Detroit Tigers rename Comerica Park to Fifth Third Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

The Detroit Tigers announced the renaming of Comerica Park to Fifth Third Park, effective in the 2027 season. This change follows a merger between Comerica and Fifth Third banks. Fans expressed their disapproval on social media, labeling the new name as disappointing and even comparable to a minor league stadium. Discussions regarding the transition imply a potential reluctance among local fans to accept the new name, with many stating they will continue to refer to the venue as Comerica Park.
- •Comerica Park has been the Tigers' home since 2000.
- •Fifth Third Park will begin use in the 2027 season.
- •Fans widely criticize the new stadium name on social media.
- •The name change follows a merger between Comerica and Fifth Third banks.
- •Many local fans plan to continue calling it Comerica Park.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Fans immediately hated the new name for the Detroit Tigers' stadium
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