The Detroit Tigers, McLaren Health Care and Meijer today announced the upcoming launch of a COVID-19 vaccination pop-up clinic at the Fox Theatre in The District Detroit.
The clinic will open on Tuesday, June 8, and continue through the ensuing weekend series against the Chicago White Sox (full list below). Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available, and fans receiving a vaccine will also receive a voucher good for two tickets to either that day’s Tigers game or an upcoming game at Comerica Park, and a $10 Meijer coupon. Parking for those being vaccinated will be validated at the Fox Theatre Garage, located at 50 W. Montcalm St.
Dates Game Time Opponent Pop-Up Hours
Tuesday, June 8 7:10 p.m. Seattle Mariners 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9 7:10 p.m. Seattle Mariners 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, June 10 1:10 p.m. Seattle Mariners 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, June 11 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, June 12 4:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, June 13 1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The pop-up clinic will open three hours before first pitch, and operate through the third inning, or one hour after the game begins. Interested fans are encouraged to schedule online in advance at tigers.com/vaccine, or by calling the McLaren COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at (810) 344-4050 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Walks-ups will also be welcomed, but scheduling in advance is highly encouraged to ensure availability.
“We are thrilled to team up with our friends at McLaren Health Care and Meijer to host next week’s vaccination pop-up at the Fox Theatre,” said Chris Granger, Group President, Sports & Entertainment, Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “There’s light at the end of the tunnel, but for us to completely emerge from this pandemic, there is still a need for more people to be vaccinated. We encourage our fans to head downtown to receive their vaccines, and to walk across the street to join us for a great day of Tigers baseball at Comerica Park.”
Vaccines are free, and insurance is not required. Individuals 12 and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine as a first or second dose, and can schedule their second dose at a Meijer location near them. (Children under the age of 18 receiving the Pfizer vaccine must have consent from a parent or guardian.)
Individuals 18 and older are eligible to receive either the Pfizer vaccine or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
“McLaren Health Care is delighted to further our partnership with the Detroit Tigers by providing easy, convenient access to the COVID-19 vaccine for all members of the communities we serve,” said Barton Buxton, PhD, President and
CEO of McLaren Health Management Group and chair of McLaren Health Care’s COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force. “We strongly encourage those who have yet to be vaccinated to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.”
“This is just the latest example of how Meijer Pharmacists and team members in stores are collaborating with local partners to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine and find new ways to help keep our communities safe,” Meijer Pharmacy Vice President Jason Beauch said. “This event will bring us yet another step closer to ending this pandemic while providing an opportunity to experience the excitement of seeing a ball game at Comerica Park.” Those
With three weeks required between the first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine, those choosing that option will be able to receive their second shot at a participating Meijer location. For more information, visit tigers.com/vaccine.
