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Crowd ChantsIconic
"Deee-Troit Basketball!"
Legendary announcer Mason's booming "Deee-Troit Basketball!" call after made baskets remains one of the NBA's most recognizable traditions.
8.5Passport Score
2017Opened
20,332Capacity
IndoorRoof
Artificial Ice / HardwoodSurface
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The basics
About Little Caesars Arena
Modern downtown Detroit arena hosting NHL, NBA, and entertainment events.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Basketball
- League
- NBA
- Nicknames
- LCA, The Pizzarena
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
Rated by fans
How fans rate it
8.5Passport Score
1 fan ratings · 0 check-ins
Atmosphere8.7
Attractions8.1
Access8.3
Concessions8.6
Neighborhood8.5
Facility8.5
Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PregameIconic
Bad Boys Legacy
Pregame videos and arena celebrations honor the legendary Bad Boys championship teams, connecting generations of Pistons fans.
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IntroductionsIconic
Horsepower Introductions
Player introductions feature dramatic horsepower-themed graphics, lighting, and music celebrating Detroit's automotive heritage.
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Crowd RitualIconic
Octopus Toss
During important games—especially the playoffs—fans throw an octopus onto the ice. Its eight tentacles originally represented the eight victories once required to win the Stanley Cup.
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Crowd RitualIconic
Octopus Twirl
After an octopus lands on the ice, the arena crowd roars as ice-crew personnel retrieve it; historically, longtime ice manager Al Sobotka energized fans by swinging it above his head.
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Songs & MusicIconic
"Don't Stop Believin'" Singalong
Red Wings fans loudly sing Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'," emphasizing the lyric "born and raised in South Detroit," which has become a signature Detroit sports moment.
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Crowd RitualIconic
Octopus Preparation Ritual
Some devoted fans secretly bring carefully prepared octopuses into major games and wait for the right moment to continue the franchise's tradition, despite the possibility of removal or penalties.
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Championship BannersIconic
11 Stanley Cups
11 Stanley Cups — the most successful franchise in NHL history.
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Championship BannersIconic
2004 NBA Championship
2004 NBA championship — Going to Work shocks the Lakers dynasty.
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Historic displayIconic
Alex Delvecchio Legacy
Alex Delvecchio — Mr. Red Wing and three-decade franchise icon.
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Bad Boys Pistons
Bad Boys Pistons — Isiah, Laimbeer, Rodman, and back-to-back NBA titles.
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Ben Wallace Legacy
Ben Wallace — Big Ben and the heart of the Going to Work Pistons.
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Bill Laimbeer Legacy
Bill Laimbeer — the Bad Boys enforcer and championship cornerstone.
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Chauncey Billups Legacy
Chauncey Billups — Mr. Big Shot and Finals MVP of the 2004 title.
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Dead Wings to Dynasty Exhibit
Dead Wings to Dynasty — Yzerman, Bowman, and the greatest turnaround in sports.
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Dennis Rodman Legacy
Dennis Rodman — the Worm and Bad Boys rebounding force.
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Detroit Basketball History
Detroit basketball history — blue-collar pride and three NBA championships.
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Detroit Hockey History
Detroit hockey history — Hockeytown and 11 Stanley Cups.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete Red Wings franchise timeline from Original Six to the Russian Five dynasty.
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Going to Work Pistons
Going to Work Pistons — defense, toughness, and the 2004 NBA championship.
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Gordie Howe Legacy
Gordie Howe — Mr. Hockey and the most complete player in NHL history.
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Greatest Pistons Moments
The greatest moments in Pistons history — from Bad Boys to Going to Work.
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Greatest Red Wings Moments
The greatest moments in Red Wings history — from the octopus to the Russian Five.
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Henrik Zetterberg Legacy
Henrik Zetterberg — captain and Conn Smythe winner of the 2008 Stanley Cup.
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Hockeytown Legacy
Hockeytown legacy — Detroit as the soul of hockey in North America.
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Historic displayIconic
Isiah Thomas Legacy
Isiah Thomas — Bad Boys captain and franchise icon in Detroit.
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Joe Dumars Legacy
Joe Dumars — Finals MVP and architect of the championship eras.
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Joe Louis Arena History
Joe Louis Arena history — the Joe and 25 years of Red Wings dynasty hockey.
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Nicklas Lidström Legacy
Nicklas Lidström — Perfection and four Stanley Cups in Detroit.
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Original Six History
Original Six history — the Red Wings and a century of NHL tradition.
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Pavel Datsyuk Legacy
Pavel Datsyuk — the Magic Man and two-way mastery in Hockeytown.
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Hall of FameIconic
Pistons Hall of Fame
The complete Pistons Hall of Fame — every Detroit basketball immortal.
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Red Wings vs Avalanche Rivalry
Red Wings vs Avalanche rivalry — the fiercest hatred of the 1990s.
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Rip Hamilton Legacy
Rip Hamilton — Rip City and the mask that defined Going to Work.
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Russian Five Legacy
Russian Five legacy — Fedorov, Larionov, and the dynasty that changed hockey.
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Scotty Bowman Legacy
Scotty Bowman — the winningest coach in NHL history and Red Wings architect.
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Steve Yzerman Legacy
Steve Yzerman — The Captain who built the Dead Wings into a dynasty.
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Tayshaun Prince Legacy
Tayshaun Prince — the block heard round the world and 2004 champion.
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Ted Lindsay Legacy
Ted Lindsay — Terrible Ted and Original Six legend in Detroit.
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Terry Sawchuk Legacy
Terry Sawchuk — the greatest goaltender of the Original Six era.
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MascotIconic
Al the Octopus
Al the Octopus — the Red Wings mascot and symbol of the octopus tradition.
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Special EventIconic
Original Six Nights
Original Six nights celebrating Red Wings heritage at the Bell Centre of the West.
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Hockeytown Celebrations
Hockeytown celebrations — Red Wings pride and octopus traditions on gameday.
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Bad Boys Reunion Nights
Bad Boys reunion nights — Isiah, Laimbeer, and 1989-90 championship nostalgia.
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Going to Work Anniversary Nights
Going to Work anniversary nights — reliving the 2004 NBA championship.
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Crowd ChantIconic
"DEEEETROIT BASKETBALL!"
Hear DEEEETROIT BASKETBALL! — Pistons Nation at full voice on gameday.
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Special EventIconic
Bad Boys Reunion Night
Attend a Bad Boys reunion night — Isiah, Laimbeer, and 1989-90 nostalgia.
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Ben Wallace Tribute Night
Attend a Ben Wallace tribute night — honoring Big Ben in Detroit.
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Championship Anniversary Night
Attend a championship anniversary night — reliving one of 11 Stanley Cups.
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Chauncey Billups Tribute Night
Attend a Chauncey Billups tribute night — honoring Mr. Big Shot in Detroit.
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Detroit Basketball Culture
Experience Detroit basketball culture — blue-collar pride on every Pistons gameday.
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Detroit vs Everybody Culture
Experience Detroit vs Everybody — Motor City blue-collar pride on gameday.
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Entertainment DistrictIconic
District Detroit
Explore the District Detroit before the game — restaurants, bars, and Motor City energy.
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Eastern Conference Finals Game
Eastern Conference Finals at Little Caesars Arena — Detroit on the doorstep of a title.
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First Pistons Game at Little Caesars Arena
Your first Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena — Bad Boys legacy in the District.
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Former Joe Louis Arena Site
Visit the former Joe Louis Arena site — where the dynasty was built before LCA.
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Former Palace of Auburn Hills Site
Visit the former Palace of Auburn Hills site — where Bad Boys and Going to Work ruled.
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Going to Work Exhibit
Visit the Going to Work exhibit — Billups, Wallace, and the 2004 NBA championship.
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Special EventIconic
Gordie Howe Tribute Night
Attend a Gordie Howe tribute night — honoring Mr. Hockey in Detroit.
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Hockey Night in Detroit
Experience Hockey Night in Detroit — one of the loudest arenas in hockey.
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Hockeytown
Experience Hockeytown — one of the greatest traditions in all of sports.
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Historic displayIconic
Hockeytown Exhibit
Visit the Hockeytown exhibit — Detroit as the soul of hockey in North America.
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Joe Louis Arena Exhibit
Visit the Joe Louis Arena exhibit — the Joe and 25 years of dynasty hockey.
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Little Caesars Arena
Your first time walking into Little Caesars Arena — Hockeytown and Detroit dynasty pride.
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TourIconic
Little Caesars Arena Tour
Behind-the-scenes Little Caesars Arena tour — suites, history, and the bowl.
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Special EventIconic
NBA Finals Game
NBA Finals at Little Caesars Arena — the pinnacle of basketball in Detroit.
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One of Basketball's Toughest Legacies
Experience one of basketball's toughest legacies — Bad Boys and Going to Work.
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One of Hockey's Greatest Franchises
Experience one of hockey's greatest franchises — 11 Cups and the gold standard.
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Original Six Hockey
Experience Original Six hockey — a century of Red Wings tradition live.
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Victory CelebrationIconic
Pistons Victory Celebration
Stay through a Pistons victory celebration — DEEEETROIT BASKETBALL at full voice.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Pistons vs Bulls
The Bad Boys vs Jordan era when Chicago visits Little Caesars Arena.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Pistons vs Cavaliers
Central Division rivalry when Cleveland visits Little Caesars Arena.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Pistons vs Celtics
Eastern Conference history when Boston visits Detroit.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Pistons vs Pacers
Eastern Conference battles when Indiana visits Detroit.
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Victory CelebrationIconic
Red Wings Victory Celebration
Stay through a Red Wings victory celebration — Don't Stop Believin' at full voice.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Red Wings vs Avalanche
The fiercest rivalry of the 1990s when Colorado visits Little Caesars Arena.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Red Wings vs Blackhawks
Original Six hatred when Chicago visits Little Caesars Arena.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Red Wings vs Maple Leafs
Original Six battles when Toronto visits Hockeytown.
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Historic displayIconic
Russian Five Exhibit
Visit the Russian Five exhibit — Fedorov, Larionov, and the dynasty that changed hockey.
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Special EventIconic
Stanley Cup Final Game
Stanley Cup Final at Little Caesars Arena — the pinnacle of hockey in Detroit.
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Special EventIconic
Steve Yzerman Tribute Night
Attend a Steve Yzerman tribute night — honoring The Captain in Detroit.
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Historic displayIconic
Malice at the Palace Exhibit
Malice at the Palace exhibit — a defining moment in NBA and Pistons history.
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Live PerformanceIconic
Red Patrol
Red Patrol — the Red Wings ice crew energizing Hockeytown on gameday.
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Live PerformanceIconic
Pistons Dancers
Pistons Dancers performances energizing the crowd at halftime.
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Alumni EventIconic
Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Red Wings and Pistons alumni.
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Special EventIconic
Community Nights
Community nights celebrating Detroit and Motor City sports culture.
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Detroit Sports Festivals
Detroit sports festivals — Red Wings, Pistons, and Motor City pride in the District.
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Signature
District Detroit Plaza
The District Detroit plaza around Little Caesars Arena.
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Architecture
The Via
The outdoor gathering space connecting fans to the arena.
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Architecture
The Via Outdoor Plaza
Creates a unique fan gathering experience.
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Architecture
Two-Sport Arena Home
Shared with the Detroit Red Wings.
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History
1997-2008 Dynasty
Celebrates Detroit's modern championship era.
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Displays
Bad Boys Exhibit
Exhibit on the Bad Boys Pistons of the late 1980s.
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Displays
Pistons Championship Displays
Displays of Pistons NBA titles, including the Bad Boys and 2004 champions.
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History
Detroit Pistons Retired Numbers
Honors Thomas, Dumars, Lanier, and others.
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History
Detroit Red Wings Retired Numbers
Honors Yzerman, Howe, Lidström, and others.
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History
Gordie Howe
Celebrates Mr. Hockey.
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Displays
Isiah Thomas Tribute
Tribute to Isiah Thomas, captain of the Bad Boys.
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History
Joe Dumars
Honors the Hall of Fame guard.
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History
Joe Louis Arena
Connects with the historic former home.
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Displays
Legends Hall
Hall honoring Pistons legends from Isiah to the 2004 team.
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History
Pontiac Silverdome Legacy
Display connecting with franchise history.
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History
Red Wings Legends
Honors Detroit hockey icons.
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History
Steve Yzerman
Honors the championship captain.
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Experience
313 Fan Culture
Represents Detroit basketball identity.
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Experience
Detroit Basketball
Combines NBA history with Motor City culture.
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Experience
Detroit Hockey
Combines Original Six history with modern arena culture.
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Experience
Detroit Pistons Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Detroit Red Wings Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Experience
Goal Horn
The famous scoring celebration.
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Experience
Hockeytown Atmosphere
One of the NHL's most passionate fan cultures.
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Experience
Hooper
The Pistons mascot experience.
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Experience
Octopus
The famous Detroit playoff tradition.
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Experience
Pistons Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Red Wings Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Winged Wheel
The iconic franchise identity.
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Rituals
Octopus Display
Display on the octopus toss — Hockeytown’s most famous ritual, born at the Olympia in 1952.
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Displays
Red Wings Hall of Fame
Honors Red Wings legends from Howe and Lindsay through the 1990s–2000s Cup dynasties.
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Statue
Gordie Howe Statue
Statue of Gordie Howe — Mr. Hockey — outside Little Caesars Arena.
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Statue
Ted Lindsay Statue
Statue of Ted Lindsay, Terrible Ted, outside Little Caesars Arena.
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Displays
Olympia Exhibit
Exhibit on Olympia Stadium, the Red Wings’ historic home before Joe Louis Arena and LCA.
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Signature
Hockeytown Plaza
The Hockeytown plaza and District Detroit gathering space around Little Caesars Arena.
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Displays
Stanley Cup Wall
Wall celebrating the Red Wings’ 11 Stanley Cups, most among U.S. teams.
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Displays
Legends Walk
Walk honoring Red Wings legends through statues, names, and championship history.
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Displays
Motor City Wall
Wall celebrating Detroit and Motor City basketball identity.
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Displays
Automotive Heritage Displays
Displays tying Pistons basketball to Detroit's auto heritage.
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Displays
Pistons History Wall
Franchise timeline from Fort Wayne to Detroit.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Red Wings and Pistons seasons.
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History
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- 2017-presentDetroit Red WingsNHL
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