Detroit Lions at Ford Field — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Detroit for a perfect sports weekend.
Detroit's sports district is one of the most concentrated in America. Ford Field (Lions), Comerica Park (Tigers), and Little Caesars Arena (Red Wings/Pistons) are all within 0.3 miles of each other in downtown Detroit. A Lions Sunday after a Tigers Saturday is a short walk. The city itself — one of the great American comeback stories — has a food scene and cultural depth that surprises every visitor.
Use GamePlan to find a Detroit triple-header weekend. It's one of the easiest three-sport combinations in American professional sports.
Ford Field opened in 2002 as one of the first indoor NFL stadiums designed with a downtown connection. The stadium is attached to a historic Hudson's warehouse integrated into the building's structure. The indoor environment creates extraordinary crowd noise when the Lions are on a run.
You cannot leave Detroit without eating these.
The finest hotel in Detroit, built in collaboration with the Detroit watchmaker brand. Exceptional design, excellent restaurant, rooftop bar.
Best for: Design-focused travelers, couplesA stunning 1924 beaux-arts hotel, lovingly restored. Walking distance to Ford Field, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena.
Best for: History enthusiasts, groupsThe landmark GM headquarters hotel on the Detroit River, with views of Windsor, Canada.
Best for: Business travelers, familiesDetroit's most celebrated BBQ spot in the city's most beloved neighborhood. Excellent craft beer selection.
Must order: Triple Threat sandwich, craft draft beerA Detroit brewpub steps from all three sports venues. Good beers, solid food, perfect pregame stop.
Must order: Detroit Gold lager, burgerOne of Detroit's most creative craft breweries with a welcoming taproom and food truck collaborations.
Must order: Seasonal craft beer, whatever food truck is outsideThe best farm-to-table restaurant in Detroit. A daily-changing menu driven entirely by what's in season in Michigan. James Beard-nominated.
Order: Whatever the season has brought, house charcuterieSince 1914. The original Detroit Coney. Eat a coney dog at the counter at 2am after the game. This is what the city is.
Order: Coney dog (mustard and onions), loose burgerSoutheast Asian cooking rooted in Michigan ingredients. One of the most original and exciting restaurants in the Midwest. Reserve early.
Order: Chef's selection, cocktail pairingYou must eat a Coney dog at Lafayette or American Coney Island — they're next to each other. Try both and decide.
Ford Field, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena are all within 0.3 miles. Detroit may be the best city in America for a three-venue sports weekend.
Detroit's oldest neighborhood has become one of the best dining and drinking destinations in the Midwest. Slow's BBQ and Batch Brewing are anchor institutions.
The Motown Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra are all world-class. Detroit's cultural depth is consistently underestimated.
The Detroit River with Windsor, Canada across it offers a beautiful waterfront experience. The Riverwalk is excellent in fall.
Despite the downtown concentration of sports venues, Detroit's broader metro area requires a car for exploring Corktown, Midtown, and Dearborn.
Use GamePlan to find the exact dates when your favorite teams all play in the same window — then book everything in one trip.
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