Detroit Lions road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Detroit Lions tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Ford Field
Nearest major airport is Detroit (DTW) — about 23 mi / 33 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
What airport do you fly into for a Detroit Lions game?
Detroit (DTW) (DTW) is the closest major airport — roughly 23 miles from Ford Field, about 33 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Ford Field?
Official game-day parking typically runs $40-60 official garages USD. The Detroit People Mover is free to ride, with its Broadway St.
How do you get to Ford Field without a car?
The Detroit People Mover has a stop (Broadway) within a few blocks of Ford Field, and the QLine streetcar runs along Woodward Ave with stops near the stadium for about $1.50 one-way — both good options to avoid downtown parking.
How much is a beer at Ford Field?
Normal walk-up prices are about $7.20 USD for a standard draft beer and $7.00 USD for a regular hot dog. The league-wide average is $10.36 USD a beer — see how Ford Field ranks against all 109 arenas on our arena-prices page.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Ford Field fan guide
Best seats
Lower sidelines (100s) in the loud domed stadium; upper 300s cheap. Sit lower for the Lions crowd. Downtown, climate-controlled.
Parking
District Detroit garages/lots around the stadium (by Comerica Park); walkable downtown. QLine/People Mover help. ($25–40)
Getting there
QLine down Woodward or People Mover + walk; walkable from downtown Detroit. Indoor comfort.
Bar scene
The District Detroit and downtown around the stadium (and Comerica next door) have bars; Greektown is a short walk. Good and walkable.
Pre-game bars
- District Detroit spots — Around the stadium on Woodward.
- Greektown — Bars + casino, short walk.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$12–15
- Coney dog$7
- Better Made chips$5
Insider tips
- QLine down Woodward
- Enjoy the indoor comfort
More: Ford Field guide · sports in Detroit
📺 Where to watch the Lions
National (US): CBS · FOX · NBC / Peacock · ESPN / ABC · Amazon Prime Video · Netflix · NFL Network. Full TV guide →
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