Florida’s Spring Training Epicenter
Renovated in 2017, Lakeland’s Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium gives baseball fans a chance to catch Major League Baseball’s Detroit Tigers spring training games in a much more intimate atmosphere each spring.
Florida Grapefruit League Baseball
Those looking to catch other Florida Grapefruit League games need not drive too far–in less than an hour, you can enjoy a sunny day at the ballpark with the New York Yankees (Tampa), Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin), Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles (Sarasota).
Year-round Sports Excitement
Spring Training isn’t the only time you will hear the crack of a bat in Central Florida. Once the Tigers head back to Detroit, their minor league affiliate, the Lakeland Flying Tigers take the field at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, playing in the Florida State League from April through September.
Day Trips to Sporting Events
Assuming you can find a break in all of the local sports action, you can get your sports action fix 365 days a year with a short drive down Interstate 4, in either direction.
NBA Basketball
Driving a little over an hour to the east, Orlando’s Amway Arena hosts the hardwood action of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, or you can experience the region’s newest professional stadium as Orlando SC takes to the pitch in MLS play.
NHL Hockey
Heading west towards the Gulf Coast, be sure to “Be the Thunder” during the NHL season with the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL). Watch the pirate ship sound the cannons each time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) score, or take in a game “at the Trop,” which is home to the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB).
Lakeland Ice Arena
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Lakeland Ice Arena offers year round Ice skating for everyone. Whether you are a first…
Address: 3395 W. Memorial Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: 863-617-7055
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The Detroit Tigers' Class A Affiliate team, the Lakeland Flying Tigers, play their Florida State…
Address: 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 863-413-4140
Detroit Tigers
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Experience the nostalgia of a Detroit Tigers Spring Training game in Central Florida where players…
Address: 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 866-668-4437