Little Caesars Arena: A Visitor's Guide to Entrances, Bags, Parking and More

What to know before you go

Little Caesars Arena is an indoor venue in Detroit, Michigan. The arena seats around 20,000 for hockey games, 21,000 for basketball, and seating options vary for all other events.

It has seven levels, two of which are the main concourses: the Street Level Concourse and the Upper Concourse. The full list is EL (Event Level), CL (Club Level), 1 (Street Level Concourse), 2 (Blue Cross Suites), 3 (Upper Concourse), 4 (Labatt Blue Club) and 5 (Michigan First Gondolas).

The first things to sort out are the entry you will use, what you can carry in, and where you will park. SeatCommons lists events at the arena, and browsing there is a reasonable starting point for planning a visit.

Getting there and drop-off points

The official pages name rideshare and accessible drop-off areas but do not list rail stations, bus routes or walking routes from a transit stop. Those details are not confirmed in the sources checked.

Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is on the westbound Fisher Service Drive next to the UWM Garage. The pick-up and drop-off area is on Fisher Service Drive, west of Woodward Ave. After an event, guests are directed to exit through the Fifth Third Entry SE and head to the corner of Woodward and Fisher St., where Uber and Lyft vehicles meet them on Fisher Service Drive, west of Woodward.

Lyft is named as the Official Rideshare Partner of Little Caesars Arena. The venue page also lists a code, LCALYFT, for new Lyft users: 50 percent off the first 2 rides, up to

Entrances, levels and finding your seat

There are four main entrances to the arena, all street-level entries from Downtown Detroit with direct access to the Street Level Concourse. All entries are accessible entries.

The named main entries are the North West Entry on Sproat St. just west of Woodward Ave.; the Chevrolet Entry North East on Woodward Ave. and Sproat St.; the Fifth Third SE entry at Woodward Ave. and Henry St.; and the Meijer Entry South West at Henry St. and Park St.

A VIP Bridge and Tunnel from the Trinity Health Garage provides access into the Blue Cross Lounge, Rehmann Club and Fifth Third Players Club. Access through the Skybridge and Tunnel depends on the event: for Red Wings games, standard ticket holders can use it and will be directed toward the concourse, while for Pistons games and concerts standard ticket holders cannot use it and must use a main entry.

Inside, there are 82 PORTALS. Each one is a unique entry point that leads, in most instances, to two seating sections, one to the left and one to the right. Street Level Concourse portals are numbered 1 to 20, Upper Concourse portals 21 to 72, Labatt Blue Club portals 73 to 77, and Michigan First Gondolas portals 78 to 82. Blue Cross Suites and the UWM Legends Club do not have portals.

Seat numbering is consistent: looking toward the playing surface, seats are numbered clockwise, with Seat 1 the first seat at the right end of the row. Escalators in the northeast, southeast and southwest corners connect the Street Level Concourse to the Upper Concourse, and stairways at all four corners reach the upper levels. A stairway from the Street Level Concourse to the Blue Cross Suite Level is at portals 10 and 15. There are 10 publicly accessible elevators near the four main entries.

If you use what3words, the venue lists addresses for the entrances: Chevrolet Entrance (North East) is ///Given.Frogs.Combining, Comerica Entrance (South East) is ///Visit.Zones.Habit, Google Entrance (South) is ///Drum.Light.Flat, Huntington Entrance (North West) is ///Career.Recall.Enjoyable and Meijer Entrance (South West) is ///Call.Lime.Cooks. The XFINITY Box Office is ///Dogs.Spins.Policy.

Food and drink

Outside food and beverage of any kind is not permitted, except for religious, dietary or medical necessity. Food that is a single serving for religious, dietary or medical necessity is permitted.

A single bottle of water in a clear, factory-sealed plastic container of 20 ounces or less is allowed, as is a single crushable empty plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less. Juice boxes are permitted when accompanied by children, or as beverages required for medical or religious need. Baby bottles are permitted.

Alcohol is served inside and must be consumed there: guests may not bring alcohol into the arena and no alcohol may leave the facility. Guests must be at least 21 to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages, purchases are limited to two drinks per transaction, and guests who appear 30 or younger must show valid government-issued photo ID. Accepted forms are a valid Michigan driver's license, state ID card, passport or military ID for US residents, and a valid passport in English for international visitors; expired, damaged or photoless licenses are not accepted. Alcohol cut-off times vary by event, and guests should ask the nearest concessions stand.

The venue's where-to-eat page names concession locations by portal on the Street Level Concourse: 313 Grill Co. at portals 2/3 and 12/13, The Classics at portals 1, 5/6 and 14/15, and The Coop at portals 18/19.

Accessibility

All entries at Little Caesars Arena are accessible entries. Accessible seating is available at every price point in the venue and can be purchased through all announced ticket sales locations, based on availability.

If a guest needs accommodation or accessible seating after buying regular seats, they are directed to call 313-471-7929. Additional companion seating may also be purchased based on availability by calling the same number.

For most concerts, family shows and Detroit Pistons games, accessible floor seating can be reached via the Southeast elevators located between Mike's Pizza Bar and The Mixing Board, across from portal 9.

Assisted listening devices operating on an FM system can be checked out at the Guest Service Office on the Street Level Concourse outside portal 10. Devices are free and distributed first come, first served, and guests must leave a driver's license or credit card, returned when the device is returned.

Accessible parking is available in all Olympia Development of Michigan's lots and garages on a first-come, first-serve basis, with standard parking rates applying. The Trinity Health Garage, United Wholesale Mortgage Garage and Temple West Garage have the closest accessible spaces. Accessible drop-off and pick-up areas are off the westbound Fisher Service Drive next to the UWM Garage and at the corner of Temple St. and Park Ave.

Last checked October 28, 2026.

Parking and rideshare

Olympia Development operates 32 parking facilities within The District Detroit, keeping guests within a 10-minute walk of Little Caesars Arena. Parking is first come, first served, and rates and availability are subject to change and vary based on events in The District Detroit.

All parking locations accept physical credit and debit cards only; tap to pay is not accepted. There are no in and out privileges and no overnight parking. Parking opens 3 hours before events and closes 2 hours after, unless otherwise posted. The official pages do not publish parking prices.

Named garages and their entries: Comerica Garage, south entry from Montcalm St.; McLaren Garage, north entry from E. Fisher Service Dr. and west entry from Witherell St.; Tigers Garage, north entry from E. Fisher Service Dr. and east entry from Brush St.; Trinity Health Garage, north and south entries; and UWM Garage, east and south entries from W. Fisher Service Dr. Temple West Garage is also listed.

Oversized vehicles are not permitted. Charter buses should park on Fisher Service Drive between Woodward Ave. and Brush St. Camping on arena property and on Olympia Development parking lots is strictly prohibited. If your car breaks down on Olympia property, tell a parking attendant or call 313-725-3848. Olympia Parking can also be reached at 313-725-3848 or [email protected].

Guests are encouraged to reserve parking in advance through SpotHero, and the venue page offers code FIRSTSPOT10 for 10 percent off a first reservation in the SpotHero app.

The rideshare zone is on Fisher Service Drive, west of Woodward Ave., next to the UWM Garage.

Bag policy, prohibited items and re-entry

Bags larger than 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches are prohibited, including bags associated with laptops, tablets, iPads, cameras and binoculars. Single compartment bags, wallets, clutches, fanny packs and clear bags smaller than those dimensions, with or without a handle or strap, are permitted. Diaper bags, parenting bags and medical bags required for dietary or medical necessity smaller than 16 by 16 by 8 inches are permitted.

Laptops, tablets and iPads are permitted even though bags for them are not. Strollers are allowed in the venue but not in the seating area. Seat cushions with a soft surface and no metal surfaces are permitted.

Outside food and beverage is limited as described above. Alcoholic beverages of any kind, coolers (except for religious, dietary or medical necessity), and glass, aluminum or metal bottles and containers are prohibited.

Other prohibited items include weapons of any kind (firearms, ammunition, pepper spray, mace, brass knuckles, toy or fake weapons, squirt guns, and knives of all types and sizes), drones and unmanned aircraft flown inside or outside the venue including surrounding parking areas, laser pointers and similar devices, and noisemakers such as air horns, bullhorns, cowbells, whistles and vuvuzelas. Brooms, poles, bats, hockey sticks, selfie-sticks, frisbees, balloons, beach balls and other inflatables, collapsible or folding chairs, fireworks and explosives, marijuana and unlawful narcotics with associated paraphernalia, aerosol cans and items under pressure, plastic or metal poster tubes, and spiked or chained clothing are also prohibited. Banners, signs and flags larger than 11 by 17 inches are prohibited, and animals are prohibited except approved service animals.

Ski masks, balaclavas and costume masks are prohibited except those needed for religious or medical reasons or unless expressly requested by the performing artist. Umbrellas may not be opened during events unless there is an event rain delay, and umbrellas that obstruct the view of guests may be confiscated.

All guests are subject to screening on entry, which includes a walk-through metal detector, a handheld wand if applicable, and a bag search for medical and diaper bags only. Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, roller skates, hover boards, bicycles and other wheeled vehicles are prohibited, though wheeled vehicles for ADA are permitted.

Little Caesars Arena is a smoke-free venue: smoking and vaping are prohibited, and guests who violate the policy are subject to ejection.

There is no re-entry. Guests who exit the venue will not be permitted to re-enter.

Door times

For Red Wings and Pistons games, doors typically open 90 minutes before game time. For concerts and general events, doors typically open 60 minutes before the scheduled event time. Door times are subject to change, so check the official event page for the specific performance you are attending.

Check tickets

SeatCommons lists events at Little Caesars Arena for visitors planning a game, concert or other show at the venue.

Frequently asked questions

What is the bag policy at Little Caesars Arena?

Bags larger than 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches are prohibited, including bags for laptops, tablets, iPads, cameras and binoculars. Single compartment bags, wallets, clutches, fanny packs and clear bags smaller than those dimensions are permitted. Diaper, parenting and medical bags smaller than 16 by 16 by 8 inches are permitted.

Can I leave Little Caesars Arena and come back in?

No. Little Caesars Arena has a no re-entry policy, and guests who exit the venue will not be permitted to re-enter.

What time do doors open at Little Caesars Arena?

Doors for Red Wings and Pistons games typically open 90 minutes before game time. For concerts and general events, doors typically open 60 minutes before the scheduled event time. Door times are subject to change.

Where is rideshare pick-up and drop-off at Little Caesars Arena?

Rideshare pick-up and drop-off is on Fisher Service Drive, west of Woodward Ave., next to the UWM Garage. After an event, guests are directed to exit through the Fifth Third Entry SE toward the corner of Woodward and Fisher St.

Where can I park at Little Caesars Arena?

There are 32 parking locations throughout The District Detroit within a 10-minute walk of the arena, operated by Olympia Development. Parking is first come, first served, opens 3 hours before events and closes 2 hours after, and all locations accept physical credit or debit cards only.

Is Little Caesars Arena accessible for wheelchair users and guests with hearing impairments?

All entries are accessible, and accessible seating is available at every price point based on availability. Guests needing accommodation after buying regular seats can call 313-471-7929. Assisted listening devices are available free at the Guest Service Office outside portal 10.