Ford Field Seating Chart
Ford Field is the home of the Detroit Lions at 2000 Brush Street in downtown Detroit. The domed stadium played its first game, a Lions preseason game against Pittsburgh, on August 24, 2002, and cost $500 million to build. One side is built into the old Hudson's warehouse from the 1920s, with a seven-story atrium inside it. The stadium lists its capacity as 65,000, and about $100 million went into new video boards and other upgrades in 2017.
Quick answer
Ford Field lists its capacity as 65,000. Wikipedia says it can expand to 70,000 for football and about 80,000 for basketball, and WrestleMania 23 drew a record crowd of 80,103.
- It has 7,251 club seats and 129 suites.
- The Lions sideline is in front of sections 102 to 110 on the team's map.
- The upper deck runs from 315 to 347 and skips the warehouse side.
- Suites hold from 8 to 50 guests each.
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Sections at Ford Field
Ford Field has a lower bowl that circles the field, a 200 level that mixes club and mezzanine seats, and an upper level on three sides. The section numbers below are read from the Lions' official seating map.
- Lower bowl — sections 100 to 141
- 200 level — club sections on both sidelines, plus mezzanine sideline and corner seats
- Upper level — sections 315 to 347, with no upper deck on the warehouse side
- Suites — 129 suites, 112 of them in the warehouse
- Clubs and boxes — the Delta Sky360 Club, 1934 Club, MGM Tunnel Club and Delta Loge Boxes
Best seats at Ford Field
The Lions' own map puts the Lions sideline in front of sections 102 to 110, with midfield at 104 to 108. Sections 123 to 131 face the visitors' sideline. Club seats are 21 inches wide, against 19 inches in the rest of the bowl. Dream Seats sit above the players' tunnel in sections 100 and 141. For concerts, Ford Field posts a separate seating map for each show, so check your event page.
Tips before you go
At Lions games, gates usually open two hours before kickoff, and tickets are mobile only. The stadium is cashless. Bags must be clear and no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Official lots usually open four hours before kickoff, but tailgating and re-entry aren't allowed there. The stadium's parking map also marks Detroit People Mover and QLINE stops nearby.
How to read the Ford Field seating chart
Sections 100 to 141 make up the lower bowl. On the 200 level, sections marked with a c are club seats: 200c to 214c on the Lions side and 227c to 234c on the visitors' side. The rest of the 200 level is mezzanine seating along the sidelines, corners and end zones, and the upper level adds club sections 330c to 332c.
The upper level runs from 315 to 347. Most suites are in the old warehouse along one sideline, and the map shows no upper deck on that side. Wikipedia also notes gaps in the upper level at two corners.
Accessible seats are at the top of certain sections on the lower and upper concourses. The accessible drop-off is near Brush Street and Montcalm Street outside Gates B and C, and the stadium also has a sensory room.
Building a seating chart for an event at Ford Field
Ford Field hosts trade shows, meetings, banquets and concerts as well as games, but it doesn't publish room capacities. Its suites hold 8 to 50 guests, and the Delta Loge Boxes 4 to 6. For a banquet in one of the clubs, plan the tables in the maker, seat each guest and print the chart for the event staff.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats are in Ford Field?
- Ford Field lists its capacity as 65,000. Wikipedia says it can expand to 70,000 for football and about 80,000 for basketball, and WrestleMania 23 drew a record crowd of 80,103.
- What are the best seats at Ford Field?
- The Lions' own map puts the Lions sideline in front of sections 102 to 110, with midfield at 104 to 108. Sections 123 to 131 face the visitors' sideline. Club seats are 21 inches wide, against 19 inches in the rest of the bowl. Dream Seats sit above the players' tunnel in sections 100 and 141. For concerts, Ford Field posts a separate seating map for each show, so check your event page.
- What sections does Ford Field have?
- Main sections include: Lower bowl — sections 100 to 141; 200 level — club sections on both sidelines, plus mezzanine sideline and corner seats; Upper level — sections 315 to 347, with no upper deck on the warehouse side. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Ford Field located?
- Ford Field is at 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226, and has 8 gate entrances. Accessible parking is listed at Lot 4 on Montcalm Street and the Ford Field Parking Deck on St. Antoine Street.
- How do I plan a private event at Ford Field?
- Contact Ford Field's event booking team about a meeting or banquet. Our free planner can then put every Ford Field guest at the right table.