Detroit Lions Tailgating
Eastern Market is the official home to Detroit Lions Tailgating. No matter if the Lions are winning or losing, tailgating in the Eastern Market is always a good time!
Location:
The Detroit Lions moved from the Pontiac Silverdome to Ford Field in downtown Detroit in 2002 and thousands of their most dedicated tailgaters came with them and made Eastern Market their tailgate tradition. As one of the safest and most vibrant districts in Detroit the Eastern Market is the perfect place to tailgate.
Features:
Eastern Market is the largest tailgating location closest to Ford Field and accommodates 750 spaces northeast of the stadium. The lots are a ten minute walk from Ford Field, and a shuttle runs every ten minutes. Tailgating attracts approximately 3000 Lions fans at each game.
Cost:
Tickets are $30 for tailgate parking and $10 for parking only. Several of the area restaurants such as Vivio’s Food & Spirits and Roma Café provide free shuttle service with purchases at their restaurants. Tailgate and parking lots open four hours prior to each game and close 2 hours after the game ends.
Please note: The parking deck located on Riopelle between Division and Alfred is managed by the City of Detroit. For information on parking in the deck, please contact the Municipal Parking Department at (313) 967-1666.
Shuttle:
Eastern Market now offers round trip shuttle service to all Detroit Lions Home Games. $5.00 round trip from Eastern Market to Ford Field. Shuttle service/wristbands can be purchased from all Eastern Market Payment Centers.
All riders must have wristband on to use shuttle service.
We hope to see you during the 2010 National Football League season….Go Lions!!!
Please note that there is no tailgating for preseason games.
Remember! Eastern Market is the place to shop for the freshest and finest ingredients for your tailgating party! Most Eastern Market retail stores are open Monday-Saturday so come on down and stock up!
