Getting There
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
Driving
Directions
From the north: Take I-75 South to the Mack Avenue exit, head east to Woodward Avenue. From the south: Take I-75 North to I-375, exit at Madison/Brush, head north to Woodward.
Details
From the east: Take I-94 West to I-75 South. From the west: Take I-96 East to I-75 South.
Public Transit
Directions
QLine streetcar ($1.50) on Woodward Avenue stops near Little Caesars Arena. Detroit People Mover ($0.75) loops downtown.
Details
DDOT and SMART buses serve the metro area. Walkable from most downtown hotels.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off is on Henry Street near the arena's main entrance.
Details
Post-game pickup is quick, Detroit has less rideshare congestion than larger markets.
Travel
Overview
Little Caesars Arena is in the District Detroit on Woodward Avenue, midway between downtown and Midtown. It's accessible via I-75, I-375, and Woodward Avenue. The QLine streetcar runs along Woodward with a stop directly at the arena, and it's free. Rideshare from downtown or Midtown is cheap and quick. The attached parking garage connects to the arena without going outside.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“The QLine is free and stops at the arena. Use it from Midtown or downtown hotels.”
“The arena garage connects directly to the building, no outdoor walking in winter.”
“Rideshare from downtown or Midtown is $8-12 and takes under 10 minutes.”
“If driving, I-75 to the Mack Avenue exit is the most direct route from the suburbs.”
“Post-game traffic clears quickly, Detroit doesn't have the gridlock of larger cities.”
“Woodward Avenue is the main artery, the QLine, arena, and most food options are all on this street.”