Tiger Stadium stood at ‘The Corner’ of Michigan and Trumbull in Detroit from 1912 to 1999, one of baseball’s beloved classic ballparks.
Known for its enclosed double-deck grandstand and the right-field upper deck that hung over the field, it shared a 1912 opening with Fenway Park.
Stats at a Glance
- Team: Detroit Tigers (MLB)
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Opened: 1912 (as Navin Field)
- Closed: 1999 (demolished 2009)
- Signature feature: Overhanging right-field upper deck
- Notable: Shared 1912 debut with Fenway Park
A Classic Ballpark
Tiger Stadium’s fully enclosed double decks and overhanging upper deck created an intimate, old-school atmosphere. Generations of Tigers – from Ty Cobb to Al Kaline – called The Corner home.
After the Final Out
The Tigers moved to Comerica Park in 2000, and Tiger Stadium sat vacant before demolition in 2009. The field site is preserved and still used for community baseball, keeping a piece of The Corner alive.
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Tiger Stadium FAQs
When did Tiger Stadium open and close?
It opened in 1912 (as Navin Field) and closed in 1999, with demolition finished in 2009.
Where was Tiger Stadium?
At the corner of Michigan and Trumbull avenues in Detroit.
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