(CBS DETROIT) - Baseball season is back, and as fans are getting ready to head to Comerica Park, they should know about some upgrades to expect at the stadium.
Fans will experience a new videoboard, food items from Detroit restaurants along with, rotating pop-ups, new merchandise and more.
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"We're excited to welcome our fans back to Comerica Park, where the experience will look, sound and feel much different this season," said Ryan Gustafson, president and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. "We can't wait to unveil our brand-new scoreboard and introduce our upgraded sound system, and for Tigers fans to enjoy all the new and traditional offerings at the ballpark all season long."
Those excited for the 2024 season can see all the upgrades during the opening weekend when the Detroit Tigers take on the Oakland Athletics. There are only standing room only tickets available for the home opener on Friday, April 5, although fans will find some tickets on resell websites such as SeatGeek and StubHub.
Here are some changes fans can expect to see at Comerica Park for the 2024 season.
The Tigers unveiled a new sensory room in partnership with KultureCity.
The KultureCity Sensory Room is located on the upper level of Comerica Park outside of section 210 and will be open for all games and events beginning Opening Day.
The room is open for all ages and features adjustable lighting, calming visuals, and comfortable seating. Equipment includes bubble walls, bean-bag chairs, and sensory toys.
Fans will get to watch their favorite team play on a new videoboard that measures more than 15,600 square feet, making it the second-largest videoboard in MLB. The videoboard also features new speakers. The previous videoboard checked in as the 18th largest in MLB.
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"Investing in a world-class entertainment experience at Comerica Park for Tigers fans is a top priority for our organization and we are excited to make these enhancements heading into next season," said Ryan Gustafson, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment EVP/COO, in a statement. "Fans will see and hear a noticeable difference on Opening Day with a new videoboard more than double the size of the existing one, and significant advancements to the audio and television systems throughout the ballpark."
On Aug. 3, the Tigers will celebrate former manager Jim Leyland's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The team will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 World Series championship team on Aug. 31.
Other themed nights include Health Appreciation on April 11 and 12, Pickleball Day on May 15, Margaritaville Night on June 21, Firefighter vs. Law Enforcement Night on July 10, Christmas in July on July 11, and 80s Night on Aug. 30.
Detroit-based restaurants, including Slows Bar BQ and Marrow, Detroit Water Ice Factory, will have their name and food featured all season long at Comerica Park. Also new this year is Ferndale-based Voyager, which will be one of the rotating local pop-ups.
Meanwhile, Taqueria El Rey, Breadless Green Dot Stables, El Rey de las Apres, Lobster Food Truck, Cooking with Que, and Yum Villiage will return this season.
Slows Bar BQ Burritos
Marrow
Voyager
Comerica Park is also featuring food and drinks for themed games:
Margaritaville Night: Friday, June 21
90s Night: Friday, Aug. 2