A Guide to Little Caesars Arena
Little Caesars Arena stands as the centerpiece of Detroit’s bustling District Detroit, beautifully anchoring the city's Midtown area. As the proud home of the Detroit Red Wings, this state-of-the-art venue seamlessly bridges the franchise's legendary Original Six history with Detroit's modern cultural revival.
Getting to the Arena
- Driving & ParkingFrom I-75, take Exit 51A (Grand River Avenue). From I-94, take the Woodward Avenue exit. District Detroit lots and garages run.
- Public TransitThe QLine streetcar runs along Woodward Avenue with a stop at the arena. DDOT and SMART bus routes also serve the area.
- Bus RoutesThe SMART FAST Woodward (Routes 461/462) express buses drop off right at the Temple Street arena stop.
- QLine StreetcarRuns along Woodward Avenue with a stop at the arena. DDOT and SMART bus routes also serve the area. which is completely free and drops off directly at the arena's Sproat Street/Adelaide Street station.
- RideshareThe official, designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off zone is located along the westbound Fisher Service Drive, right next to the UWM Garage.
Pregame Festivities
The District Detroit and adjacent Midtown, Corktown, and downtown neighborhoods offer diverse pregame options.
Bars & Restaurants
- A massive sports bar on Woodward Avenue, connected to the District Detroit entertainment complex. While hockey-themed, it's the go-to pregame spot for Pistons games too, multiple bars, TVs everywhere, and a high-energy atmosphere.
- A bar and grill on Woodward Avenue near the arena offering cold beer, bar food, and a game-night crowd. Convenient location steps from the gates.
- An outdoor food hall and beer garden on Peterboro Street built from repurposed shipping containers. Multiple food vendors, craft beer, cocktails, and an open-air communal vibe. About a 10-minute walk from the arena and one of the most creative dining concepts in Detroit.
- A cocktail bar and restaurant on Cass Avenue in Midtown offering creative cocktails, natural wines, and small plates in a stylish setting. The kind of bar that represents Detroit's culinary renaissance.
- A Detroit institution on Michigan Avenue in Corktown serving massive, legendary shawarma wraps. The portions are absurd and the quality is exceptional.
- A craft beer bar near the arena with a well-curated tap list and a focus on quality over quantity. Named for the brewing measurement, it attracts serious beer enthusiasts.
- A pizza spot in the District Detroit offering Detroit-style pizza thick, rectangular, with a crispy, cheesy crust. Detroit-style pizza has become a national sensation, and getting it at its source is essential.
- A quirky, beloved bar on Griswold Street in downtown Detroit. The decor is eclectic, the drinks are strong, and the atmosphere is pure Detroit character.
- A craft distillery and bar in Eastern Market, about 10 minutes from the arena. They produce small-batch whiskey, vodka, and gin, and the cocktail bar serves creative drinks made with their own spirits.
Neighborhood Attractions
- One of the oldest and largest open-air markets in the country, about 10 minutes from the arena. Fresh produce, meats, flowers, and artisan goods on Saturdays.
- "Hitsville U.S.A." at 2648 West Grand Boulevard. The original house where Berry Gordy launched Motown Records.
- A 5.5-mile waterfront promenade along the Detroit River with views of the Windsor, Ontario skyline across the border.
- An Art Deco masterpiece on Griswold Street with a breathtaking tiled lobby one of the most beautiful building interiors in America.
Monuments & Unique Features
- Banners
- ChampionshipHonoring the back to back 1989, 1990 "Bad Boys", and 2004 "Goin' to Work" NBA titles.
- Conference Titles5 banners honoring their Eastern Conference championships 1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005.
- Division Titles:Banners commemorating their 12 NBA division-topping seasons.
- Retired Numbers
- #1 Chauncey Billups
- #2 Chuck Daly
- #3 Ben Wallace
- #4 Joe Dumars
- #10 Dennis Rodman
- #11 Isiah Thomas
- #15 Vinnie Johnson
- #16 Bob Lanier
- #21 Dave Bing
- #32 Richard "Rip" Hamilton
- #40 Bill Laimbeer
- Owner Bill Davidson
- GM Jack McCloskey
- The Pistons Performance CenterThe team's primary monuments, historical archives, and corporate tributes are located a short distance away at their dedicated practice and business facility on 2nd Avenue.
Seating & Special Sections
- Comerica Players ClubSections 121, 122, & 123: The most high-end premium space in the building. It features a massive, floor-to-ceiling glass wall looking directly into the home team's player tunnel, letting fans watch the players walk between the locker room and the ice/court. Includes luxury high-top seating, ornate lounge styling, and all-inclusive high-end dining, beer, wine, and spirits.
- CURE Insurance Courtside ClubSections A through F, AA, and FF, Row 1 of court-level configurations: A first-of-its-kind open-air court club in the NBA. Ticket holders sit directly on the floor with high-top tables, private bars, small-plate culinary displays, a signature candy bar station, and unfiltered, un-elevated proximity to live play.
- Rehmann ClubSections 121, 122, & 123: Positioned exactly at center ice/mid-court, offering arguably the premier vantage point in the venue to watch a game develop. The private club space offers an upscale dining buffet, two full-service center bars, private restrooms, and a luxurious lounge area complete with an indoor fireplace.
- MotorCity Casino Hotel ClubSections 108, 109, & 110:The largest individual premium club lounge in the arena, accommodating up to 750 guests. It features a high-energy environment, all-inclusive food stations, complimentary draft beer and house wine, and an expansive lounge layout featuring leather couches, high-tops, and brick-backed fireplaces.
- Huntington Legends ClubSections LC1, LC2, and LC3: The most exclusive elevated space in the arena, limited to just three total rows of seating. Rows 1 and 2 feature extra-wide plush executive chairs, while Row 3 uses premium barstool seating with a built-in drink rail ledge. This is the only club designed with wide-open, panoramic views overlooking the bowl. It features all-inclusive upscale food, beer, and wine.
- Michigan First Gondola SeatsEast Gondola Box Level-Running alongside the press box tier:One of the signature architectural highlights of the building. These seating boxes physically overhang the lower bowl from the ceiling structure, providing a completely unobstructed, straight-down perspective. Features executive-style rolling office chairs, continuous drink countertops, and access to private concourse amenities.
- Loge BoxesLoge Boxes L1 through L34-Divided across the end-zone concourse thresholds: A hybrid product blending the privacy of a luxury suite with the openness of club seating. Designed for semi-private groups of 4 to 6 people, they feature plush rolling captain's chairs facing a private ledge, dedicated in-seat food and beverage attendants, and full access to the venue's major lower bowl club facilities.
- Sideline Mezzanine ClubSections M9 to M13: A premium budget-friendly club tier arranged in smaller, broken-up seating blocks for increased fan privacy. Ticket holders enjoy excellent sideline sightlines, padded seating, and access to an exclusive, less-crowded mezzanine corridor bar and private food-service stations.
- Signature Level Suites & Blue Cross Premier SuitesSuites 1 through 60, Signature/Lower Suite Tier and Suites 101 through 150, Premier Suite Tier: Ranging from $3,000 to $10,000+ per event depending on the opponent, these accommodate 18 to 28 guests. They feature private outdoor stadium seating rows facing the floor, high-end interior lounge seating, full wet bars, private restrooms, and customizable catering. All suite tickets grant entry to the upscale Blue Cross Lounge on the suite concourse.
Concessions
- Signature ItemsDetroit-style pizza, thick, rectangular, crispy-cheese crust is the local star. Coney dogs natural-casing hot dogs with chili, mustard, and onions are a Detroit institution. The arena's food program features rotating local restaurant partnerships.
- Street Level ConcoursePortals 3, 9, 14, & 20: The flagship staple of the arena. Serves individual-sized, thick-crust rectangular Detroit-style deep-dish pizzas Pepperoni or Cheese, along with proprietary Crazy Bread.
- 313 Grill CoPortals 2, 3, 12, & 13: The standard destination for classic arena grill fare. Serves premium flame-grilled third-pound hamburgers, cheeseburgers, seasoned french fries, and grilled Italian sausages.
- The CoopPortals 18 & 19: Dedicated exclusively to fried chicken lovers. Known for its jumbo hand-breaded chicken tender baskets, crispy chicken sandwiches, and signature menu additions like All The Time seasoned fries
- The ScoopPortals 18 & 19: The building's main dessert parlor, specializing in premium hand-scooped ice cream, waffle cones, and elaborate signature sundaes such as the Full Court Press sneaker-cup sundae.
- Detroit Street LabPortal 28: A highly dynamic, rotating culinary test-kitchen space introduced for the 2026 season that highlights Detroit’s street-food culture. Features inventive, fast-paced street snacks such as premium Korean Corn Dogs encrusted with blue Takis, Steak Sando tenderloin sliders on milk bread, and bacon-kimchi fried rice.
- Taqueria / Arena CantinaPortal 42: High-volume Mexican street eats. Serves custom-loaded street tacos, giant nacho plates, and the highly popular 2026 Pizza Box Nachos an extra-large shareable layout of house-fried cantina chips layered with smoked pulled chicken or beef barbacoa and warm queso.
- Little Caesars PizzaPortals 54, 59, 66, & 78: Full-service upper-level outposts serving the signature deep-dish square pizzas and beverages so fans in the higher bowl rows don't have to walk down to the main floor.
- Mike’s Pizza BarNear the Northeast Entrance / 2515 Woodward Ave: A massive, sit-down artisanal pizza pub created in honor of Red Wings/Tigers legacy owner Mike Ilitch. Features a huge array of local Michigan craft beers on tap, a diverse wine menu, and custom gourmet thin-crust and pan pizzas baked to order.
- The Mixing BoardNear the Google Lobby Entrance / 2645 Woodward Ave: An upscale, laid-back restaurant focusing on "made-from-scratch" Motor City comfort food. The menu showcases local flatbreads, curated dynamic sandwiches, shareable sliders, and an excellent mix of hand-crafted Detroit cocktails.
Arena Information
Capacity
20,332
Avg Attendance
19,712
Opened
2017
Last Renovated
2017
Architect
Populous
Construction Cost
$862.9 million
Notable Events
- The move to Detroit: After spending 1988-2017 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in the suburbs, the Pistons' move to Little Caesars Arena brought them back to Detroit's city center.
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