Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

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Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium is a ballpark in Lakeland, Florida shared by 2 teams: the Lakeland Flying Tigers, the Single-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers in the Florida State League; and the Detroit Tigers for MLB spring training in the Grapefruit League. It opened in 1966, making it 60 years old in 2026 and seats about 8,500 fans. Tigers spring home since 1966.

The closest MLB stadium is Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, about 47 miles away.

Ballpark facts

Location
Lakeland, Florida
Home of
Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)
Detroit Tigers (Spring training)
League
Florida State League, Grapefruit League
MLB affiliate
Detroit Tigers
Opened
1966
Capacity
8,500
Dimensions
Left field 340 ft · Center 420 ft · Right field 340 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
735 per game
Named for
Marcus 'Joker' Marchant
Former names
Joker Marchant Stadium
Architect
Lakeland Engineering Associates
Last major renovation
2017
Big events
Amateur World Series (1974)

Teams that play here2

Ballparks near Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium10

  1. 1D-IIHenley Field — Florida Southern Moccasins (Lakeland, Florida)same city
  2. 2NAIASoutheastern Fire Baseball Field — Southeastern Fire (Lakeland, Florida)same city
  3. 3JUCOBing Tyus Yard — Polk State Eagles (Winter Haven, Florida)16 mi
  4. 4NAIAWarner Royals Baseball Field — Warner Royals (Lake Wales, Florida)25 mi
  5. 5D-IIThomas B. Southard Stadium — Saint Leo Lions (St. Leo, Florida)27 mi
  6. 6Single-AGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field — Tampa Tarpons & New York Yankees (Tampa, Florida)31 mi
  7. 7D-IUSF Baseball Stadium — South Florida Bulls (Tampa, Florida)31 mi
  8. 8D-IIConley Field at Naimoli Family Baseball Complex — Tampa Spartans (Tampa, Florida)31 mi
  9. 9JUCOCommunity Field — Hillsborough CC Hawks (Tampa, Florida)31 mi
  10. 10NAIAWebber International Warriors Baseball Field — Webber International Warriors (Babson Park, Florida)32 mi

Questions about Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

Where do the Lakeland Flying Tigers play home games?

The Lakeland Flying Tigers play at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.

Where do the Detroit Tigers play home games?

The Detroit Tigers play at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.

When did Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium open?

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium opened in 1966.

How many people does Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium hold?

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium has a capacity of about 8,500.

What is the closest MLB stadium to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium?

Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, about 47 miles away.

What other ballparks are near Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium?

Henley Field is also in Lakeland. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.