Flint Firebirds road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Flint Firebirds at Dort Financial Center in Flint — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Flint Firebirds tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Dort Financial Center
Nearest major airport is Detroit (DTW) — about 73 mi / 1h 44m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Flint Firebirds play?
The Flint Firebirds play home games at Dort Financial Center in Flint.
What airport do you fly into for a Flint Firebirds game?
Detroit (DTW) is the closest major airport, about 73 miles (117 km) from Dort Financial Center — roughly 1h 44m by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Dort Financial Center?
Game-day parking starts around $10 USD. On-site arena parking costs $10 for Firebirds games and is cash only.
How do you get to Dort Financial Center without a car?
Allow extra time. Ongoing construction on I-69, I-475 and I-75 causes lane closures and backups.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Dort Financial Center fan guide
Parking
On-site arena parking costs $10 for Firebirds games and is cash only. Bring bills. ($10)
Getting there
Allow extra time. Ongoing construction on I-69, I-475 and I-75 causes lane closures and backups.
Bar scene
The Firebirds partner with Blackstone's Smokehouse for 810 Wednesdays. Flint's dining picks include Tenacity Brewing's beer garden in an old fire station and Angelo's Coney Island.
Pre-game bars
- Blackstone's Smokehouse — Firebirds partner with an $8.10 wing special on Wednesdays during the regular season.
- Tenacity Brewing — Flint microbrewery with a beer garden in a former fire station.
- Torch Bar & Grill — Flint burger spot recommended on the team's Visit Flint page.
Insider tips
- Strict bag policy: only bags smaller than 4"x6"x1.5", or clear bags up to 12"x12"x6". Everyone goes through metal detectors.
- Bring cash for parking ($10, cash only).
- Doors usually open 60 minutes before the event. There's no re-entry and no coat check.
- 810 Wednesdays: $8 Bronze and $10 Silver tickets for Genesee County residents.
- Family FUNday Sunday: 2 free kids' tickets with one adult ticket (box office only).
📺 Where to watch the Firebirds
National (US): FloHockey. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
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