Need To Know: Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2019

DETROIT, MI — Opening Day is Thursday for the Detroit Tigers and fans are ready for the action. There may be a little rain and the odds for Michigan’s favorite baseball team aren’t great, but we are still excited for that first pitch.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re going to catch the game:

Basics

What: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals
When: 1:10 p.m. Thursday, April 4
Where: Comerica Park

Forecast

Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tickets

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Odds of winning

In addition to the less-than-ideal weather, the Detroit Tigers' odds for the game also aren't looking too good. Here's a roundup of the teams' odds, showing Detroit poised to lose against the Kansas City Royals. They also don’t stack up too great compared to other teams. Check it out.

Viewing parties

Not going to the game but still want to be where the action is? Check out these places:

Anchor Bar

They’ll be hosting a grand reopening Thursday with $3 shooters, $4 draft beers, $5 well drinks and live entertainment.

Bookies Bar & Grille, 2208 Cass Ave.

The annual Opening Day party starts at 7 a.m. and includes an entertainment tent out back with a DJ and a limited menu featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. $20 cover after 10 a.m. for both inside and outside access includes shuttle to the game. 313-962-0319 or http://www.bookiesbar.com/.

Central Kitchen + Bar, 660 Woodward

Doors open at 9 a.m. and brunch will be available until 3 p.m. with $5 Bloody Marys, $4 mimosas and $4 draft beers. 313-963-9000 or centraldetroit.com.

Find more places to watch at the Freep.