Detroit Tigers 2015 Promotional and Giveaway Schedule and Guide: Best Days for Fans and Families
April is officially here, which means spring is here. For some Michigan residents, it means the return of baseball. The state of Michigan is blessed with having a Major League Baseball team in the Detroit Tigers, and also several minor league teams where fans can watch the stars of the future. Fans of the game will love watching their team on television or in person. One great thing for fans who attend in person is always the giveaways and special event days. For fans this could mean a free bobblehead, poster, or hat included free with the price of admission. With the Detroit Tigers 2015 season ready to begin, we break down the best giveaways for the season including what days families with kids should be looking to attend.
Last season saw big giveaways like a Max Scherzer Bobblehead, 1984 30th anniversary replica jerseys, a Justin Verlander Bobblehead, and a Miguel Cabrera back to back MVP Bobblehead. This year’s giveaways are very similar and vary in whether they are for everyone or only available to kids (14 and under in most cases).
For parents and families, here are the games I recommend going to.
Apr 19: Tigers baseball card set giveaway for kids
May 9: Pre-game on field clinic, helping young baseball players with basic skills
Sep 7: Kids Day and Grandparents Day, great day for the whole family
Sep 19: Star Wars Night, enjoy a baseball game and also an opportunity for your kids to meet their favorite Star Wars characters in full costume
Sep 27: Anibal Sanchez bobbleheads for all kids
Bobbleheads continue to be a popular giveaway at sporting events. They are great collector’s items and a popular resale item on auction sites like Ebay. This year the Tigers will be giving away several bobbleheads. Remember that there is limited supplies and expect other fans to be just as excited and willing to lineup early. Here’s this year’s bobblehead lineup:
June 25: Victor Martinez (first 10,000 fans)
July 1: Yoenis Cespedes (first 10,000 fans)
July 20: David Price (first 10,000 fans)
Sep 27: Anibal Sanchez (all kids 14 and under)
Here is the full schedule of giveaways:
April 6: Rally Towel (first 40,000 fans)
April 17: Fleece Lined Knit Tigers Hat (first 10,000 fans)
April 18: 2015 Magnet Schedule (first 10,000 fans)
April 19: Tigers Team Baseball Card Set (all kids 14 and under)
April 25: Detroit Stars Team Scarf (first 10,000 fans)
April 26: David Price Poster (all kids 14 and under)
May 9: Tigers Tote Bag (first 10,000 fans)
May 10: Mother’s Day Tumbler with photo sleeve insert (first 10,000 moms)
May 13: 2015-2016 Tigers Wall Calendar (first 10,000)
May 24: Player Poster (to be announced player) (all kids 14 and under)
June 12: Tigers Hat (first 5,000 21 and up)
June 14: Player Poster (to be announced) (all kids 14 and under)
June 25: Victor Martinez Bobblehead (first 10,000 fans)
June 28: Ice Cream Bowl (all kids 14 and under)
July 1: Yoenis Cespedes Bobblehead (first 10,000 fans)
July 4: Patriotic Tigers Hat (first 10,000 fans 21 and up)
July 5: Player Poster (to be announced) (all kids 14 and under)
July 19: PAWS Coin Bank (all kids 14 and under)
July 20: David Price Bobblehead (first 10,000 fans)
July 22: Rally Time Floppy Hat (first 10,000 fans)
Aug 8: Tigres Hat (first 10,000 fans 21 and up)
Aug 9: Player Poster (to be announced) (all kids 14 and under)
Aug 20: All Star Poster (first 10,000 fans 18 and under)
Aug 23: Strike Out Bullying Dog Tags (all kids 14 and under)
Sep 6: BPA Free Water Bottle (all kids 14 and under)
Sep 18: Pink Out the Park Infinity Scarf (first 10,000 women)
Sep 19: Star Wars Night Poster (first 10,000 fans)
Sep 20: PAWS Lunch Cooler (all kids 14 and under)
Sep 22: St Patrick’s Day Green Hat (first 5,000 fans)
Sep 26: 2016 Magnet Schedule
Sep 27: Anibal Sanchez Bobblehead (all kids 14 and under)
Here is the full schedule of promotional games
April 6: Opening Day
April 25: 21st annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game
May 9: Pre Game On Field Clinic
May 22: 45th Annual Polish-American Night
June 13: 5th Annual Detroit Tigers Classic Car Show
July 5: On Field Photo Day
July 17: Country Day
July 21: Christmas in July
Aug 8: 10th Annual Fiesta Tigres Night
Aug 23: Strike Out Bullying Rally
Sep 7: Special Kids Day, Grandparents Day
Sep 18: Pink Out the Park
Sep 19: Star Wars Night
Sep 22: Irish Heritage Night
Sep 27: Shirt Off Our Back Giveaway
Not every 2015 Detroit Tigers game features a special promotion or giveaway. That’s what happens when you play more than 80 home games in a season. However, I think the Detroit Tigers have a nice balance of giveaways and promotions aimed at the whole family. For a look at the complete 2015 Detroit Tigers schedule, you can visit the team’s schedule page.