Fans No Longer Required to Wear Masks at Comerica Park for Tigers Games

Big changes are coming to Comerica Park, as the venue has announced that fans will no longer have to wear masks at outdoor locations or in seating sections. Masks will…

Anne Erickson

Updated May 14, 2021 7:10 PM EDT

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DETROIT – OCTOBER 14: A general of the exterior of Comerica Park is seen prior to the start of Game Four of the American League Championship Series between the Detroit Tigers against the Oakland Athletics October 14, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Big changes are coming to Comerica Park, as the venue has announced that fans will no longer have to wear masks at outdoor locations or in seating sections.

Masks will still be mandated for the indoor parts of the park.

The new rules start Saturday (May 15) at the Tigers' 4:10 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs

"In light of the new guidance issued Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in accordance with state and local health officials, effective May 15, guests will not be required to wear masks at outdoor locations/seating areas within Comerica Park," the Detroit Tigers’ official PR Twitter states.

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.