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Getting to know Little Caesars Arena

Little Caesars Arena seats 20,000 for hockey.
Little Caesars Arena seats 20,000 for hockey.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Fans light up their cellphone flash lights at a sold-out Ed Sheeran concert on September 27, 2017.
Fans light up their cellphone flash lights at a sold-out Ed Sheeran concert on September 27, 2017.
Chris Schwegler, Special To Detroit News
Fans enter the Chevrolet entrance at Little Caesars Arena, which features a Corvette art piece on the wall.
Fans enter the Chevrolet entrance at Little Caesars Arena, which features a Corvette art piece on the wall.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Little Caesars Arena, foreground, stands in Detroit, north of downtown. The home of the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons is the gem of a $1.2 billion, 55-block development dubbed The District Detroit.
Little Caesars Arena, foreground, stands in Detroit, north of downtown. The home of the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons is the gem of a $1.2 billion, 55-block development dubbed The District Detroit.
Rob Kohn, Olympia Development Via AP
Little Caesars Arena is all lit up for its opening night, a Kid Rock concert on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
Little Caesars Arena is all lit up for its opening night, a Kid Rock concert on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
Alex Haggart, Special To Detroit News
The wall lights up on the second floor after a goal is scored by the Red Wings.
The wall lights up on the second floor after a goal is scored by the Red Wings.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Fans check out Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons in the main merchandise store.
Fans check out Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons in the main merchandise store.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Manhole covers dedicated to Detroit greats, including the late owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, Mike Ilitch, line the floor of the concourse level.
Manhole covers dedicated to Detroit greats, including the late owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, Mike Ilitch, line the floor of the concourse level.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
All sorts of Pistons and Red Wings gear is for sale at the Team Store.
All sorts of Pistons and Red Wings gear is for sale at the Team Store.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Fans make their way down the main concourse and into restaurants at Little Caesars Arena.
Fans make their way down the main concourse and into restaurants at Little Caesars Arena.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Little Caesars Arena draws foot traffic.
Little Caesars Arena draws foot traffic.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Boston center Sean Kuraly and Detroit defenseman Nick Jensen collide in front of eleven-year-old Miki Simasao, of St. Clair Shores during the first sporting event, a Red Wings preseason hockey game, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, September 23, 2017.
Boston center Sean Kuraly and Detroit defenseman Nick Jensen collide in front of eleven-year-old Miki Simasao, of St. Clair Shores during the first sporting event, a Red Wings preseason hockey game, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, September 23, 2017.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Red Wings fans cheer and point after a goal.
Red Wings fans cheer and point after a goal.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Chris Ilitch immitates his father, Mike Ilitch, pumping two fists in the air during the ribbon cutting ceremony for Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on September 5, 2017.
Chris Ilitch immitates his father, Mike Ilitch, pumping two fists in the air during the ribbon cutting ceremony for Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on September 5, 2017.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Business and political leaders cut the ribbon on the new Little Caesars Arena on Sept. 5, 2017.
Business and political leaders cut the ribbon on the new Little Caesars Arena on Sept. 5, 2017.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Chris Ilitch, center, shakes hands with Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, right, with Tom Gores, Pistons owner, between them, at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Chris Ilitch, center, shakes hands with Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, right, with Tom Gores, Pistons owner, between them, at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Little Caesars Arena nears completion on July 17, 2017.
Little Caesars Arena nears completion on July 17, 2017.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Little Caesars Arena, foreground, is seen in Detroit with Ford Field and Comerica Park in the background.
Little Caesars Arena, foreground, is seen in Detroit with Ford Field and Comerica Park in the background.
Rob Kohn, Olympia Development Via AP
Al Sobotka, building operations manager for Olympia Entertainment, drives the zamboni to resurface the ice before a Red Wings preseason game at Little Caesars Arena.
Al Sobotka, building operations manager for Olympia Entertainment, drives the zamboni to resurface the ice before a Red Wings preseason game at Little Caesars Arena.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
The first official event at Little Caesars Arena was a Kid Rock concert on Sept. 12, 2017.
The first official event at Little Caesars Arena was a Kid Rock concert on Sept. 12, 2017.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Detroit right wing Luke Glendening tries to get the puck past Boston goalie Zane McIntyre and Adam McQuaid in the first period at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, September 23, 2017.
Detroit right wing Luke Glendening tries to get the puck past Boston goalie Zane McIntyre and Adam McQuaid in the first period at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, September 23, 2017.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Red Wings fans stream into the Little Caesars Arena for the first-ever hockey game played there, a preseason game against the Boston Bruins stadium.
Red Wings fans stream into the Little Caesars Arena for the first-ever hockey game played there, a preseason game against the Boston Bruins stadium.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Construction of Little Caesars Arena is underway October 1, 2015.
Construction of Little Caesars Arena is underway October 1, 2015.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Little Caesars Arena takes shape on October 13, 2016.
Little Caesars Arena takes shape on October 13, 2016.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Jayden Herron, 9, left, and his brother Trenton Herron, 4, both of Jenison, pose with Detroit Pistons Dancers Kendall Duda, left, 23, and Jaimie Kottias, right, 20, outside the Meijer Entry on the Southwest side of Little Caesars Arena.
Jayden Herron, 9, left, and his brother Trenton Herron, 4, both of Jenison, pose with Detroit Pistons Dancers Kendall Duda, left, 23, and Jaimie Kottias, right, 20, outside the Meijer Entry on the Southwest side of Little Caesars Arena.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Kid Rock makes a political statement during the start of the first-ever concert at Little Caesars Arena on September 12, 2017.
Kid Rock makes a political statement during the start of the first-ever concert at Little Caesars Arena on September 12, 2017.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Kid Rock fans cheer their hero during the first of several concerts to open the new arena.
Kid Rock fans cheer their hero during the first of several concerts to open the new arena.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Ed Sheeran performs a sold out concert on September 27, 2017.
Ed Sheeran performs a sold out concert on September 27, 2017.
Chris Schwegler, Chris Schwegler
Fans take pictures of the players walking onto the ice from the Players Club.
Fans take pictures of the players walking onto the ice from the Players Club.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Linda Chupp, 52, of Woodhaven, takes a selfie with Piston Reggie Bullock during the Meet the Team event.
Linda Chupp, 52, of Woodhaven, takes a selfie with Piston Reggie Bullock during the Meet the Team event.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
The Hall family from Oxford enjoys the unusually warm weather outside the arena at the Biergarten.
The Hall family from Oxford enjoys the unusually warm weather outside the arena at the Biergarten.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
The new home of Red Wings great Ted Lindsay's statue along with others throughout Little Caesars Arena.
The new home of Red Wings great Ted Lindsay's statue along with others throughout Little Caesars Arena.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Theatre Organist Lance Luce performs from atop of Little Caesars Arena to the delight of the crowd.
Theatre Organist Lance Luce performs from atop of Little Caesars Arena to the delight of the crowd.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Fans arrive at Little Caesars Arena for a preseason Red Wings game.
Fans arrive at Little Caesars Arena for a preseason Red Wings game.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Little Caesars Arena is lit up at night after a recent preseason hockey game.
Little Caesars Arena is lit up at night after a recent preseason hockey game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Project leaders and members of the media take in the view of the construction site      October 1, 2015.
Project leaders and members of the media take in the view of the construction site October 1, 2015.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Detroit head coach Jeff Blashill goes over plays during practice on the practice rink inside Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit head coach Jeff Blashill goes over plays during practice on the practice rink inside Little Caesars Arena.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Red Wings players take off their uniforms in the locker room after practice.
Red Wings players take off their uniforms in the locker room after practice.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Red Wings players walk into the locker room after practice.
Red Wings players walk into the locker room after practice.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
The Pistons get large, comfortable chairs in their locker room, along with three big-screen TVs.
The Pistons get large, comfortable chairs in their locker room, along with three big-screen TVs.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Drumline team plays in the main concourse at the Pistons Meet the Team event.
Drumline team plays in the main concourse at the Pistons Meet the Team event.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Traffic around Little Caesars arena includes foot, car and Qline.
Traffic around Little Caesars arena includes foot, car and Qline.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Pistons' Reggie Jackson dances with 6-year-old Zack Jaafar of Dearborn Heights at the Pistons Meet the Team event.
Pistons' Reggie Jackson dances with 6-year-old Zack Jaafar of Dearborn Heights at the Pistons Meet the Team event.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Dusk on the night of the Kid Rock concert.
Dusk on the night of the Kid Rock concert.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
This the view from behind the Red Wings goal before their first preseason game.
This the view from behind the Red Wings goal before their first preseason game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
The puck drops at a preseason game against the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena.
The puck drops at a preseason game against the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Pistons and Red Wings retired numbers and banners hang from the light-filled ceiling.
Pistons and Red Wings retired numbers and banners hang from the light-filled ceiling.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Red Wings fans sit along the glass in the West gondola high above the Little Caesars Arena ice.
Red Wings fans sit along the glass in the West gondola high above the Little Caesars Arena ice.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News