The Detroit Tigers released their schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday, Aug. 26, and they begin with Opening Day on March 26 against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
The Tigers play their first six games on the road, facing the Padres for a three-game series (March 26-28) and the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three-game series (March 30-April 1) at Chase Field.
The home opener at Comerica Park is scheduled for April 3 against the St. Louis Cardinals .
The Tigers haven't spent Opening Day at Comerica Park since 2022, opening up against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in 2023, the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in 2025 and the Padres at Petco Park in 2026.
After the Cardinals series, the Tigers return