LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers are prepared to host 1,000 fans for Opening Day on April 1 at Comerica Park. Owner Christopher Ilitch is "very confident" his franchise will execute the necessary COVID-19 protocols to return fans to the stands.
"As it relates to attendance capacity, that's going to be guided by government officials and by the health experts," Ilitch said Tuesday, standing on the concourse of Joker Marchant Stadium. "I'm very confident our team is going to be able to execute the protocols and procedures to safely welcome fans back to Comerica Park for Opening Day.