Little Caesars Arena
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Detroit, MI · Detroit Pistons (NBA) / Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
Only single-compartment bags, wallets, clutches, fanny packs, and clear bags smaller than 4"x6"x1.5" are allowed; diaper/medical-necessity bags are exempt up to 16"x16"x8".
Exceptions: Diaper bags and medical/dietary-necessity bags up to 16" x 16" x 8".
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗Strollers are allowed in the venue but not in the seating area; wagons are not separately addressed in official materials.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗Umbrellas with non-pointed tips that don't obstruct other guests' views are permitted, but may not be opened/activated during an event unless there's a rain delay in progress.
Exceptions: May only be opened during an active rain delay.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena A-Z Guide ↗Collapsible, folding, or camping-type chairs are prohibited; blankets and soft seat cushions without metal surfaces are permitted.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗One factory-sealed, clear plastic water bottle of 20 oz or less is allowed, plus one empty crushable plastic bottle (20 oz or less); juice boxes are permitted when accompanying children.
Outside food and beverage of any kind is not permitted, except for religious, dietary, or medical necessity.
Exceptions: Religious, dietary, or medical necessity.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena A-Z Guide ↗No outside alcohol is permitted; guests must be 21+ with valid ID, and in-venue alcohol purchases are limited to two beverages per transaction.
Hard-sided or soft-sided coolers are prohibited, except for religious, dietary, or medical necessity.
Exceptions: Religious, dietary, or medical necessity.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena A-Z Guide ↗Medical bags/equipment required for dietary or medical necessity (e.g. oxygen, insulin, epi-pens) are exempt from the standard bag-size rule and permitted up to 16"x16"x8".
Breast pumps are permitted inside the arena, and a Parents Room with nursing amenities is available outside Portal 20.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena A-Z Guide ↗Guests are permitted to bring their own wheelchairs and other powered mobility devices; venue wheelchairs are also available at entrances on a first-come, first-served basis.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena A-Z Guide ↗Animals are prohibited except approved service animals, defined per ADA as dogs or miniature horses individually trained to perform a task for a person with a disability.
Exceptions: ADA-defined service animals (dogs and miniature horses) only.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena A-Z Guide ↗Cameras without detachable lenses larger than 8 inches are permitted; professional/commercial cameras with larger detachable lenses and recording devices like GoPros or Google Glass are prohibited. Some performances impose a stricter no-electronics policy.
Exceptions: Some individual shows have stricter, artist-requested electronics bans.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena A-Z Guide ↗Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, roller skates, hoverboards, and bicycles are prohibited (ADA-approved mobility devices are the only exception).
Exceptions: ADA-approved mobility devices only.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗Drones and other unmanned aircraft are prohibited both inside the venue and in the surrounding parking areas.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗Air horns, bullhorns, cowbells, whistles, vuvuzelas, and similar noisemakers are banned; banners/signs/flags larger than 11"x17" are prohibited, and no sign may be pole-affixed, obstruct views, or carry obscene/political/commercial messaging.
Ski masks, balaclavas, and costume masks are prohibited except for religious or medical reasons, or unless expressly requested by the performing artist.
Exceptions: Religious or medical reasons; performer-requested costume elements.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗Marijuana and illegal narcotics, including any related accessories or paraphernalia, are prohibited; this is reinforced separately under the venue's smoke-free policy.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗Firearms, ammunition, pepper spray, mace, brass knuckles, toy or fake weapons, squirt guns, and knives of all types and sizes are prohibited.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗Little Caesars Arena is a smoke-free venue; smoking, smokeless tobacco, cigars, e-cigarettes/vaping, and marijuana smoking are all prohibited, with violations potentially resulting in ejection.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena A-Z Guide ↗The venue has a no re-entry policy — guests who exit will not be permitted to re-enter.
Source: 313 Presents — Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies ↗Only 21 item types have been independently verified for Little Caesars Arena so far.
Not yet verified for Little Caesars Arena: Power Banks & Batteries, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Little Caesars Arena
What is the bag policy and size limit at Little Caesars Arena?
Conditional. Only single-compartment bags, wallets, clutches, fanny packs, and clear bags smaller than 4"x6"x1.5" are allowed; diaper/medical-necessity bags are exempt up to 16"x16"x8". Max size: 4" x 6" x 1.5" (general bags); 16" x 16" x 8" (diaper/medical bags). Exceptions: Diaper bags and medical/dietary-necessity bags up to 16" x 16" x 8".
What is the water bottle policy at Little Caesars Arena?
Conditional. One factory-sealed, clear plastic water bottle of 20 oz or less is allowed, plus one empty crushable plastic bottle (20 oz or less); juice boxes are permitted when accompanying children. Max quantity: One 20 oz. sealed bottle + one empty 20 oz. bottle per guest..
What is the outside food policy at Little Caesars Arena?
Not Allowed. Outside food and beverage of any kind is not permitted, except for religious, dietary, or medical necessity. Exceptions: Religious, dietary, or medical necessity.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Little Caesars Arena?
Allowed. Medical bags/equipment required for dietary or medical necessity (e.g. oxygen, insulin, epi-pens) are exempt from the standard bag-size rule and permitted up to 16"x16"x8". Max size: 16" x 16" x 8".
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Little Caesars Arena?
Not Allowed. No outside alcohol is permitted; guests must be 21+ with valid ID, and in-venue alcohol purchases are limited to two beverages per transaction. Max quantity: 2 alcoholic beverages per purchase (in-venue only).
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Not Allowed. Marijuana and illegal narcotics, including any related accessories or paraphernalia, are prohibited; this is reinforced separately under the venue's smoke-free policy.
Are coolers allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Not Allowed. Hard-sided or soft-sided coolers are prohibited, except for religious, dietary, or medical necessity. Exceptions: Religious, dietary, or medical necessity.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Conditional. Strollers are allowed in the venue but not in the seating area; wagons are not separately addressed in official materials.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Little Caesars Arena?
Allowed. Breast pumps are permitted inside the arena, and a Parents Room with nursing amenities is available outside Portal 20.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Allowed. Guests are permitted to bring their own wheelchairs and other powered mobility devices; venue wheelchairs are also available at entrances on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Not Allowed. Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, roller skates, hoverboards, and bicycles are prohibited (ADA-approved mobility devices are the only exception). Exceptions: ADA-approved mobility devices only.
What is the camera policy at Little Caesars Arena, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Cameras without detachable lenses larger than 8 inches are permitted; professional/commercial cameras with larger detachable lenses and recording devices like GoPros or Google Glass are prohibited. Some performances impose a stricter no-electronics policy. Max size: No detachable lenses larger than 8 inches. Exceptions: Some individual shows have stricter, artist-requested electronics bans.
Are drones allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Not Allowed. Drones and other unmanned aircraft are prohibited both inside the venue and in the surrounding parking areas.
Are umbrellas allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Conditional. Umbrellas with non-pointed tips that don't obstruct other guests' views are permitted, but may not be opened/activated during an event unless there's a rain delay in progress. Exceptions: May only be opened during an active rain delay.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Conditional. Air horns, bullhorns, cowbells, whistles, vuvuzelas, and similar noisemakers are banned; banners/signs/flags larger than 11"x17" are prohibited, and no sign may be pole-affixed, obstruct views, or carry obscene/political/commercial messaging. Max size: Banners/signs/flags: 11" x 17" or smaller.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Conditional. Collapsible, folding, or camping-type chairs are prohibited; blankets and soft seat cushions without metal surfaces are permitted.
What is the weapons policy at Little Caesars Arena?
Not Allowed. Firearms, ammunition, pepper spray, mace, brass knuckles, toy or fake weapons, squirt guns, and knives of all types and sizes are prohibited.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Little Caesars Arena, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Little Caesars Arena is a smoke-free venue; smoking, smokeless tobacco, cigars, e-cigarettes/vaping, and marijuana smoking are all prohibited, with violations potentially resulting in ejection.
Are costumes and masks allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Conditional. Ski masks, balaclavas, and costume masks are prohibited except for religious or medical reasons, or unless expressly requested by the performing artist. Exceptions: Religious or medical reasons; performer-requested costume elements.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Little Caesars Arena?
Conditional. Animals are prohibited except approved service animals, defined per ADA as dogs or miniature horses individually trained to perform a task for a person with a disability. Exceptions: ADA-defined service animals (dogs and miniature horses) only.
Does Little Caesars Arena allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. The venue has a no re-entry policy — guests who exit will not be permitted to re-enter.