Little Caesars Arena

Before planning your next trip to Little Caesars Arena, fans should learn some of the venue’s policies for a smoother experience. Here’s a quick overview of the rules at the arena:

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Little Caesars Arena doesn’t allow re-entry after leaving. It is also a smoke-free venue, meaning smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited.³
• Payment Options: Little Caesars Arena is a cashless venue, meaning the vendors only accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express credit/debit cards. Guests can use a “Reverse ATM” onsite at no cost to load cash onto a prepaid MasterCard.⁴
• Prohibited Items: No weapons, recording devices, outside food/beverage (with some exceptions), oversized bags or banners, non-service animals, chairs, or coolers.³ Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: Most events have no age restrictions. Check specific event pages for exceptions.³

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations (including bag policies), check the official Little Caesars Arena policy page.

Located in Detroit’s vibrant entertainment district, Little Caesars Arena is just one of Detroit’s sporting and music venues. Other nearby venues/events include:

• Masonic Temple Theatre: This unique venue is a complex of theaters, lodge rooms, and other event spaces totalling over 1,000 rooms of varying seating capacity. The theatre has hosted acts ranging from Queen to Tyler, The Creator.⁸
• Royal Oak Music Theatre: This historic theater north of Detroit hosts musical acts and private events in an upscale, art deco setting.⁹
• Comerica Park: This 41,000-seat baseball stadium is the home of the Detroit Tigers.¹⁰

There are several parking locations within a 10-minute walk of Little Caesars Arena, with pre-booking often available online.⁵ Guests also have a variety of public transit options:

Public Transportation: Downtown Detroit offers several public transit options, including FAST (a high-frequency bus service connecting downtown to Detroit suburbs), the QLINE streetcar, the People Mover train, and MoGo bike share.⁶

Driving: Little Caesars Arena is located at 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 in The District Detroit.⁷ Nearby parking locations include:

• Trinity Health garage at 165 Sproat St, Detroit, MI 48201
• UWM Garage at 128 W Fisher Service Dr, Detroit, MI 48201
• Temple West Garage at 123 Temple St, Detroit, MI 48201

Little Caesars Arena has several restaurants on-site, as well as a wide range of concessions available, including its signature Little Caesars Pizza stands. Guests can find classic options like burgers and hot dogs, as well as rotating local food vendors featuring Mexican, Creole, and Middle Eastern cuisine.⁴

Guests over the age of 21 can purchase alcoholic beverages at most concessions and restaurants, with a limit of two beverages per purchase.

Little Caesars Arena opened in 2017 as the centerpiece of The District Detroit. The first plans for the venue took form in 1987, but construction didn’t begin until 2014. Ilitch Holdings, the parent company of the Red Wings, also owns Little Caesars, and named the arena after the iconic pizza chain.¹¹

The arena spans 885,000 square feet, and includes an enclosed, translucent-roofed concourse.¹ It seats over 18,000 guests and offers unique amenities like accommodations for guests with sensory needs.⁴

On non-event days, the Via concourse connects street-level traffic to restaurants, shops, and office spaces. The integrative design makes the arena feel merged with the entertainment district rather than closed off from it.¹¹