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Visitor's Guide to Red Wings hockey at Joe Louis Arena
It’s the last season for Joe Louis Arena. Many pilgrims are making the trek to the Hockeytown holy ground to watch the Detroit Red Wings play. I’ve posted this guide over the years for first time visitors to the Joe. I hope you find it helpful. Suggestions welcome!
I've been asked about safety in and around the Joe as well as nearby Detroit city streets. Detroit has a reputation of having high crime and some will say it was earned. However in the 20 years I've been going to games at the Joe and spending time around the Joe I've never felt threatened for my safety. Immediately around the Joe there are Detroit City Police officers and Olympia Security before and after the game. Inside the Joe there is Olympia Security. The city streets around the Joe and out to the restaurants and hotels are walkable and you should feel safe. But like in any modern city, keep your eyes and ears open and don't be stupid. Walk in groups. Stay (reasonably) sober. Don't go down the sketchy alley. Stay on the well-lit streets. Park in a guarded structure not on a dark side street far away. Lock your car doors. Don't leave visible items inside the car. In other words, be smart. Don't be a victim. You'll be fine and you'll have a good time.
A guided tour of Joe Louis Arena is available by scheduling in advance. It only costs US$6 for adults and US$3 for children. Tours are only available on certain dates. Check the Red Wings website for more information and scheduling.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, or at the Joe box office (if not already sold out), or through a reseller like Stubhub or even Ticketmaster's Ticket Exchange. Join the mailing list and check out the Red Wings social media for short notice deals like student and military rush ticket pricing and Fan Packs. Be advised the special offers are typically for low demand games like weekdays. Friday and Saturday games especially near holidays are high demand and typically not going to have special offers. These games will most likely not have cheap seats even on the reseller market.
The new Little Caesars Arena is still being built. You can see the progress at 66 Sibley St, Detroit, MI 48201 just west of Woodward Ave. north of I-75.
Locals don’t know much about hotels in Detroit but I’ve known visitors with money to stay at the Westin Book Cadillac which is walking distance to the Joe. On the mid range side check out the Ilitch-owned Motor City Casino which also has free shuttle to the Joe. On the cheaper side still within walking distance is the Holiday Inn Express next to the Westin Book Cadillac.
I recommend eating at a restaurant somewhere else besides the Joe before the game - unless you like stadium food at stadium prices. If you must eat at the Joe check out the free playbill for vendor map. If you want a complete Ilitch experience then get a slice or whole pie of Little Caesars pizza. On the lighter, fresher side is East End Joe’s deli with good subs and salads. There aren't many restaurants immediately near the Joe. I recommend somewhere iconic such as a coney from American or Lafayette (PROTIP: Lafayette) both of which are a reasonable walking distance to the Joe. Check out the /detroit sidebar for more Detroit restaurant suggestions in and around the city. Popular spots include Hockeytown Cafe and flaming cheese in Greektown.
Tommy’s and Cobo Joe’s are neighborhood bars that are walking distance to the Joe if you want to drink and hangout with fans before or after. Again /detroit sidebar has more bar suggestions in and around the city.
For convenience, park at the Joe Louis Arena parking structure. It may be pricier (US$25 as of 2016-10-23) and take a while to get out if you're in a rush but it is a comfortable sheltered walk down the habitrail to the Joe. If you are up for a short walk and would like to save a buck I recommend the Cobo basement for US$15. The further away you park from the Joe the cheaper it is. Many locals will park at the Greektown Casino and take the People Mover elevated tram for US$0.75 to the Joe Louis Arena stop but the line gets long after the game. Some nearby bars also have shuttles for free or a couple bucks. PROTIP: Nemo's has the best shuttle drivers and they let you bring roadies. Regardless, remember where you parked, how you walked to the Joe, and which door you came in. I’ve seen many visitors get turned around after a couple beers and a good game.
Coming from Canada? There is a Windsor tunnel bus US/CAN$4.50 each way from the bus terminal downtown Windsor (Chatham and Church) to the front of Cobo. From there it is a 10 minute walk, mostly indoors. Getting through immigration takes a few minutes. Have your passport and don't be drunk. Check the schedule and give yourself at least an hour. The last bus is half an hour after the game ends. (thanks poodletown!)
The Joe doors open 1.5 hours before game start but people sometimes start casually queuing before then. If there is a giveaway that game, people will queue earlier before doors open. If you want that bobblehead, get there before the doors open.
If it is cold or inclement weather and the doors aren't open yet you can shelter in the Box Office below the Gordie Howe entrance or on the river side inside the closest Cobo doors to the Joe. PROTOP: In the Box Office you can pick up the #JLAwifi WIFI against the wall closest to the rink.
The best photos of the Joe exterior are from street level at the corner of Jefferson and Yzerman, the Riverwalk along the Detroit River, and from the People Mover on the way to the Cobo stop. There is a Farewell to the Joe mural of sorts on the outside face of the iconic steps at both entrances. Get there early for a good photo op.
Will call tickets are at the Box Office on street level at the Gordie Howe entrance of the Joe. PROTIP: Across from the will call door is the player parking entrance. If you get there early enough (2-3ish hours?) you can see the Red Wings drive up. Opposing team’s bus unloads near the river side entrance.
There is a strict bag size policy enforced at the door. I’ve seen some upset people turned away at the doors. Know before you go.
You will have to go through a metal detector and may be subject to extra screening to enter the Joe.
Cell service inside the concrete bunker of the Joe sucks. However the Joe has free WIFI. Point your device at SSID #JLAwifi - no password but there is a click through screen.
There are free playbills inside the Joe at the entrances. Grab one because it has an arena map with section numbers and vendor locations. Sometimes there are interesting articles too.
There is no single large pro-shop at the Joe. However there are a couple vendors scattered around the concourse selling shirts and memorbilia. There are also some vendors setting replica jerseys and signed authentic jerseys and gear. PROTIP: the Joe prices are high for swag. Buy your gear ahead of time online or at Detroit Athletic in Detroit or Hockeytown Authentics up in Troy.
There are local Detroit and Michigan craft beer vendors on the Joe concourse, check the map in the free playbill. They're priced around US$10. I'd rather overpay for good local beer than overpay for shit beer. PROTIP: Founders has had some yummy seasonal beer this year on tap at the Joe.
The Olympia Club in the Joe is meh unless you're attending a specific event there. Unless you have a free pass I wouldn't bother going.
Friendly ushers are everywhere to help out and answer your questions. Most will take your photo for you if you ask politely.
During warmups, fans congregate around the glass. Players come out at 30 minutes before game time for warmups. PROTIP: I recommend watching the Red Wings shoot at the net during warmups from behind the net on the glass in section 101. Hearing the puck smack the glass inches from your face is neat. Same for aisle for 115 on the visiting team side behind the net.
The best spot for photos of the banners hanging from the rafters is the top row of the upper level in section 215. The Howe, Lindsey, and Delvecchio statues are on the concourse just inside the Gordie Howe entrance.
There are no bad seats at the Joe, just some people have preferences. OK, section 204b row 27 seat 10 sucks. Sit in your own seat. If you see seats that are still empty well into the first period then move to them. If someone asks you to move out of their seat just do it. PROTIP: if you want to hear some commentary sit in the last row (24) of sections 209-210 right below the media booths. Ken and Mickey are above 207.
Don't be disrespectful during the national anthem(s). Just stand politely and shut up. Some visitors don't understand how disrespectful they can be. It's like 2 minutes, put the phone down.
Most Red Wings fans are friendly people and quite knowledgeable about their team and the sport. Strike up a conversation and you'll probably learn something new.
Cheer for your visiting team but don't be a dick about it.
DO NOT STAND UP OUT OF YOUR SEAT WHILE THE PUCK IS IN PLAY.
There are usually no lines for the new restrooms built above the concourse vendors on both sides. The original men's restrooms can get long lines because no one knows there are new restrooms. PROTIP: check out the original men's restrooms for classic old hockey barn urinal trough nostalgia.
Don't leave early! If the Red Wings win the DJ will play Don't Stop Believing in the final seconds or right after the game ends for you and thousands of your friends to sing along. The arena DJ plays music from multiple genres from motown to country to pop and is known to take suggestions. He can be reached on Twitter @thehockeyjockey.
Unless you like the crush of humanity, wait a couple minutes until after the game to head out. The concourse can get pretty tight during well-attended weekend or playoff games. PROTIP: walk around the inside of the Joe to section 102 to avoid the concourse crush.
Have fun and enjoy the game!
Edit 1: added a section about safety. Edit 2: added sections on tours and inclement weather. Edit 3: updates and clarifications. Edit 4: updated Windsor Tunnel bus link
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