Saginaw Spirit road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Saginaw Spirit at Dow Event Center in Saginaw — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Saginaw Spirit tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Dow Event Center
Nearest major airport is Detroit (DTW) — about 111 mi / 2h 39m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Saginaw Spirit play?
The Saginaw Spirit play home games at Dow Event Center in Saginaw.
What airport do you fly into for a Saginaw Spirit game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Dow Event Center 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))
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.
📺 Where to watch the Spirit
National (US): FloHockey. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
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