Detroit Tigers' Comerica Park to Be Renamed Fifth Third Park in 2027
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Cited: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4, Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News
TL;DR
Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park starting in 2027 following Fifth Third Bancorp’s acquisition of Comerica Incorporated.
Why now
The announcement was made on September 21, 2026, before the Tigers’ final home series, triggered by the earlier bank merger and the expiration of the original naming rights agreement.
Agree / conflict
The name change is a straightforward corporate rebrand, but some fans may miss the historic Comerica name that has been part of the ballpark for 26 years.
Takeaway
Fans should start referring to the stadium as Fifth Third Park beginning next season; the underlying stadium experience and memories remain unchanged.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third Bancorp announced on September 21, 2026 that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park starting in 2027, following the bank merger that saw Fifth Third acquire Comerica Incorporated earlier this year. The press conference took place at the ballpark before the Tigers’ game against the Washington Nationals, ending Comerica’s 26-year naming rights tenure that began with the stadium’s opening in 2000.
Fifth Third already holds naming rights for the Toledo Mud Hens’ ballpark (Fifth Third Field) and previously for the West Michigan Whitecaps’ stadium. The change marks the first name change for the Tigers’ home since it opened, and continues a tradition of corporate sponsorship in MLB, where 22 of 30 teams now play in corporately-named venues. The Tigers missed the 2026 postseason for the first time since 2023, but the rebranding ensures the ballpark will carry a new identity as the team looks ahead to 2027.
FAQ
When will Comerica Park officially become Fifth Third Park?
The name change takes effect at the start of the 2027 MLB season.
Why is the ballpark being renamed?
Fifth Third Bancorp acquired Comerica Incorporated earlier in 2026, leading to a renegotiation of the naming rights agreement.
How long has the ballpark been called Comerica Park?
The ballpark opened in 2000 as Comerica Park, so it carried that name for 26 seasons (2000–2026).
What were the previous names of the Tigers’ ballpark?
Previous names include Boulevard Park (1894–95), Bennett Park (1896–1911), Navin Field (1912–37), Briggs Stadium (1938–60), Tiger Stadium (1961–99), and Comerica Park (2000–26).
Does Fifth Third own naming rights at other ballparks?
Yes, Fifth Third Field in Toledo (home of the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate, the Mud Hens) and previously Fifth Third Ballpark in Grand Rapids (now LMCU Ballpark).
What happens to the existing Comerica Park signage?
Signage will be updated during the offseason, and the ballpark will debut its new Fifth Third Park branding in spring 2027.
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