Pro sports in Detroit
5 pro teams play in Detroit. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Detroit teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Detroit?
- Detroit has 5 pro teams: the Detroit Tigers (MLB), the Detroit Pistons (NBA), the Detroit Lions (NFL), the Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and the PWHL Detroit (PWHL).
- Where do Detroit's teams play?
- Little Caesars Arena (Red Wings, Pistons, PWHL Detroit), Ford Field (Lions) and Comerica Park (Tigers).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Detroit?
- Detroit (DTW) is the closest major airport, about 23 miles (37 km) from Little Caesars Arena — roughly 33 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Detroit
A comeback city with world-class art, Motown roots and a revived core. Make a weekend of it.
💬Downtown's turnaround is real — Corktown and the riverfront are where to eat and drink now. The DIA is a genuinely great museum (don't miss the Rivera murals), and a coney dog is mandatory — American vs. Lafayette are literally next door, so try both.
🍽 Eat
- Coney dogs — American vs. Lafayette — settle it yourself.
- Corktown — The city's oldest neighbourhood, now a food hub.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Corktown & Eastern Market — Bars and weekend market stalls.
🎨 See & culture
- Detroit Institute of Arts — The Diego Rivera Court is stunning.
- Motown Museum — Hitsville U.S.A.
🎯 Things to do
- Eastern Market — Historic public market (Saturdays).
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- The Detroit RiverWalk — Miles of riverfront to Belle Isle.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Detroit
Vacation rentals across Detroiton OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.