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Detroit Tigers' Comerica Park renamed Fifth Third Park starting 2027
The Detroit Tigers announced on September 21, 2026, that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park starting in the 2027 season. The name change follows Fifth Third Bank's merger with Comerica Bank, the ballpark's longtime corporate sponsor.
Quick Facts
- Ballpark renamed from Comerica Park to Fifth Third Park
- Press conference announcement held at Comerica Park
- Signage to be updated during offseason
- Fifth Third Bank merger with Comerica Bank completed
- Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third Bank announced on September 21, 2026, that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning in the 2027 season. The announcement was made during a press conference on the field before the Tigers' final home game of the season against the Washington Nationals. The name change follows the conclusion of Comerica Bank's naming rights agreement, which had been extended in 2018 to run through 2034 but was modified following Fifth Third Bank's merger with Comerica Bank in 2025.
Comerica Park has been the Tigers' home ballpark since its opening in 2000, making it the longest-tenured ballpark name in Major League Baseball among all but nine teams. The 26-year tenure without a name change is notable in modern baseball, where corporate naming rights agreements typically result in more frequent changes.
The Fifth Third name is already established within the Tigers organization. The team's Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens, have played at Fifth Third Field since 2002. The West Michigan Whitecaps, the Tigers' High-A affiliate, previously played at Fifth Third Ballpark for approximately 20 years before the sponsorship ended in 2021.
Signage around the ballpark will be updated during the 2026-27 offseason. The Tigers are scheduled to open the 2027 season at home against the Chicago White Sox on March 25, 2027, at the newly renamed Fifth Third Park.
Why This Matters
Corporate naming rights for sports venues regularly change based on sponsorship agreements and corporate transactions. The renaming of Comerica Park—which held its name for 26 years since 2000—represents the end of a significant branding presence in Detroit and marks a measurable shift in the Tigers' organizational identity and fan experience. The change takes effect March 25, 2027, when the Tigers open their home season, affecting signage, ticketing systems, merchandise, and media references across the franchise.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2000
WireComerica Park opens as home of Detroit Tigers
Jan 1, 2002
WireToledo Mud Hens begin playing at Fifth Third Field
Sep 21, 2026
WireDetroit Tigers and Fifth Third Bank announce ballpark name change
Mar 25, 2027
WireTigers open home season at newly named Fifth Third Park
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Sources
- Livestream: Detroit Tigers, Fifth Third making special announcement at Comerica ParkClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4MediaSep 21, 2026
- Tigers ballpark to be named Fifth Third Park starting in 2027Detroit Free PressMediaSep 21, 2026
- What will be the new name of Tigers' ballpark? We're about to find outThe Detroit NewsMediaSep 21, 2026
- Tigers' home ballpark renamed to Fifth Third ParkMLB.comMediaSep 21, 2026