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Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Name: Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Start: 2026-03-09T13:05:00+0000
Location: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

March 9, 2026 1:05 pm

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33804

Catch the Detroit Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays in a spring training matchup at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. This exhibition game offers a chance to see the teams warm up for the upcoming MLB season.

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Why We Like It

Catch a glimpse of the Tigers and Rays as they prepare for the 2026 season.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of spring training baseball in the sunshine state.
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium is an intimate, fan-friendly ballpark.

Who Should Attend

Baseball fans, spring training enthusiasts, and those looking to get an early preview of the upcoming MLB season will all enjoy this event.

In the Spotlight

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. They play in the American League Central division.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. They play in the American League East division.

About the Venue

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

This intimate spring training ballpark in Lakeland, Florida has been the shared home of the Detroit Tigers and their minor league affiliates since 1966. The stadium offers excellent sightlines and a relaxed, fan-friendly atmosphere.

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