Ford Field

Ford Field is an indoor stadium in downtown Detroit and the home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions. It opened in 2002 on a downtown site and combines an enclosed bowl with large entry atriums and event spaces.

The venue accommodates roughly 65,000 spectators for football and can be reconfigured for concerts, conventions and other large events; seating is arranged across multiple levels with premium suites and club areas. The interior design emphasizes quick circulation between concourses and a covered, weatherproof environment for year-round events.

Ford Field was built to provide a modern, downtown stadium for professional football and major events and has hosted NFL regular-season games, playoff matches, college football and large-scale concerts since opening. It occupies a prominent site in Detroit’s entertainment district adjacent to other downtown venues.

Geographically the stadium sits in central Detroit close to the riverfront and is within walking distance of downtown hotels, restaurants and public transport stops.

• Location and transport: Located in downtown Detroit, the stadium sits close to other major venues and is easily reached on event days via surface streets and public transit; allow extra time for event traffic.
• Playing surface: The stadium uses an artificial turf playing surface suitable for multiuse events, which allows quick changeovers between sports and concerts.

What to See #

• Seating bowl: The main seating bowl is enclosed under the roof structure and holds approximately 65,000 spectators for NFL games, with configurable seating for concerts and other events.
• Suites and clubs: Premium suites and club areas are located between lower and upper seating tiers and provide indoor hospitality spaces for season-ticket holders and corporate clients.