The Detroit Tigers have announced a major shift in their premium seating strategy: the MotorCity Casino Hotel Tiger Club, a once game-by-game premium space, will now be available through season membership plans. Previously, fans could reserve access on a single-game basis, but the team is now offering a path to full-season access, and the entry price is surprisingly accessible.
Starting at $99 per seat, per game, membership includes an exclusive indoor club space with climate control, its own bar and restrooms, and premium stadium seating immediately below. The new plan is part of the Tigers’ push to broaden the appeal of premium experiences, bringing more fans into higher-end spaces that once were out of reach or only sporadically accessible.
What the Tiger Club Offers–Value and Experience
The Tiger Club isn’t just a fancy lounge. Membership includes amenities designed to create a more comfortable, all-in experience:
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The club is indoor, climate controlled, giving fans relief from weather extremes while still offering great field views.
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A private bar with drink specials and its own restrooms mean members can enjoy the game with fewer concessions lines or distractions.
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Food is all-inclusive for classic ballpark favorites, meaning members don’t have to think about every concession purchase during the game.
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Of course, the view matters: members also get premium stadium seating below the club, marrying comfort with proximity to the action.
These features position the Tiger Club membership as a hybrid between “luxury VIP suite” and “comfortable premium club seat,” giving fans an upgrade in amenities without demanding full suite prices.
Why This Move Matters for Fans & the Tigers
By lowering the entry point, the Tigers are signaling that premium access shouldn’t be exclusive to high-rollers. The hope is to fill a middle ground: fans who want better-than-average amenities but can’t afford the highest tiers. This could help the team generate more consistent revenue on premium inventory that might otherwise be underused.
Season members are more committed. When people sign up for the full season, they invest not just money but habits, emotions, and identity. That helps create steady revenue and a base of engaged premium customers. It also gives the Tigers a chance to deliver experiences that reinforce loyalty–whether via events, meet-and-greets, or exclusive offers.
Other MLB clubs have long leaned on premium clubs, suites, and exclusive lounges to differentiate attendance appeal. The Tigers are signaling that they want to stay in that arms race, but smartly: by offering comfort, amenities, and better views for more people, not just the elite few.
Challenges & Questions Ahead
This plan won’t be without hurdles. First, the club must deliver on expectations. If the climate, service, food quality, or line control don’t match the promise, fans will feel shortchanged compared to steep ticket prices.
Also, balancing access is tricky. The Tigers need to ensure that regular ticket holders and club members don’t feel cut out or ignored–too many perks or exclusivity could fragment the stadium community.
Finally, scaling is key. If too many members sign up, the premium space could get crowded, diminishing exclusivity. If too few do, the cost per seat might not support the added service levels.
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