Baseball fans around the state are gearing up for the Tigers鈥 home opener against the Chicago White Sox on April 4. Celebrate Opening Day with these Detroit tailgates and parking lot festivities!
Opening Day Tailgate Party
This event, presented by Miller Lite in partnership with the Downtown Detroit Partnership, is back for its third year! This tailgate is just steps away from Comerica Park and will feature a beer tent, food trucks, ticket and swag giveaways, music spun by DJ Invisible, and much more. Plenty of space to watch the game, too. No cost for admission. Grand Circus Park, ; .听
Grand Slam Festival
DJ Godfather and DJ Cue are among the 20 local DJs lined up to perform at this outdoor festival. Party in the beer tent or grab a snack at the food trucks before listening to the pre-game broadcast hosted by Darren McCarty, Terry Foster, and Braylon Edwards. $20-$120. Detroit Opera House Outdoor Festival Grounds, ; .
The Statler Patio Party
Swing by The Statler and celebrate Opening Day with music pub by live DJs, $2 draft beer, and grilled favorites like hotdogs, sausages, and burgers. Beat the game day traffic and park in their underground parking garage for a hassle-free game day. No cover. The Statler, ;听.
Tigers Opening Day Tent Party 2025
Hosted at the Firebird Tavern, this parking lot party will feature music spun by DJ JunBugg, food trucks from Pablo鈥檚 Tacos and Bro鈥檚 Burger Joint, and plenty of drinks from Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Jack Daniel鈥檚, and more. Ages 21+ only. $10-$25. Firebird Tavern, ; .
Opening Day with Killer Flamingos
Detroit鈥檚 biggest party band is hosting their own Opening Day party at The Gem Theatre. Expect an explosive show along with great food and drinks. The band will play before and after the game.听Free. Gem Theatre, ; .
Detroit Home Opener Festival
With multiple bars, beer tents, and food trucks, this is a party you won鈥檛 want to miss! This tailgate will feature live music and entertainment, heated tents, and ore. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Angels Share to provide hands on culinary training and education for at risk students in Detroit. $15+. Madison Ave. Festival Grounds, ; .
Pre-Game Opening Day on The Michigan Pedaler
The Michigan Pedaler is offering special Opening Day rides around the city to check out the tailgating scene 鈥斕齛nd makes some stops to join the party. The rides begin at McShane鈥檚 Irish Pub shortly after 10 a.m. Pedalers can be dropped off at Comerica Park or ride back to McShane鈥檚 to watch the game.听$29.99. McShane鈥檚 Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar, 1460 Michigan Ave., Detroit; .
Opening Day Fest at Mix Bricktown/Sandbox
This event, beginning at 9 a.m., will feature a variety of Opening Day celebrations. Enjoy three parties for the price of one, six DJs, three hosts, food, games, drinks, and more. Blue tea, a beer & shot combo, and other celebratory drinks will be available.听$10-$100. MIX Bricktown, ; .
Home Opener at Shinola Hotel
Come decked out in your favorite Tigers gear for a gameday celebration that kicks off at 9 a.m. with beer specials and cocktails at The Brakeman and snacks at Penny Reds (they鈥檒l turn on the game at 12:10 p.m. for those who don鈥檛 have tickets). The Brakeman will be open after the game for another round at Mister Dips will be offering its special 鈥淓ye of the Tiger鈥 sundae, which comes with an orange shell and sprinkles, served in a baseball helmet.听No cover. The Brakeman, Penny Red鈥檚, and Mister Dips, Detroit; .听
Find even more things to do in Detroit and the surrounding area at hourdetroit.com. This post has been updated for 2025.听
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