Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena: start time, doors and getting there

Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets starts at 7:00 pm on Wed Oct 28, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. NBA regular season.

When do the doors open?

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

How do I get to Little Caesars Arena?

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.

What bag can I bring?

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.

Schedule source: Detroit Pistons schedule. Start times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.