Little Caesars Arena
Detroit · Home of 🏒 Detroit Red Wings, 🏀 Detroit Pistons & 🏒 PWHL Detroit
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Little Caesars Arena?
- Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is home to the Detroit Red Wings (NHL), the Detroit Pistons (NBA) and the PWHL Detroit (PWHL).
- What is the closest airport to Little Caesars Arena?
- Detroit (DTW) is the closest major airport, about 23 miles (37 km) from Little Caesars Arena — roughly 33 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Little Caesars Arena?
- Game-day parking starts around $8 USD. Free street parking still exists on some side streets in Midtown/Brush Park, but the city has rolled out new residential parking permit zones (Cass Park, Selden, Brush Pa…
- How much is a beer at Little Caesars Arena?
- A standard beer (16 oz) is about $11.29 USD at regular stands, 2024-25. A regular hot dog is about $7.00 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Little Caesars Arena without a car?
- The QLINE streetcar runs 3.3 miles along Woodward Avenue; the nearest stop to the arena is Sproat Street.
- Where are the best seats at Little Caesars Arena?
- Lower bowl (100s) along the ice/court; the gondola-style upper deck keeps you closer than most new arenas. The concourse 'streets' are a fun pre-game wander.
- What is the bag policy at Little Caesars Arena?
- Bags, purses and clutches (clear ones too) up to 4×6×1.5 in. No outside food or drinks, except single servings needed for religious, dietary or medical reasons. One clear, factory-sealed plastic water bottle (20 oz or less), or one empty crushable plastic bottle (20 oz or less); no glass or metal.
- Is Little Caesars Arena wheelchair accessible?
- Accessible seats are sold at every price point through all ticket outlets; call the accessible-seating line (313-471-7929) or make changes at the XFINITY Box Office across from Portal 5. Accessible spaces are in all Olympia lots and garages (closest: Trinity Health, UWM and Temple West garages), and drop-off is on the West Fisher Service Drive near Park St. All four street-level entrances are accessible. Wheelchairs at each entrance take you to and from your seat (not for use during the event), and your own chair can be stored if you transfer.
✈️🚗 Getting to Little Caesars Arena
Nearest major airport: Detroit (DTW) — about 23 mi / 33 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) along the ice/court; the gondola-style upper deck keeps you closer than most new arenas. The concourse 'streets' are a fun pre-game wander.
Parking
District Detroit garages and lots around the arena; downtown, so plenty of options. The QLine or People Mover help. ($20–40 USD)
Getting there
QLine streetcar down Woodward stops at the arena; walkable from downtown/Midtown.
Bar scene
The District Detroit around the arena has bars/restaurants; Midtown (up Woodward) and Greektown are short rides with lively strips.
Pre-game bars
- District Detroit spots — Right around the arena on Woodward.
- Greektown — Short ride for bars + casino.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer (16 oz), 2024-25$11.29
- Hot dog (estimate)$7.00
- Coney dog$7
- Little Caesars pizza$6
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- Ride the QLine down Woodward
- Wander the concourse 'streets' pre-game
♿ Accessibility at Little Caesars Arena
Accessible seats are sold at every price point through all ticket outlets; call the accessible-seating line (313-471-7929) or make changes at the XFINITY Box Office across from Portal 5. Accessible spaces are in all Olympia lots and garages (closest: Trinity Health, UWM and Temple West garages), and drop-off is on the West Fisher Service Drive near Park St. All four street-level entrances are accessible. Wheelchairs at each entrance take you to and from your seat (not for use during the event), and your own chair can be stored if you transfer.
- Sensory-friendly
- KultureCity certified: sensory bags, strobe-canceling glasses and weighted lap pads (ID deposit) at Guest Services at Portals 10, 20 and 67. Sensory room on the upper concourse across from Portal 66, next to First Aid, open at all events.
- Hearing
- Free FM assistive listening devices at Guest Services outside Portal 10 (from older info). Red Wings game captions at captionedtext.com, Event ID 8950.
- ASL interpreters
- Request at least four weeks ahead at 313Presents.com/InterpreterRequests.
- Service animals
- Only guide, signal and service animals; an animal can take a seat only if you bought it. No relief area listed.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags
- Bags, purses and clutches (clear ones too) up to 4×6×1.5 in.
- Bag check
- No bag check listed.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drinks, except single servings needed for religious, dietary or medical reasons.
- Water bottles
- One clear, factory-sealed plastic water bottle (20 oz or less), or one empty crushable plastic bottle (20 oz or less); no glass or metal.
- Refill stations
- No refill stations named; accessible fountains at Portals 1, 4, 10, 13, 21, 29 and 62.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Diaper and medical bags up to 16×16×8 in. allowed (screened)
- Camera, laptop and binocular bags
- Cameras with lenses over 8 in., GoPros
- Signs over 11×17 in.
- Umbrellas must stay closed
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Little Caesars Arena 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.
- Fri, Oct 16Toronto Raptors at Pistons NBA
- Sat, Oct 17San Jose Sharks at Red Wings NHL
- Tue, Oct 20Boston Celtics at Pistons NBA
- Wed, Oct 28Charlotte Hornets at Pistons NBA
- Thu, Oct 29Chicago Blackhawks at Red Wings NHL
- Sat, Oct 31St. Louis Blues at Red Wings NHL
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