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Little Caesars Arena

Detroit’s shared stage for hockey, basketball, and arena concerts.

Little Caesars Arena
Little Caesars Arena · Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0

01 / The story of this place

Make time for these

Opened in 2017, Little Caesars Arena is home to the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. Its changing configurations for sports and concerts show the scale of the city’s contemporary entertainment scene. Restaurants and other venues connect it with the surrounding District Detroit area. The specific production and your seat location have a major influence on the experience.

  1. Red Wings hockey
  2. Pistons basketball
  3. Major concerts and arena productions

Famous Detroiters

Famous people tied to this place 56

Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.

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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-24

An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.

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03 / Events

Events at this place

Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.

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NBA: Washington Wizards at Detroit PistonsNov 9, 2026, 7:00 PM

NBA: Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Washington Wizards in an NBA regular-season game on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Boston Bruins at Detroit Red WingsNov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM

NHL: Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Boston Bruins in an NHL regular-season game on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Two Original Six teams meet: from 1942 to 1967 these six clubs were the entire NHL. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: Toronto Raptors at Detroit PistonsNov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM

NBA: Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Toronto Raptors in an NBA regular-season game on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red WingsNov 25, 2026, 7:30 PM

NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL regular-season game on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit PistonsNov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA regular-season game on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the Central Division. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: Orlando Magic at Detroit PistonsNov 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

NBA: Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic in an NBA regular-season game on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: Denver Nuggets at Detroit PistonsNov 30, 2026, 7:00 PM

NBA: Denver Nuggets at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Denver Nuggets in an NBA regular-season game on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Calgary Flames at Detroit Red WingsDec 1, 2026, 7:00 PM

NHL: Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Calgary Flames in an NHL regular-season game on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit PistonsDec 2, 2026, 7:00 PM

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA regular-season game on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red WingsDec 3, 2026, 7:00 PM

NHL: Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL regular-season game on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NHL: New York Rangers at Detroit Red WingsDec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM

NHL: New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the New York Rangers in an NHL regular-season game on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Two Original Six teams meet: from 1942 to 1967 these six clubs were the entire NHL. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NHL: Florida Panthers at Detroit Red WingsDec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

NHL: Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Florida Panthers in an NHL regular-season game on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the Atlantic Division. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out LiveDec 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live

Nick Cannon brings Wild 'N Out Live: "The Next Generation" to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, December 13, at 7 p.m. Justina Valentine, DC Young Fly and Conceited are among the special guests, and 313 Presents is the organizer. Tickets are available online.

NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Detroit PistonsDec 14, 2026, 7:00 PM

NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA regular-season game on Monday, December 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Los Angeles Kings at Detroit Red WingsDec 15, 2026, 7:30 PM

NHL: Los Angeles Kings at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL regular-season game on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: Phoenix Suns at Detroit PistonsDec 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

NBA: Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Phoenix Suns in an NBA regular-season game on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit PistonsDec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA regular-season game on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the Central Division. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red WingsDec 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL regular-season game on Tuesday, December 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Two Original Six teams meet: from 1942 to 1967 these six clubs were the entire NHL. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit PistonsDec 30, 2026, 7:00 PM

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA regular-season game on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: Orlando Magic at Detroit PistonsJan 1, 2027, 7:30 PM

NBA: Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic in an NBA regular-season game on Friday, January 1, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red WingsJan 2, 2027, 3:30 PM

NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL regular-season game on Saturday, January 2, 2027, at 3:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NHL: Utah Mammoth at Detroit Red WingsJan 7, 2027, 7:00 PM

NHL: Utah Mammoth at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Utah Mammoth in an NHL regular-season game on Thursday, January 7, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NHL: Boston Bruins at Detroit Red WingsJan 9, 2027, 7:00 PM

NHL: Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Boston Bruins in an NHL regular-season game on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Two Original Six teams meet: from 1942 to 1967 these six clubs were the entire NHL. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: Utah Jazz at Detroit PistonsJan 10, 2027, 6:00 PM

NBA: Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Utah Jazz in an NBA regular-season game on Sunday, January 10, 2027, at 6 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Detroit PistonsJan 14, 2027, 7:00 PM

NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA regular-season game on Thursday, January 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red WingsJan 17, 2027, 5:00 PM

NHL: Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Minnesota Wild in an NHL regular-season game on Sunday, January 17, 2027, at 5 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NHL: Anaheim Ducks at Detroit Red WingsJan 19, 2027, 7:00 PM

NHL: Anaheim Ducks at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL regular-season game on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: Indiana Pacers at Detroit PistonsJan 22, 2027, 7:30 PM

NBA: Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Indiana Pacers in an NBA regular-season game on Friday, January 22, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the Central Division. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Detroit PistonsJan 26, 2027, 7:00 PM

NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA regular-season game on Tuesday, January 26, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red WingsJan 27, 2027, 7:30 PM

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL regular-season game on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Two Original Six teams meet: from 1942 to 1967 these six clubs were the entire NHL. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

Dancing With The Stars: Live!Jan 28, 2027, 7:30 PM

Dancing With The Stars: Live!

Pro dancers from Dancing With The Stars, including Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson and Britt Stewart, take the stage Thursday, January 28, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. 313 Presents is behind the show, and tickets are available online.

NHL: Florida Panthers at Detroit Red WingsJan 29, 2027, 7:00 PM

NHL: Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Florida Panthers in an NHL regular-season game on Friday, January 29, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the Atlantic Division. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: Sacramento Kings at Detroit PistonsJan 31, 2027, 3:00 PM

NBA: Sacramento Kings at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Sacramento Kings in an NBA regular-season game on Sunday, January 31, 2027, at 3 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Detroit PistonsFeb 2, 2027, 7:00 PM

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Chicago Bulls in an NBA regular-season game on Tuesday, February 2, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the Central Division. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: New York Knicks at Detroit PistonsFeb 3, 2027, 7:00 PM

NBA: New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the New York Knicks in an NBA regular-season game on Wednesday, February 3, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: New York Knicks at Detroit PistonsFeb 17, 2027, 7:00 PM

NBA: New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the New York Knicks in an NBA regular-season game on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NHL: Montréal Canadiens at Detroit Red WingsFeb 18, 2027, 7:00 PM

NHL: Montréal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Montréal Canadiens in an NHL regular-season game on Thursday, February 18, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Two Original Six teams meet: from 1942 to 1967 these six clubs were the entire NHL. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

Duke vs. Gonzaga at Little Caesars ArenaFeb 20, 2027

Duke vs. Gonzaga at Little Caesars Arena

Duke and Gonzaga meet in a regular-season men's college basketball game at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, February 20, 2027, streaming on Prime Video. Neither team is from Michigan, so Detroit is the neutral stage; tip time and the on-sale date are still to come.

NHL: Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red WingsFeb 21, 2027, 3:30 PM

NHL: Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings host the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL regular-season game on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at 3:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the Atlantic Division. Tickets are on the Red Wings’ official site.

NBA: Miami Heat at Detroit PistonsFeb 25, 2027, 7:00 PM

NBA: Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Miami Heat in an NBA regular-season game on Thursday, February 25, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons have won 3 NBA championships, most recently in 2004. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Detroit PistonsMar 1, 2027, 7:00 PM

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons host the Chicago Bulls in an NBA regular-season game on Monday, March 1, 2027, at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the Central Division. Tickets are on the Pistons’ official site.

Greta Van FleetMar 2, 2027, 7:00 PM

Greta Van Fleet

Greta Van Fleet plays Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, March 2, at 7 p.m. on their "Into The Beginning" tour, with special guests The Kooks and Luna Li. The show is presented by 313 Presents.