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Ford Field 🇺🇸

Home of Detroit Lions — tours, history & game-day guide.

CountryUnited States RegionMichigan Best timeNFL season (Sep–Feb) TypeNFL Stadium
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ICONICA bucket-list stop for football fans — book a stadium tour on non-game days.

Home of: The Detroit Lions (NFC North)

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Step into Ford Field, a modern indoor stadium located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Primarily the proud home of the NFL's Detroit Lions, this venue offers you an unforgettable game-day experience blending football history with unique architecture. Built as part of a downtown revitalization plan, the stadium uniquely incorporates a 1920s former Hudson's warehouse along its southern sideline, housing luxury suites and exclusive club lounges.

As you explore the facility, you will notice an abundance of natural sunlight streaming through immense skylights and large frosted windows designed to honor Metro Detroit’s automotive legacy. The field sits 45 feet below street level, creating an incredible bowl atmosphere while ensuring the city skyline remains unobstructed. Following a major 0 million renovation in 2017, you can enjoy high-definition video boards, an upgraded sound system, and modern restaurants, clubs, and bars.

Beyond NFL games, Ford Field has hosted massive events like Super Bowl XL, NCAA Final Fours, and high school championships. Whether you are catching a Lions game or taking in the unique south entrance views of downtown Detroit, this venue delivers a distinctively local, vibrant atmosphere for every visiting fan.

What to see at Ford Field

  • Incorporates a historic 1920s Hudson's warehouse along the southern sideline.
  • Abundant natural light via immense skylights and frosted windows mimicking auto factories.
  • Playing field situated 45 feet below street level with unique east-west end zones.
  • Upgraded amenities from a $100 million renovation, including video boards and updated clubs.
  • Breathtaking views of downtown Detroit available from the sunlit south entrance.

Stadium tours & game day

Enter through the south entrance on game day to enjoy sweeping views of downtown Detroit and natural sunlight filling the concourse.

How long: 3-4 hours (game day) · Best time: Game day (Sep–Feb)

How to get there & what’s nearby

Ford Field is easy to reach on game days and by Detroit’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Detroit travel guide.

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