Home of the Detroit Tigers
As the electrical design-assist partner for the construction of Comerica Park, Motor City Electric Co. played a key role in delivering one of the most iconic ballparks in Major League Baseball. Working alongside general contractor Hunt/Turner/White, and collaborating closely with the project’s design and engineering teams, MCE supported the project from concept through closeout.
Comerica Park
Scope of Work
Comerica Park incorporates the latest stadium design and technology, including 102 private suites and 760 units of sports lighting equipment.
The main scoreboard at Comerica Park is one of the largest in baseball, measuring 6,096 square feet. Scoreboard video content comes from an HD control room with multiple camera angles for replays, pre-produced highlight videos, and interactive fan features. In addition, more than 1,000 feet of LED ribbon boards provide up-to-the-second statistical info and HD graphics, further enhancing the game day experience at Comerica Park.
The 760-unit sports lighting includes all fixtures, ballasts, and racks mounted on 16 towers surrounding the stadium. The lighting assemblies mounted directly to the light post while still on the ground. The final adjustment was minimal after lifting the newly built towers into place. This preconstruction process provided significant advantages in reducing labor scheduling and costs.
Comerica Park also featured a player area including locker rooms with workout facilities, a therapy pool, and a 600-car parking structure with a remote broadcasting center.
Innovation in Construction
MCE’s expertise in preconstruction and prefabrication was instrumental in streamlining the lighting installation. Each of the 760 sports light units, complete with ballasts and racks, was pre-mounted to 16 towers before being lifted into place—minimizing final adjustments and saving time on site.
The stadium also features a player area with locker rooms, a therapy pool, workout facilities, a 600-car parking structure, and a remote broadcasting center to support media coverage.
Ongoing Partnership
Since Comerica Park first opened, Motor City Electric Co. provided numerous projects, including new construction, renovations, substations, switchgear testing, and annual maintenance. We also performed electrical for the 2014 $4 million makeovers of the right field Pepsi Porch.
The renovation features 180 newly installed seats, 694 stadium-style seats, and 325 places in the Labatt Blue Light Jungle bleacher stands. Additionally, a new gathering spot called the New Amsterdam 416 Bar and amenities ranging from posh furniture to a nearly 50-foot-long bank of natural-gas flames.
