Detroit Tigers Comerica Park to Get New Name

For the first time in a quarter-century, the Detroit Tigers’ home ballpark is expected to get a new name, and it could happen as soon as 2027.

Comerica Park’s Days Are Numbered

According to a Detroit News report, Fifth Third Bancorp is acquiring Comerica Bank in a $10.9 billion deal, a merger that will eventually lead to a renaming of Comerica Park.

While officials confirmed the name will remain for the 2026 season, the change is expected to take effect after that year concludes, marking the end of an era for a name that has been part of Detroit baseball since 2000.

“We’ll definitely come back to that and work with all the partners to say, what’s the right name to be on the ballpark,” said David Girodat, Fifth Third’s Michigan regional president. “It’s an iconic asset in the city of Detroit.”

A New Era for an Iconic Venue

Comerica Park opened in 2000 after Comerica Bank signed a 30-year, $66 million naming-rights deal, later extended through 2034. But with Fifth Third taking over, that contract will be rebranded to reflect the merger.

The banks issued a joint statement saying they plan to “honor the legacy of both institutions” while continuing to invest in Detroit and its sports community.

Notably, Fifth Third already has ties to Tigers affiliates, Toledo’s ballpark is Fifth Third Field, and West Michigan’s Single-A club once played in Fifth Third Ballpark.

The Bottom Line

If all goes as planned, Comerica Park’s name could disappear by 2027, ushering in a new chapter for one of Detroit’s most recognizable sports landmarks. What it will be called next remains to be seen, but it seems certain that the Tigers’ home is heading for a rebrand.