Who plays at Dow Event Center?

Dow Event Center in Saginaw is home to the Saginaw Spirit (OHL).

What is the closest airport to Dow Event Center?

Lansing Capital Region (LAN) is the closest airport, about 70 miles (113 km) from Dow Event Center — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Detroit (DTW) is about 111 miles (2h 39m) away.

How do you get to Dow Event Center without a car?

Saginaw's STARS bus system is based at 615 Johnson St, on the same street a few blocks from the arena; check its routes and schedules before relying on evening service.

Dow Event Center

Saginaw · Home of 🏒 Saginaw Spirit

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Dow Event Center?: Dow Event Center in Saginaw is home to the Saginaw Spirit (OHL).
What is the closest airport to Dow Event Center?: Lansing Capital Region (LAN) is the closest airport, about 70 miles (113 km) from Dow Event Center — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Detroit (DTW) is about 111 miles (2h 39m) away.
How much is parking at Dow Event Center?: Park in the front lot (303 Johnson), the 400 Lot across the street, the Dow parking ramp or the Delta College lot.
How do you get to Dow Event Center without a car?: Saginaw's STARS bus system is based at 615 Johnson St, on the same street a few blocks from the arena; check its routes and schedules before relying on evening service.

✈️🚗 Getting to Dow Event Center

Nearest major airport: Detroit (DTW) — about 111 mi / 2h 39m away.

🚗 Rent a car at DTW

🏟️ Fan guide

Parking

Park in the front lot (303 Johnson), the 400 Lot across the street, the Dow parking ramp or the Delta College lot. Lots are gateless, and you pay by phone (QR code, text or the Premium Parking app) within 20 minutes; no cash accepted. (Varies by event (card/phone only) USD)

Getting there

The arena is at 303 Johnson St in downtown Saginaw; from I-75 take I-675 to the M-13/Jefferson Ave or 5th/6th Aves exits and follow signs to Johnson St.

Insider tips

The building is fully cashless, parking included; the box office converts cash to Dow Bucks in $5 increments for concessions.
Clear bag policy: clear bags up to 12x6x12 in. or small clutches up to 4.5x6.5x2 in. only.
No re-entry once you pass security, and expect wanding or a metal detector.
Buy tickets at the box office (window #10) to avoid Ticketmaster fees; it opens 2 hours before games.
2026-27 is the Spirit's 25th-anniversary season, with a silver anniversary logo at center ice.

🧳 Visiting Dow Event Center as an away fan

The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Detroit (DTW) (DTW). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.

Sat, Oct 17Sarnia Sting at Spirit OHL
Sun, Oct 18Owen Sound Attack at Spirit OHL
Fri, Oct 23Flint Firebirds at Spirit OHL
Fri, Oct 30Barrie Colts at Spirit OHL
Sat, Oct 31Guelph Storm at Spirit OHL
Sat, Nov 7Erie Otters at Spirit OHL

🎟️ Tickets & more

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