Little Caesars Arena
Little Caesars Arena is a basketball arena in Detroit, Michigan, home of the Detroit Pistons (NBA, Eastern Conference). It opened in 2017, making it 9 years old in 2026 and seats 20,332 for basketball. That makes it the 4th-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Home of
- Detroit Pistons
- Conference
- NBA · Eastern Conference · Central Division
- Opened
- 2017
- Capacity
- 20,332
- Former names
- Detroit Events Center (planning name)
- Also home to
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
PWHL Detroit (from 2026)
Detroit WNBA team (planned, 2029) - Size rank in NBA
- 4th of 30
Famous games at Little Caesars Arena
- Oct. 18, 2017: The Pistons won their first regular-season game downtown, beating the Charlotte Hornets 102-90.
- Dec. 30, 2023: Detroit beat Toronto 129-127 to snap a 28-game losing streak within the 2023-24 season.
- March 31, 2024: No. 1 seed Purdue beat No. 2 Tennessee 72-66 in the Midwest Regional final to reach the Final Four.
- May 1, 2025: The Knicks won Game 6 of the first round 116-113 in Detroit to eliminate the Pistons.
Game night
Getting there. Sproat St/Adelaide St stop is served by DDOT 4 and SMART 461/462 buses.
Parking. Two arena parking garages sit across from the arena.
Seating & views at Little Caesars Arena
The Pistons share this arena with the Red Wings, and it seats 20,332 for basketball. The bowl is sunk about 40 feet below street level, so you enter high and walk down to your seats. Its signature feature is the Gondola, a seating level suspended above the upper stands. Premium options include Pistons Courtside, Club Level seats, loge boxes and 62 suites. The original red seats were replaced with black ones after the first season.
Parking & tailgating at Little Caesars Arena
Olympia Development runs more than 30 lots and garages across The District Detroit, and you can pre-reserve at ParkDistrictDetroit.com. Closest to the arena are the Trinity Health, UWM and Temple West garages, with the Comerica, Tigers and McLaren garages near the ballpark a short walk away. Rideshare pickup and drop-off is on Fisher Service Drive west of Woodward Avenue. DDOT route 4 and SMART 461 and 462 buses stop at Sproat and Adelaide streets.
Plan your trip to Little Caesars Arena
Arenas near Little Caesars Arena10
- 1D-ICalihan Hall — Detroit Mercy Titans same city
- 2G LeagueWayne State Fieldhouse — Motor City Cruise same city
- 3D-IOU Credit Union O'rena — Oakland Golden Grizzlies 24 mi
- 4D-IGeorge Gervin GameAbove Center — Eastern Michigan Eagles 27 mi
- 5D-ICrisler Center — Michigan Wolverines 35 mi
- 6D-ISavage Arena — Toledo Rockets 51 mi
- 7D-IStroh Center — Bowling Green Falcons 72 mi
- 8D-IBreslin Student Events Center — Michigan State Spartans 75 mi
- 9G LeaguePublic Hall — Cleveland Charge 92 mi
- 10NBARocket Arena — Cleveland Cavaliers 93 mi
Questions about Little Caesars Arena
Where do the Detroit Pistons play home games?
The Detroit Pistons play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
How many people does Little Caesars Arena hold?
Little Caesars Arena seats 20,332 for basketball.
When did Little Caesars Arena open?
Little Caesars Arena opened in 2017.
Where do I park for games at Little Caesars Arena?
Two arena parking garages sit across from the arena.
What other arenas are near Little Caesars Arena?
Calihan Hall is also in Detroit. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.