Yell it with me, “Detroit Basketball!”
Take the family to see the Detroit Pistons play this season at Little Caesars Arena, where kids can enjoy a high-energy atmosphere and plenty of game-day fun.
Quick details about Little Caesars Arena
- Address: 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Season: The regular season begins on Oct. 21, 2025, and goes until April 12, 2026.
- Parking: There are 30+ parking locations within a 10-minute walk from the arena. If you want to book your parking in advance, visit ParkDistrictDetroit.com. Event parking begins four hours prior to the event and two hours after the event.
Purchasing tickets for a Detroit Pistons game
- Take a virtual tour of Little Caesars Arena before booking your tickets.
- Bring the family out for a night of fun with a Family 4-Pack.
Tips for attending a Detroit Pistons Game with kids
- Little Caesars Arena has adopted a no-bag policy – bags, purses and clutches cannot be larger than 4-by-6-by-1.5 inches.. Medical necessity bags, including insulin, oxygen, epi-pens, diaper bags and breast pumps, must measure smaller than 14-by-14-by-6 inches and they will be X-rayed upon arrival.
- Little Caesars Arena is a cashless venue. You can convert cash into a VISA card at a Reverse-ATM at Portals 9 and 58 on the concourse.
- There is a Mothers Room on the Street Level Concourse outside Portal 20 for nursing mothers. There is also a family restroom inside this area.
- Sensory items are available at the Guest Service Offices at Portals 10, 20 and 67. Items include sensory bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, verbal cue cards and fidget tools. Strobe-canceling glasses and weighted lap pads are also available. These sensory items are available on a first-come, first-served basis free of charge.
- Parents can sign up to get the free Pistons Insider, the official Detroit Pistons newsletter. Then sign your kids up for the Pistons Kids Club for free.
- Make sure to check out the Pistons Academy Clinics for grades two through nine. Each clinic gives kids a ticket to a Pistons home game and special giveaways.
What to do at a Detroit Pistons game
- There are four in-venue restaurants at Little Caesars Arena – Mike’s Pizza Bar, UWM District Market, Pointset Sports Bar and The Mixing Board.
- Themed home games this season included earlier events like Hoops for Troops on Nov. 10, Cup Night on Nov. 14 and Giveaway Night on Nov. 17, with upcoming events such as Cup Night on Nov. 28, First Responders Night on Jan. 15, Kids Day on Jan. 25 and more.
- Enjoy all of the amazing performances put on by Pistons Entertainment. It is comprised of the dance team, acro-dunkers, musicians, DJs, emcees and, of course, Hooper (the Pistons mascot).
Things to do near Little Caesars Arena
- What’s more Detroit than Eminem’s restaurant, Mom’s Spaghetti. Try a box of spaghetti and meatballs or a spaghetti sandwich on Texas toast garlic bread.
- Shop at the official store of the Detroit Pistons, Little Caesars Arena Team Store.
- If you have a little hooper of your own, stop by the Nike Community Store in Detroit to check out the shoes, clothing and accessories.
Updated Nov. 23, 2025: This article was reviewed and updated by the Metro Parent editorial team to reflect new event dates, refreshed links and the latest information available for families.
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