Sports fans, take note: Downtown Detroit is bracing for a busy Thursday evening with overlapping events that are sure to draw crowds. The Detroit Red Wings have made the prudent decision to push the start of their home opener at Little Caesars Arena back to 8 p.m., as the Detroit Tigers will be hosting the Cleveland Guardians for Game 4 of the ALDS at Comerica Park, with the first pitch at 6:08 p.m., according to CBS News Detroit.
Given the close proximity of the two venues and the special occasion of the Tigers' first home playoff game since 2014, as reported by Sports Illustrated, it's expected that the streets will be especially congested. Fans are being encouraged to give themselves ample time for parking, which can be reserved online in advance to avoid the rush.
The Red Wings are keen to ensure fans don't miss any of the action, so they've prepared for an early start to the festivities. Various dining establishments such as Mike's Pizza Bar, The Mixing Board, and PointsBet Sports Bar will open at 3:30 p.m. for fans to grab a bite before the puck drops. This information comes from WXYZ.
In addition to the dining options, a fan fest is set to take place starting at 4:30 p.m. in both Chevrolet Plaza and the Budweiser Biergarten, where, attendees can engage in some pre-game excitement with activities like street hockey. "During the festival, fans will be able to play street hockey next to the arena and see a live performance from the band Collison Six," CBS News Detroit notes.
