Guide to Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida

The American League Champion Detroit Tigers have been holding Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida, since 1946. They practice and play during the preseason at Joker Marchant Stadium, located at Al Kaline Drive, 2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard. The ballpark was built in 1966 and has a seating capacity of 7,027. Here is a guide to Spring Training in Lakeland, Florida.

Practices will be held at both Joker Marchant Stadium and Tigertown. Minor Leaguers practice at the Tigertown Complex, located at 1901 Lake Avenue in Lakeland, Florida. Pitchers and catchers report a few days ahead of position players in mid-February.

Tickets are priced as follows: $20 for Field Box Seats at premium-priced games, $18 otherwise. Box seats are either $17 or $19, depending on the game. Left Field Reserved seats are $12 or $14. General Admission tickets are either $9 or $11. And Outfield Lawn tickets cost $7.

The Ticket Office at Marchant Stadium is open from nine a.m. to five p.m., Monday through Friday and from twelve to four on Sunday. You can also purchase tickets by calling TicketMaster at 407-839-3900. Mail orders may be sent to Spring Training Tickets, Detroit Tigers, P.O. Box 90187, Lakeland, Florida 33804-0187. Add $3 for shipping and handling.

Hotels in Lakeland, Florida, include: Holiday Inn Lakeland on U.S. Highway 98 North; Holiday Inn South on South Florida Avenue; La Quinta Inn & Suites on Crevasse Street; Terrace Hotel on East Main Street; Baymont Inn on Lakeland Park Drive; and Comfort Inn & Suites on North Highway 98.