When did Little Caesars Arena open in Detroit?
Little Caesars Arena opened on the 5th of September 2017 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, replacing Joe Louis Arena and The Palace of Auburn Hills as home to the Red Wings and Pistons.
Questions about Little Caesars Arena
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How much did Little Caesars Arena cost to build?
Little Caesars Arena was originally priced at $450 million for the building alone, plus $200 million for the surrounding district. By the 23rd of May 2017, reports put the arena's final construction cost at $862.9 million.
Who designed Little Caesars Arena?
HOK designed Little Caesars Arena using a deconstructed layout that places retail buildings and offices outside the arena bowl, connected by a glass roofed indoor concourse. Christopher Ilitch cited Montreal's Bell Centre as one of its biggest design influences.
Why is Little Caesars Arena named after a pizza chain?
Olympia Entertainment named the arena for Little Caesars, the pizza chain owned by the same Ilitch family that owns the Red Wings, announcing the deal on the 28th of April 2016. Chris Ilitch described Little Caesars as a legacy business of the family rather than selling the naming rights to an outside company.
How many people can Little Caesars Arena seat?
Little Caesars Arena seats 19,515 for ice hockey and 20,332 for basketball. The eight story bowl sits 40 feet below street level, with a suspended gondola level above the main stands.
Which sports teams play at Little Caesars Arena?
Little Caesars Arena is home to the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL and the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. PWHL Detroit of the Professional Women's Hockey League will join in 2026, followed by a Detroit WNBA franchise in 2029.
Where is Little Caesars Arena located?
Little Caesars Arena is located in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, near the Cass Corridor along Woodward Avenue.