Little Caesars Arena guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Little Caesars Arena holds up to 20,332 fans and is home to Detroit Pistons (NBA) and Detroit Red Wings (NHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

74 home games left, starting Wed Oct 28, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

When do the doors open at Little Caesars Arena?

Doors for Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons games open 90 minutes prior to game time. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Bags larger than 4 in x 6 in x 1.5 in, including bags associated with laptops, tablets, iPads, cameras and binoculars, are prohibited. Single compartment bags, wallets, clutches, fanny packs and clear bags smaller than 4 in x 6 in x 1.5 in, 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 in x 16 in x 8 in are permitted. Bag policy.
• Payment: Little Caesars Arena is a cashless venue. Guests can convert cash to a prepaid Mastercard at no cost using Reverse ATM kiosks at three locations: the street level concourse inside the XFINITY Box Office and outside Portal 9, and the upper concourse outside Portal 58. Regular ATMs are available at seven locations.
• Getting there: QLINE streetcar runs 3.3 miles along Woodward Ave. with 12 stops from Downtown Detroit through Midtown, New Center and the North End, and is free to ride. DDOT (Detroit Department of Transportation) offers fixed-route bus service across Detroit and nearby suburbs. SMART operates fixed-route bus, paratransit, commuter, and demand-response service across Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food and beverage of any kind is not permitted, except for religious, dietary or medical necessity. Guests may bring a single bottle of water in a clear, factory-sealed plastic container that is 20 ounces or less, or a single empty, crushable plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less. Bottles or containers made of glass, aluminum, or metal are prohibited.

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