Detroit Tigers look back at ballpark history ahead of name change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
BaseballThe Detroit Tigers prepare to play at a renamed ballpark, reflecting on their baseball history. The team has occupied several venues, starting at League Park in 1895, moving to Bennett Park, and then to Navin Field in 1912. The franchise later played at Briggs Stadium and Tiger Stadium before moving to Comerica Park in 2000. The original Tiger Stadium, a significant site for the team, hosted two World Series championships before its closure in 1999, while Comerica Park features a modern design with multiple attractions.
- •Tigers start at League Park in 1895, marking the beginning of their history.
- •Bennett Park served as the team's main venue until 1911 before Navin Field opened.
- •Briggs Stadium hosted major expansions, increasing capacity to over 50,000.
- •Tiger Stadium was home to two World Series champions before its 1999 closure.
- •Comerica Park has been the Tigers' home since 2000, featuring modern amenities.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Tracing the history of Detroit Tigers ballparks
"As the Detroit Tigers prepare for a renamed ballpark, take a look back at the history of the team's past homes.
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