The time has finally come. On Tuesday, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony held outside Little Caesars Arena, the soon-to-be new home for both the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings.
Open for business. #ThisIsWhere @LCA_Detroit https://t.co/wW5x1gJPZy
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 5, 2017
Following the cutting of the ribbon, the building was open to those in attendance for the ceremony, including members of the media as well as both the Red Wings and Pistons.
Such opportunity for them provided such opportunity for us fans to soak in all the outstanding details inside and out. We have seen bits and pieces leading up to Tuesday of small additions that provide a ton of detail and life to it. But it was truly a sight to behold seeing it all come to fruition on Tuesday.
Here is a look at just some of the pictures taken from the ceremony on Tuesday.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Little Caesars Arena. #ThisIsWhere pic.twitter.com/t0EsvbforI
— Little Caesars Arena (@LCArena_Detroit) September 5, 2017
Wow! #ThisIsWhere pic.twitter.com/5kT7lrcUqR
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) September 5, 2017
Let it all soak in, captain. #LGRW #ThisIsWhere pic.twitter.com/cx8WoKklo6
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 5, 2017
Hand-built in Detroit, this sculpture incorporates 186 automotive parts from 11 different @chevrolet models. (Created by: Tomas Vitanovsky) pic.twitter.com/zZ4xbOG5Fa
— Little Caesars Arena (@LCArena_Detroit) September 6, 2017
Our manhole covers highlight some of the greats. #ThisIsWhere pic.twitter.com/ZdT27PgCiL
— Little Caesars Arena (@LCArena_Detroit) September 6, 2017
Nice @DetroitRedWings artwork on the side of Little Caesars Arena! @LCA_Detroit pic.twitter.com/wviSMxV9Z9
— Freep Sports (@freepsports) September 6, 2017
Amazing view from ice level @LCA_Detroit pic.twitter.com/KHLx1o0OId
— Justin Abdelkader (@justinabss) September 5, 2017
Perfect. #ThisIsWhere pic.twitter.com/QVO0aIFNfi
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) September 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/LCA_Detroit/status/904080022855700481
The concourse inside Little Caesars Arena is incredibly vast. So spacious. pic.twitter.com/sHGXJYlie1
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 5, 2017
The original Olympia letters hang inside Little Caesars Arena. Amazing touch. pic.twitter.com/Bb0KLPQDGY
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 6, 2017
The Red Wings locker room is ENORMOUS pic.twitter.com/ySO8GK7SWg
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 6, 2017
Little Caesars Arena has an artist compound. Five rooms meant only for concert acts. Tom Wilson says LCA is one of two places in US with it. pic.twitter.com/KlFGSCD34N
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 6, 2017
Little Caesars Arena rocking the signage for pizza and hockey. pic.twitter.com/Dfyp22wmWX
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 6, 2017
Kid Rock has two establishments inside @LCA_Detroit. pic.twitter.com/RidQVbUHlw
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 5, 2017
Tributes to Red Wings, Pistons, and musicians decorate the Little Caesars Arena concourse. pic.twitter.com/L52E5EUmpq
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 5, 2017
Say hello to Gordie Howe's statue inside Little Caesars Arena. pic.twitter.com/FSogNtlfPf
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 5, 2017
The progress at Little Caesars Arena added a big touch of character today, unveiling Detroit Spirit Murals.
(Photo by @DanMannes) pic.twitter.com/9r6HypthJx
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 1, 2017
The Pistons’ verified account dropped this cool time lapse video of LCA being built from the ground up to the finishing touches.
From the ground up. #ThisIsWhere pic.twitter.com/d4T84i7PMY
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) September 5, 2017
The first official event is next Tuesday, September 12 when Kid Rock holds his first of many scheduled concerts. There has been additional information provided to those looking to tour the facility during their special ‘Preview Week‘ prior to the concert.
Host Carley Johnston along with Group Sales Representatives Clark Rowekamp and Lauren Kalinosky discuss available tours at @LCA_detroit https://t.co/83H5Vsr86R
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 6, 2017
Heading to @LCA_Detroit soon? Make sure you know where to park and how to get around inside:https://t.co/GJO4Z2tFgX pic.twitter.com/0xm5CQpqC8
— The District Detroit (@DistrictDetroit) September 4, 2017
It won’t be long before the Red Wings and Pistons christen their new home themselves in October. Then before we know it, we’ll be seeing various college sporting events, including a men’s basketball doubleheader featuring the four Division I programs in the state later in December.
The new venue is also slated to host big-time college events, including the 2019 Frozen Four for men’s college hockey and first-weekend NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament games next spring.