LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers and the city of Lakeland broke ground Wednesday on a new player development academy.

What You Need To Know • The Detroit Tigers and the City of Lakeland broke ground on a $33 million player development academy. • The four-story facility will include 76 sleeping rooms and a 200-seat dining hall. • Construction of the Detroit Tigers Player Development Academy is expected to be complete by February 2027.

The $33 million residential and training facility will serve as a year-round hub for Tigers minor-league and developmental players.

The building will feature: • 76 sleeping rooms to house players • A 200-seat dining hall with world-class kitchen facilities • A spacious player lounge and recreation area • A flexible, multipurpose meeting roo

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