgers. The Tigers play the Mariners today at 9:40pm and Wednesday at 4:10pm before returning home for Friday's opener against the Chicago White Sox at 1:10pm. Michigan native and actor Keegan-Michael Key will throw the first pitch. ⏪ Catch up quick: The Tigers went 31-11 in their last 42 games last season to finish 86-76 and make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. They swept the Houston Astros in the Wild Card Series, then fell to the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. 🎟️ Ticket situation: had outfield box tickets ($154 plus fees) and standing room only ($94 plus fees) tickets available yesterday. Prices on the secondary market started around $100. 📺 How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, previously known as Bally Sports Detroit, will broadcast games this season. The network is available through TV providers, and as an Amazon Prime add-on subscription. 🏟️ Stadium changes: Comerica Park got a facelift in the offseason, and fans don't like all the changes. The cursive Tigers sign atop the outfield scoreboard has been replaced by a Comerica Park sign in white letters. The field's "keyhole" path, a strip of dirt running from the pitching mound to home plate that was unique to Comerica, has been filled in with grass. 🌭 Food and drink: There's no better way to celebrate Opening Day than by eating and drinking your way around the city. We've got some options: The free tailgate party at Grand Circus Park returns with DJs, food trucks, beer tents, games and giveaways, 9am–5pm. Another tailgate event at 440 Madison Ave. costs $23. It has heated tents, DJs and bands, a full bar, food vendors and games. For restaurants and bars, The Book Tower's Japanese pub, Sakazuki, opens at 11am for its tailgate event, with TVs playing the game, food and beer specials and a hot dog cart serving both Japanese and French food. Also in the Book Tower, Bar Rotunda opens at 7am with beer specials, free popcorn, a new menu and a $6 Tigers shot special; and Kamper's Rooftop Lounge starts its party at 11am with beer, Spanish-style hot dogs and projectors showing the game. Fishbones in Greektown has a special game day breakfast, 9–11am. Frita Batidos opens at 9am with Frita breakfast burritos and tropical mimosas. The Hush Block Party at Fixins Soul Kitchen is $18, 11am–7pm, with DJs, plus food and drink specials. Sandbox Outdoor Bar and Lounge's party ($28) is 17 hours long with music, games, blue tea specials and food.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keegan-Michael Key will throw out first pitch at Detroit Tigers home opener
A comedy giant with Detroit roots will bring star power to the home opener for the 2025 season of the Detroit Tigers. Keegan-Michael Key, one half of the classic sketch series "Key & Peele," will deliver the ceremonial first pitch on April 4 as the Tigers face the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. The Emmy winner grew up in the Motor City and has never forgotten his hometown. He was a grand marshal in 2016 of Detroit's America's Thanksgiving Parade and talked about his Detroit childhood during his monologue while hosting "Saturday Night Live" in 2021. And when he's not helping out the Tigers, Key is also a noted Detroit Lions superfan. Since "Key & Peele" ended its run in 2015, Key has starred in two streaming series, Netflix's "Friends from College" and AppleTV's "Schmigadoon!," which showed off his flair for musical comedy. His movie credits include "Wonka" and "The Predator." More: Tigers' Comerica Park was last MLB stadium with this playing feature. Now it's gone Another Michigan actor and multiple Tony nominee, Brian d'Arcy James, will sing the national anthem. The Saginaw native has appeared in movies like "Spotlight" and Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" (where he played Officer Krupke) and tackleded lead roles on Broadway in hits like "Shrek" and "Something Rotten." He also originated the role of King George in Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed "Hamilton" before it moved to Broadway. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds at jhinds@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Keegan-Michael Key to throw first pitch at Tigers home opener
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keegan-Michael Key turns 54: a look back
Actor, comedian, writer and producer Keegan-Michael Key, best known for his sketch series with Jordan Peele, "Key & Peele," and his roles in "The Predator," "Keanu" and "Toy Story 4," turns 54 on Saturday. Here's a look back at his career through the years.
