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Starting next week, the 2022-23 seasons kick off for both the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons.
This implies that both teams will be frequently present at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
On Friday, October 14th, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Red Wings as the NHL season commences. Following suit, the Detroit Pistons will commence their season at home on Wednesday, October 19th against the Orlando Magic.
Although Little Caesars Arena is relatively young, having been around for just over five years, it has quickly established itself as a top-notch venue for sports fans to relish in the excitement of a sporting event. Additionally, it caters well to Michigan sports betting enthusiasts, making it a highly favorable choice.
When heading towards LCA, it is crucial to be aware of the anticipated circumstances along the journey and the amenities accessible upon reaching your destination.
Red Wings & Pistons home schedules
The Pistons and Red Wings each participate in an 82-game regular season, comprising 41 home games for each team.
On January 19, the Pistons will host the Chicago Bulls in France, resulting in one of their home games being played abroad. Consequently, the team will have 40 remaining home games for the current season.
Take a glance at the monthly breakdown of games played by each team at LCA.
- In October, the Red Wings triumphed over the Pistons with a score of 5 to 4.
- In November, the Red Wings scored 8 goals while the Pistons scored 6.
- In December, the Red Wings scored 5 points while the Pistons scored 8.
- In January, the Red Wings triumphed with a score of 7, while the Pistons fell short with a score of 6.
- In February, the Red Wings scored 5 points while the Pistons scored 6 points.
- In March, both the Red Wings and Pistons scored 8 points each.
- In April, the Red Wings outscored the Pistons with a final score of 3-2.
What Little Caesars Arena offers sports bettors
Little Caesars Arena welcomed the opening of PointsBet Sports Bar in 2021.
The sports bar, proudly sponsored by PointsBet Sportsbook, offers customers and fans a unique digital sportsbook experience. By utilizing the PointsBet app within the bar, they can enjoy an elevated betting experience.
For Pistons and Red Wings home games, there is a fully-equipped bar and restaurant spanning across 7,200 square feet that offers full-service.
The PointsBet bar includes the following amenities:
- Betting-themed pub fare
- Nearly 30 TVs
- Unique programming
- VIP access
- Gaming promotions
- During games, users can access real-time updates on odds, including integrated live odds.
The BetRivers Backcourt Club is reserved solely for Pistons home games.
Members will have an all-inclusive and exclusive floor level experience at the BetRivers Backcourt Club, which is situated behind the visiting baseline.
The BetRivers Backcourt Club, a creation of Rush Street Interactive, offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy RSI’s betting options for Pistons games and numerous other yearly sporting events. Additionally, members will have access to RSI’s online casino games.
Getting to Little Caesars Arena
LCA can be found at the heart of downtown Detroit, specifically at 2645 Woodward Avenue.
- If you are traveling South on I-75, take exit 52 towards Mack Ave. Then, merge onto Chrysler Drive and continue until you reach the traffic light. Take the right two lanes to make a right turn onto Mack Ave. After driving for half a mile, make a left turn onto Woodward Ave. The LCA will be located approximately half a mile ahead on your right.
- If you are traveling north on I-75, take exit 50 towards Grand River Ave and proceed onto W Fisher Service Dr. Follow the road until you reach Cass Ave, where you should make a left turn. After traveling a quarter mile, take a right onto Temple St. In a short distance of just 0.2 miles, make another right onto Woodward Ave. Look to your right and you will spot LCA.
- If you are driving on M-10 South, exit at 2C towards M-5 East/Grand River Ave. Look for signs directing you to Temple Street, where you will need to take a left fork followed by a right fork. Proceed onto Temple St. and continue for half a mile until you reach Woodward Ave, where you should make a right turn. Little Caesars Arena will then be located on your right side.
- If you are traveling on I-94, regardless of whether you are heading East or West, you should merge onto I-75 South and proceed according to the given directions.
Parking at Little Caesars Arena
Just like Ford Field, there are numerous parking options available at or near LCA.
Right next to the arena, you’ll find the nearest parking facility, named Little Caesars Arena Garage.
There are 32 public parking spots scattered throughout the District Detroit, all conveniently situated within a 10-minute stroll from LCA.
Please note that the doors to LCA typically open 1.5 hours before the scheduled start time of a Pistons or Red Wings game.
Only credit cards are accepted for parking at non-private lots, and oversized vehicles are prohibited.
Parking for the event commences four hours before its commencement and concludes two hours after its conclusion.
You can access ridesharing drop-off and pickup services, such as Uber, along the I-75 service drive from Park St. to Woodward Ave.
Detroit Pistons & Red Wings Tickets
Ticketmaster is used by both the Red Wings and the Pistons for online purchases.
You can visit the LCA Box office on Woodward Ave., next to the Chevrolet Entry on the Northeast end of the arena. The office operates from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The box office opens at 11 a.m. on event days and remains open until 60 minutes after the event begins.
To enter LCA, guests must use mobile ticketing exclusively. It is highly recommended that guests add their tickets to either Apple Wallet or Google Pay before arriving to ensure a smooth entry process.
Ticketmaster offers a seating chart or a pricing-based list of available seats for each section when you buy tickets online.
Fortunately, Little Caesars Arena caters to fans by offering an abundance of fantastic viewing spots throughout the stadium, along with easily accessible food and beverage vendors. There is no need to break the bank in order to enjoy a satisfying vantage point of the events.
You can find Pistons tickets available for as low as $24 (excluding fees), while Red Wings tickets start at a minimum of $54 (excluding fees).
Food, beverage options at Little Caesars Arena
LCA likely provides a wide range of food and drink options to cater to your specific preferences.
There is a wide selection of beer and liquor options, along with various food choices, throughout the arena.
In order to obtain a comprehensive listing of the available options, please refer to the lower concourse map and upper concourse map.
At LCA, cash is not accepted as a form of payment. All transactions within the arena must be made using cashless payment methods.
Implementation of payment options such as Apple Pay on mobile devices, as well as the traditional scan/chip options available on debit/credit cards, will be introduced.
You can find kiosks offering free conversion of cash to a VISA card, with no fees or additional charges. Additionally, reverse ATM kiosks are conveniently situated at portals 8 and 58, along with the main box office.
