Ford Field

Ford Field opened in 2002 as the home of the Detroit Lions (NFL) and replaced the Lions' previous home at the Pontiac Silverdome. The 65,000-capacity domed stadium sits in downtown Detroit's Foxtown district, sharing a footprint with Comerica Park to the west — an unusual side-by-side stadium configuration. The dome means weather isn't a factor for any event held there, which makes it a popular concert booking for late-fall and winter tours that can't risk outdoor venues.

The Lions' season runs from September through early January, with 8-10 home games typically. The team historically hosted a Thanksgiving Day game (one of two annual Thanksgiving NFL games, alongside the Dallas Cowboys) — that game is a national TV tradition and tickets are some of the toughest of the season to get. Beyond the Lions, Ford Field hosts major concert tours (Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and similar arena-plus acts use it for their Detroit dates), the NCAA basketball tournament periodically, and the Quick Lane Bowl.

Practical notes: same parking and transit as Comerica Park since they're directly adjacent — Brush, Adams, and the surrounding garages, plus the QLINE Foxtown stop. The Lions Pride Lounge (premium club) and the field-level Founders Club are the high-end seating options; the upper bowl 300-level seats are the best per-dollar value. The dome can get loud at sold-out games — bring ear protection for the noise-sensitive.