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
Detroit Tigers - 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
- Single-ALakeland Flying Tigers
- SpringDetroit Tigers
Ballparks near Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium10
- 1D-IIHenley Field — Florida Southern Moccasins same city
- 2NAIASoutheastern Fire Baseball Field — Southeastern Fire same city
- 3JUCOBing Tyus Yard — Polk State Eagles 16 mi
- 4NAIAWarner Royals Baseball Field — Warner Royals 25 mi
- 5D-IIThomas B. Southard Stadium — Saint Leo Lions 27 mi
- 6Single-AGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field — Tampa Tarpons & New York Yankees 31 mi
- 7D-IUSF Baseball Stadium — South Florida Bulls 31 mi
- 8D-IIConley Field at Naimoli Family Baseball Complex — Tampa Spartans 31 mi
- 9JUCOCommunity Field — Hillsborough CC Hawks 31 mi
- 10NAIAWebber International Warriors Baseball Field — Webber International Warriors 32 mi
Other Florida State League ballparks8
The Lakeland Flying Tigers share the Florida State League with 8 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here they are, nearest first.
- 1Single-AGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field — Tampa Tarpons 31 mi
- 2Single-ABayCare Ballpark — Clearwater Threshers 47 mi
- 3Single-ATD Ballpark — Dunedin Blue Jays 48 mi
- 4Single-ALECOM Park — Bradenton Marauders 52 mi
- 5Single-AJackie Robinson Ballpark — Daytona Tortugas 98 mi
- 6Single-AHammond Stadium — Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 102 mi
- 7Single-AClover Park — St. Lucie Mets 109 mi
- 8Single-ARoger Dean Chevrolet Stadium — Jupiter Hammerheads 136 mi
Questions about Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
What other ballparks are in the Florida State League?
8 other Florida State League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are George M. Steinbrenner Field, BayCare Ballpark, and TD Ballpark.
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.