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Ford Field
An indoor NFL stadium downtown, hosting Detroit Lions games and major events.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Ford Field has been home to the Detroit Lions since 2002. Incorporating part of an older warehouse connects its modern stadium design with Detroit’s industrial fabric. The indoor field offers a different weather experience from the neighboring baseball park. Concerts and other large events also use the building, often with seating plans and entry arrangements that differ from football games.
- Detroit Lions and NFL atmosphere
- An indoor stadium experience
- Industrial fabric within modern sports architecture
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 14
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Aretha Franklin 1942–2018 · singer, songwriter, pianist
Performed here
She sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XL in 2006 and a famously long version before the Lions' Thanksgiving game in 2016.
- Jack White born 1975 · guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer
Performed here
He performed with Eminem at the Detroit Lions' 2024 Thanksgiving Day halftime show.
- Reggie Bush born 1985 · football running back
Played here
His home stadium for his two seasons with the Lions.
- Jared Goff born 1994 · American football quarterback
Played here
Home stadium of the Lions since 2002, where Goff has led the franchise's recent playoff revival.
- Matthew Stafford born 1988 · American football quarterback
Played here
The Lions' downtown stadium, his home field for twelve seasons; he returned here with the Rams for the January 2024 playoff game.
- Calvin Johnson born 1985 · football wide receiver
Played here
The Lions' downtown Detroit stadium, his home field for his entire NFL career.
- Jerome Bettis born 1972 · American football running back
Played here
Where he won Super Bowl XL with Pittsburgh and announced his retirement in February 2006.
- Bill Ford Jr. born 1957 · executive chair of Ford Motor Company
Related place
Home stadium of the Detroit Lions, the family team of which he is vice chair.
- Solanus Casey 1870–1957 · Capuchin friar and priest, beatified
Related place
The Detroit Lions' stadium, where his beatification Mass was celebrated on November 18, 2017.
- Aidan Hutchinson born 2000 · American football defensive end
Played here
The Lions' downtown stadium, his home field since 2022.
- Dan Campbell born 1976 · American football coach, former tight end
Worked here
The Lions' downtown stadium, where he played and now coaches.
- William Clay Ford Sr. 1925–2014 · owner of the Detroit Lions, Ford Motor Company executive
Founded
The downtown stadium built under his ownership, incorporating a 1920s Hudson's warehouse; home of the Lions since 2002.
- Jason Hanson born 1970 · American football placekicker
Played here
His home field from 2002, where he was inducted into the Pride of the Lions in 2013.
- Alto Reed 1948–2020 · saxophonist
Performed here
He played the anthem before the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game against Houston in 2012.
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-24
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03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Oct 25, 2026, 4:25 PMNFL: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers in an NFL regular-season game on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the NFC North. Tickets are on the Lions’ official site.
Nov 1, 2026, 1:00 PMNFL: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL regular-season game on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit. It’s a division game: both teams play in the NFC North. Tickets are on the Lions’ official site.
Nov 4, 2026Motor City MACtion: Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan at Ford Field
Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan bring a Wednesday-night MAC game to Ford Field on November 4, 2026, billed as Motor City MACtion. Kickoff is 7 or 7:30 p.m., and tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PMNFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL regular-season game on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions have won 4 NFL championships, the last in 1957. Tickets are on the Lions’ official site.
Nov 26, 2026, 1:00 PMNFL: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears in an NFL regular-season game on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit. It’s the Thanksgiving game, a Lions tradition since 1934 that skipped only the 1939 to 1944 seasons. Tickets are on the Lions’ official site.
Nov 27, 2026Michigan high school football finals at Ford Field
The MHSAA 11-player football finals are played at Ford Field on Friday and Saturday, November 27-28, 2026. One $20 day ticket gets you into all four championship games that day.
Dec 5, 2026, 12:00 PMMAC Championship Game at Ford Field
The Mid-American Conference's top two football teams meet at noon on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Ford Field in the 30th MAC Football Championship Game, live on ESPN. Watch the Ford Field and MAC sites for tickets.
Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PMNFL: Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions host the Tennessee Titans in an NFL regular-season game on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions have won 4 NFL championships, the last in 1957. Tickets are on the Lions’ official site.
Dec 28, 2026, 8:15 PMNFL: New York Giants at Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions host the New York Giants in an NFL regular-season game on Monday, December 28, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions have won 4 NFL championships, the last in 1957. Tickets are on the Lions’ official site.
Feb 27, 2027Monster Jam at Ford Field
Monster Jam's trucks take over Ford Field at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2027. Tickets start at $22 on Ticketmaster.
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