Detroit Tigers Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Climate-Controlled Seat as Part of New Home Plate Club Experience at Comerica Park

Construction underway on world-class club area at Comerica Park, featuring heating and cooling climate control technology in 350 seats – unprecedented in a Major League Ballpark

Renovation is part of a multi-year investment in best-in-class fan and player experience

The Detroit Tigers today unveiled details surrounding the innovative, premium comfort seats to be located behind home plate for fans with tickets in Home Plate Club sections at Comerica Park.

These cutting-edge seats, specially designed for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment by Figueras in Barcelona, Spain, feature quick-touch heating and cooling climate control technology developed by Promethient in Traverse City, Michigan, allowing fans to experience enhanced comfortability while enjoying games and events at Comerica Park all year long.

The seats utilize THERMAVANCE^TM technology which pairs a thermoelectric device with graphene to efficiently cool or heat seat occupants, even in outdoor environments exposed to the elements. The upholstery is a marine-grade vinyl with special coating that reduces UV absorption, making the seat surface cooler on sunny days.

Home Plate Club seats, situated directly behind home plate for the best baseball vantage point in the ballpark, measure 23 inches from center of armrest to center of armrest, providing four more inches of pitch (21 percent more space) than standard ballpark seats. Combining innovation and functionality, the new seats also feature a high back and head rest, wider armrests with soft pads for additional comfort, cup holders, and up to one foot of additional legroom.

“From Opening Day 2025, fans will have maximum comfort enjoying games from seats with innovative heating and cooling features unprecedented in professional sports,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “As we move into the heart of construction for the Home Plate Club, we’re curating an authentic Detroit atmosphere and integrating innovative elements to give it a unique experience. We will continue sharing the exciting new aspects that will showcase it as one of the best premium clubs in the country.”

In addition to premium seating, the Home Plate Club features an exclusive space beneath the stands between the two clubhouses, with direct access to the new seats. Providing an unparalleled experience from the door to the diamond, Home Plate Club memberships include VIP parking, private entry and restrooms, all-inclusive food and beverage, in-seat service, curated amenities and more.

The Tigers initially unveiled the new Home Plate Club last June in advance of the team’s historic run to the 2024 Postseason.

The renovations are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to provide a best-in-class experience for all fans and players at Comerica Park. The Tigers have listened to fan feedback and are in the process of a multi-year investment in a variety of fan-friendly amenities, including the second-largest videoboard in MLB, enhanced ballpark sound systems, new concourse TVs and more.

Home Plate Club construction is currently underway, with seating set for completion before 2025 Opening Day at Comerica Park on April 4. The club space will be completed during the season.

Several more Home Plate Club announcements will be made in the coming months. For more information, visit DetroitTigers.com/HomePlateClub.