Detroit Red Wings
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
2645 Woodward Avenue
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City
Detroit
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State
MI
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Venue name
Little Caesars Arena
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Zip code
48201
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Parking
Cheapest
Surface lots along Cass Avenue and nearby side streets (~$8–$12); Temple West Garage (~$20) among the cheaper covered options
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Guide url
https://www.313presents.com/venue/little-caesars-arena/directions-parking-1 (maps at 313Presents.com/LCAMaps)
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Accessible parking
Accessible spaces closest to the arena are in the Trinity Health Garage, UWM Garage, and Temple West Garage, all a short walk from accessible entrances
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Hours
Event parking opens 3 hours before the event and closes 2 hours after the event concludes (unless otherwise posted)
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Overnight
Not allowed at event lots/garages
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Payment
Credit card only (cashless); save up to 25% by pre-purchasing online
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Prepaid
Yes — pre-purchase online for any of the 32 District Detroit locations; save up to 25% (https://www.313presents.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking/pre-paid-parking-options)
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Prices
Closest garages roughly $40 (LCA, Trinity Health, UWM); Fox Garage ~$25; Temple West ~$20; The D Garage ~$15; budget surface lots ~$8–$12 (prices vary by event)
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Overview
Little Caesars Arena offers approximately 30 parking options within The District Detroit, including the official Little Caesars Arena Garage (connected by enclosed walkway), the Henry Street Garage, and multiple surface lots. Pre-paid parking available through ParkWhiz. Event rates range from $15-$35. ADA parking available in all garages.
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Public transport
QLINE streetcar on Woodward plus DDOT and SMART buses serve a dedicated transit lane directly in front of the arena
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena (urban downtown setting; no designated tailgating)
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Traffic
Woodward Avenue and the I-75 service drive near the arena; officials advise arriving early and bringing patience on game/event days
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Types
Multiple parking garages and surface lots across The District Detroit (32 locations); closest garages are LCA Garage, Trinity Health Garage, UWM Garage, Fox Garage, and Temple West Garage
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Public transportation
Airport connection
No direct transit line from Detroit Metro (DTW); reachable via shuttle/rideshare or connecting bus service
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App
QLINE app/website, Transit and Moovit apps for real-time bus/streetcar arrivals
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Best option
QLINE streetcar on Woodward for downtown/Midtown trips; DDOT Route 4 for broader coverage
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Bus routes
DDOT Route 4 (Woodward) and SMART routes 461/462; nearest stops include Woodward & Winder and Woodward + Temple (LCA)
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Fare
QLINE fare reported as free as of 2026 (verify at time of travel); DDOT/SMART buses use standard fares payable via app/farebox
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Ferry
N/A — inland downtown arena
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Nearest station
QLINE streetcar stops on Woodward Avenue adjacent to the arena (Woodward + Temple / Sproat areas)
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Overview
QLine Detroit (M-1 Rail) streetcar runs along Woodward Avenue with a stop at Sproat Street/Adelaide Street, directly adjacent to Little Caesars Arena. Detroit DOT bus routes serve Woodward Avenue. The Detroit People Mover's Grand Circus Park station is a 10-minute walk. QLine fare: free.
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Rail lines
QLINE Detroit streetcar (3.3-mile Woodward Avenue line); Detroit People Mover serves the broader downtown loop a bit farther south
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Tips
Use the dedicated transit lane in front of LCA; the QLINE avoids parking hassles and drops riders at the door
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Walking distance
QLINE and bus stops are directly in front of the arena on Woodward (steps away)
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Shuttles
Notes
Most fans rely on the QLINE streetcar, DDOT/SMART buses, and rideshare rather than a dedicated arena shuttle
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Park ride
Wayne State University offers a $5 QLINE park-and-ride program serving the Woodward corridor near the arena
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Overview
QLine Detroit streetcar serves Woodward Avenue directly past the arena. Many bars and restaurants in Midtown and Downtown offer event shuttles.
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Bicycles
Overview
MoGo Detroit bike-share stations are located near the arena along Woodward Avenue. Bike racks available on the Via concourse plaza.
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Share cost
MoGo standard rentals (classic or electric) ~$1 to unlock plus $0.25/minute; daily, monthly, and annual passes available
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Share provider
MoGo (Detroit Bike Share)
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Share station
Yes — MoGo Detroit bike share stations operate in the District Detroit / Midtown area near the arena
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Tips
Use MoGo for short trips along Woodward; Adaptive MoGo offers accessible cycles in Detroit
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces closest to the arena are in the Trinity Health, UWM, and Temple West garages, a short walk from accessible entrances
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Assistive listening
Available; a sign-language interpreter can be provided with four weeks' advance notice
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Contact
313-471-7929 (companion/accessible seating); Guest Services 313-471-7000
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Fun fact
The arena partnered with KultureCity to become a sensory-inclusive certified venue, with a dedicated, fully accessible sensory room
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Overview
Little Caesars Arena is fully ADA-compliant. Accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible with automatic doors. Elevators serve every level. The arena garage provides accessible parking and direct indoor access. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits at Guest Services.
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Restrooms
All restrooms, entrances, concession areas, and water fountains are ADA-compliant; accessible counters provided throughout
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Sensory
KultureCity-certified sensory room on the upper concourse (across from Portal 66, next to First Aid); sensory bags available; Parents Room near Portal 20 for a quieter environment
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Service animals
Service animals permitted; guests may bring personal wheelchairs and powered mobility devices
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating available on all levels and at every price point
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — Little Caesars Arena is fully cashless
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Craft beer
1701 upstairs pub, Mike's Pizza Bar, and The Bar feature Michigan craft beer, local spirits, wine, and frozen cocktails
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Fun fact
The arena's namesake, Little Caesars, is owned by the Ilitch family who also own the Red Wings, so the team's home is named after the family pizza chain
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Local
Rotating local vendors offering Mexican, Creole, and Middle Eastern fare; Bert's BBQ (in-house smoked brisket/pulled pork) and Sail Away to Creole Isle (jerk chicken, jambalaya, curry)
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Notable stands
District Market (UWM District Market), 1701 pub, Mike's Pizza Bar, Bert's BBQ, Sail Away to Creole Isle, plus signature Little Caesars stands
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Overview
Little Caesars Arena features a comprehensive food program including local Detroit favorites, Little Caesars Pizza, craft beer from Michigan breweries, and premium dining options. The Team Store is on the main concourse.
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Signature food
Little Caesars Pizza stands (traditional rounds, Italian cheese bread, deep-dish, and Caesar's chicken wings)
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Venue history
Architect
HOK
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Construction cost
US$862.9 million (~$1.17 billion in 2025 dollars)
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Famous moments
First Red Wings game at LCA October 2017; hosted UFC 218 (Dec 2, 2017); NCAA tournament games; numerous concerts. Red Wings Centennial celebrated here
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Fun fact
The arena floor sits about 40 feet below street level, built as an eight-story bowl so the exterior appears lower than the interior bowl
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Original capacity
19,515 for ice hockey (20,332 basketball) at opening
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Original name
Little Caesars Arena (name unchanged since opening)
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Overview
Opened September 5, 2017, replacing Joe Louis Arena (1979-2017). The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, the most of any US-based NHL team. Little Caesars Arena anchors The District Detroit, a 50-block sports and entertainment district.
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Retired numbers
Red Wings retired numbers (Abel #12, Sawchuk #1, Lindsay #7, Howe #9, Delvecchio #10, Yzerman #19, Kelly #4, Lidstrom #5, plus Fedorov #91) and 11 Stanley Cup championship banners hang from a retractable ceiling rig
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Venue details
Capacity
19,515
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena
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Elevation
Detroit sits ~600 ft above sea level; the arena floor is ~40 ft below street level
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Levels
Multi-tier bowl with lower, club/mezzanine, and upper levels (gondola-style suites ring the seating bowl)
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Premium
62 executive suites plus numerous club spaces and premium areas
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: 19,515. Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. The arena features a unique 'deconstructed' bowl design with distinct upper and lower seating areas and the Via concourse open-air concept.
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Scoreboard
Centerhung scoreboard ~5,100 sq ft, plus 45 LED displays covering 13,500+ sq ft and 16.5 million+ LEDs throughout the venue
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Shared tenants
Detroit Pistons (NBA), PWHL Detroit (from 2026), and a future Detroit WNBA team (from 2029)
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Surface
Standard NHL regulation ice sheet (200 ft x 85 ft); ice surface construction began January 5, 2017
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