NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 22, 2026 UTC
New Name for Detroit's Ballpark
The Detroit Tigers announced that their home ballpark, known as Comerica Park since opening in 2000, will be renamed Fifth Third Park starting with the 2027 season. The rebranding follows Fifth Third's acquisition of Comerica Bank, a major corporate merger that sparked questions regarding the future of the downtown stadium's moniker. [1] [2]
Contract Terms and History
According to the Detroit Free Press, Fifth Third confirmed that the existing naming rights contract remains in place without alterations to the underlying deal. The original 30-year agreement signed in 1998 was extended through 2034. While the upcoming 2027 change marks the first time the venue's name will change, Fifth Third already brands several minor league baseball stadiums associated with the Tigers organization. [1]
Sources
- Tigers ballpark to be named Fifth Third Park starting in 2027 — 2026-09-21T19:30:07Z
- Fifth Third Park: Detroit Tigers home field gets new name — 2026-09-21T10:48:05-04:00