Chick-fil-A Offers Free Sandwiches for Detroit Tigers Runs

Local fast food chain partners with MLB team for spring promotion.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:11pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting featuring vibrant neon brushstrokes and splatters of color, capturing the energy and excitement of a baseball game without any recognizable logos or branding.The partnership between the Detroit Tigers and Chick-fil-A aims to whip up a frenzy of excitement and engagement around the local baseball team's performance this season.Today in Detroit

As part of a new partnership, Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Detroit metro area will be offering free chicken sandwiches to customers whenever the Detroit Tigers score a certain number of runs during home games this spring baseball season.

Why it matters

The promotion is a win-win for both Chick-fil-A and the Tigers, as it drives traffic to the fast food locations while also generating excitement and engagement around the local baseball team's performance.

The details

For every 5 runs scored by the Detroit Tigers at home games, Chick-fil-A will give away a free original chicken sandwich to customers the following day. The promotion is valid at all Chick-fil-A locations in the Detroit metro area and runs for the duration of the Tigers' regular season home schedule.

  • The promotion begins on Opening Day, April 1, 2026.
  • It will continue through the end of the Tigers' regular season home games.

The players

Chick-fil-A

A popular fast food restaurant chain known for its chicken sandwiches and waffle fries.

Detroit Tigers

A Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan that plays in the American League Central division.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to partner with the Detroit Tigers and give our customers a tasty reward when the team performs well at home.”

— Tiffany Chen, Marketing Manager, Chick-fil-A Detroit

“Anything that gets our fans more engaged and excited about Tigers baseball is a home run in our book.”

— Chris Ilitch, Owner, Detroit Tigers

What’s next

The promotion will run for the entirety of the Tigers' 2026 regular season home schedule, which concludes on September 27.

The takeaway

This creative partnership between Chick-fil-A and the Detroit Tigers is a clever way to drive traffic to the fast food locations while also boosting fan engagement and excitement around the local baseball team's performance.