First NHL game at Little Caesars Arena
The Red Wings hosted the Wild on 10/5/2017 in the first NHL game at Little Caesars Arena — Red Wings opened Little Caesars Arena, closing Joe Louis Arena.
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FIRST NHL GAME AT THIS ARENA
Track Every Little Caesars Arena Game You've Attended
Little Caesars Arena hosts the Detroit Pistons (NBA) and Detroit Red Wings (NHL) under one roof in downtown Detroit. Ticket Timeline tracks games you attended here for both teams in one archive, whether you came for basketball or hockey.
Moments Witnessed at Little Caesars Arena
Verified milestones and rare moments that actually happened in this building.
Andre Drummond grabbed 27 rebounds
Andre Drummond posted 27 rebounds in a historic individual performance at pistons during the 2017-18 season — the 150th 25-rebound game in nba history since 1983-84.
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25-REBOUND GAME IN NBA HISTORY SINCE 1983-84
Red Wings retire Kelly's No. 4
The Red Wings raised Kelly's No. 4 to the rafters in a pregame ceremony before facing the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3-2 home win.
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JERSEY RETIRED
Kevin Durant scored 51 points
Kevin Durant scored 51 in a scoring showcase at pistons during the 2021-22 season — the 510th 50-point game in nba history.
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50-POINT GAME IN NBA HISTORY
Zach LaVine scored 51 points
Zach LaVine scored 51 in a scoring showcase at pistons during the 2023-24 season — the 551st 50-point game in nba history.
551st
50-POINT GAME IN NBA HISTORY
Why track Little Caesars Arena attendance?
If your stub says Little Caesars Arena, that is this downtown Detroit building — home since 2017. The Palace of Auburn Hills and Joe Louis Arena are different barns. Pistons nights belong on the Detroit Pistons game tracker; Red Wings nights belong on the Detroit Red Wings game tracker. This page holds the roof both teams share — basketball and hockey in one archive.
A Pistons night and a Red Wings night can happen in the same downtown room. Ticket Timeline lets you log each franchise separately while keeping every game you attended here in one searchable archive.
- Track Pistons (NBA) and Red Wings (NHL) games you personally attended at the same building.
- Keep Palace of Auburn Hills and Joe Louis Arena stubs on those earlier barns—not mixed in as Little Caesars.
- Match each night to real players, milestones, and arena memories—not a live scoreboard.
- Count this building toward venue progress in both basketball and hockey.
- Import old stubs, spreadsheets, or Gmail confirmations instead of retyping every date.
Little Caesars Arena at a glance
Key facts about the building—useful when dating an old stub. Reconciled from Ticket Timeline's verified Pistons and Red Wings team data.
- Home since: 2017—Red Wings first game here October 5; Pistons October 18
- Current tenants: Detroit Pistons (NBA) and Detroit Red Wings (NHL)—two leagues, one roof
- Location: Detroit, MI, USA
- Former Pistons home (different building): The Palace of Auburn Hills—Pistons through June 2017
- Former Red Wings home (different building): Joe Louis Arena—Red Wings through April 2017
Teams and leagues at Little Caesars Arena
Follow the teams and league context connected to this building.
Tenant teams
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What You Can Track at Little Caesars Arena
Once a Pistons or Red Wings game is in your timeline, Ticket Timeline surfaces the attendance story from your seats—across both leagues at the same address.
Games You Attended Here
Log every Pistons and Red Wings game you were physically at in this building—matchups, dates, and scores tied to nights you actually had a ticket.
Players You've Seen Here
Ticket Timeline matches each attended game to real rosters across NBA and NHL, so athletes from both teams you watched here live in one record.
Milestones Witnessed Here
Surface career highs, records, and rare moments from Pistons and Red Wings games you attended—not league-wide highlights you only saw on TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I track Pistons and Red Wings games at Little Caesars Arena in one archive?
Yes. Little Caesars Arena hosts the Detroit Pistons (NBA) and Detroit Red Wings (NHL) under one roof. Ticket Timeline lets you log attended games for both teams and keep every night you were physically at in one searchable personal record.
Is a Palace or Joe Louis ticket the same as a Little Caesars Arena ticket?
No. The Palace of Auburn Hills and Joe Louis Arena were different buildings. The Pistons' last Palace game in Ticket Timeline's data is June 4, 2017; the Red Wings' last Joe Louis game is April 9, 2017. Little Caesars nights start that October.
Can I see every NBA and NHL game I attended at Little Caesars Arena?
Yes. Ticket Timeline helps you track attended Pistons games at this building and attended Red Wings games at the same roof—matchups, arena context, players, milestones, and notable moments from those seats.
Can I track players I've seen here across both teams?
Yes. Ticket Timeline matches each attended Pistons and Red Wings game to real box scores and rosters, so the players you watched across both leagues become part of your personal record—not just the final score.
Does Little Caesars Arena count toward venue progress in both leagues?
Yes. Each attended Pistons or Red Wings game can contribute to your venue history here and to your wider arena progress as you attend games in other cities across NBA and NHL.
Does Ticket Timeline sell tickets?
No. Ticket Timeline does not sell tickets. It is a stat tracker for games you've already attended, built to help you explore the players, moments, and milestones you witnessed at Little Caesars Arena.
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