Spring Training in Lakeland: A Detroit Tigers Tradition
Lakeland has been the spring home of the Detroit Tigers for longer than any other Major League city.
When the weather warms, baseball returns to Lakeland. The city has been the spring-training home of the Detroit Tigers since 1934 — the longest continuous spring-training relationship between a city and a team in Major League Baseball.
The Tigers play their spring games at Joker Marchant Stadium, and the tradition has made Lakeland a fixture on the Grapefruit League map for generations of fans.
A local rite of spring
For many residents, catching a spring game is an annual tradition — an affordable, up-close way to enjoy big-league baseball right in town. It’s one more thing that makes Lakeland’s community calendar a little brighter each year.
Continue this story for free.
Stay informed about Lakeland. Enter your email to access the full story and receive local news and community updates.
Free to read · No password to remember
New here? We’ll email you a sign-in link and code. Already a reader? Use your usual email.
Read next
Lakeland Women's Business Network Marks Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting Wednesday
Polk County Women Mean Business has grown to 118 members with a free clothing closet, a monthly public market and a Wednesday ribbon cutting at COhatch Downtown Lakeland.
Read the story ↗
Comments
What does this mean for your neighborhood? Share your experience or ask a question.
Your draft stays here while you sign in. Be respectful and keep it local.
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!