Your Quick & Easy Guide To Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

Little Caesars Arena History

Upon opening in 2015, Little Caesars Arena became the new home of both the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and NBA’s Detroit Pistons (who previously occupied the Joe Louis Arena and Palace in Auburn Hills, respectively) and a premier concert destination. The 20,000-capacity venue is the cornerstone of District Detroit, a new entertainment and office hub in the heart of the city’s revived downtown. And the arena’s dazzling indoor concourse — which offers the feel of an outdoor street market, thanks to its glass ceilings — is a year-round destination even when there are no events happening.

Little Caesars Arena Performers

Who better to cut the ribbon on the Little Caesars stage than Michigan native son Kid Rock, who inaugurated the venue in 2017 with a staggering six performances in one week. And in its first year, Little Caesars welcomed in everyone from Ed Sheeran and Paul McCartney to Lady Gaga and JAY-Z. More recently, the venue has hosted a procession of stars that include Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez and Celine Dion.

Planning Your Visit to Little Caesars Arena

Its downtown location puts Little Caesars Arena within footsteps of several quality pre-show dining spots, from modern steakhouse Grey Ghost Detroit to the old-school pub-grub hub Harry’s Detroit. Or, you could just show up to the arena with an empty stomach and peruse the many in-house eating options (see below).

Little Caesars Arena Frequently Asked Questions

What are Little Caesars Arena’s parking options?

Little Caesars Arena has a multilevel parking garage on-site at the corner of Cass Ave. and Henry St. Prepaid reserve parking is available through Ticketmaster.

Does Little Caesars Arena serve food?

Oh yes. Little Caesars Arena features several in-house restaurants — including Mike’s Pizza Bar, the eclectic District Market, and the Sports & Social sports bar — on top of the traditional concession-stand favorites.

What are the seating options at Little Caesars Arena?

Seating at Little Caesars Arena is divided between floor sections, a lower-level bowl, a mezzanine and upper-level sections.

What are Little Caesars Arena’s safety & security guidelines?

Little Caesars Arena permits soft-sided bags and briefcases smaller than 14”x14”x 6”. Prohibited items include but are not limited to glass or metal bottles and containers, weapons, laser pointers, air horns and umbrellas.

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