Ford Field
Ford Field is a stadium in Detroit, Michigan. Its operator is Detroit Lions. Look also at Comerica Park, 0.2 mi away.
A stadium & arena inside Detroit
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 103K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Detroit
Ford Field is inside Detroit, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 2002
Ford Field dates from 2002 and is run by Detroit Lions. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Ford Field
Ford Field is an indoor stadium in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. It primarily serves as the home of the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), the Mid-American Conference championship game, the annual state championship football games for the MHSAA, the MHSAA State Wrestling Championships, and the MCBA Marching Band State Finals, among other events. It was also the home of the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL) from 2023 to 2025. The regular seating capacity is approximately 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for basketball.
The naming rights were purchased by the Ford Motor Company for $40 million over 20 years; the Ford family holds a controlling interest in the company, and they have controlled ownership of the Lions franchise since 1964.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 2002
- Run by
- Detroit Lions
- Wikipedia readers
- 103K a year
Bases for Ford Field
To stay close, try Detroit (97) and Warren (34).
- 1Comerica Park
- 2Fox Theatre
- 3Detroit Institute of Arts
- 4Detroit Masonic Temple
- 5The Henry Ford
- 6Belle Isle Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ford Field | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | in town | — | 97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 649,095 | $84K | D− |
| Warren | 11 mi north | 15 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,138 | $193K | C− |
| Dearborn | 9 mi west | 15 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 105,611 | $219K | C |
| Southfield | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel | 76,111 | $236K | D |
| Romulus | 18 mi southwest | 30 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Roseville | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 46,863 | $156K | D |
| Troy | 18 mi north | 25 min | 26 25 hotels · 1 campground | 88,733 | $420K | B |
| Southgate | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 13 7 hotels · 6 motels | 28,931 | $174K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Ford Field
These lie within 63 miles as the crow flies.
1in town Stadium & arenaComerica Park
2in town TheatreFox Theatre
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
32 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
Big draw62 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
4in town TheatreDetroit Masonic Temple
510 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
63 mi City parkBelle Isle ParkPhoto credits
Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Detroit Masonic Temple: Einar Einarsson Kvaran aka Carptrash at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Belle Isle Park: WMrapids, CC0
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Asked about Ford Field
Is Ford Field in Detroit?
Yes. It’s inside Detroit, MI.
When is the best time to visit Ford Field?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.
How far is Ford Field from Cleveland?
About 92 miles southeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ford Field?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ford Field?
Detroit (in town, 97 places to stay), Warren (11 mi, 34 places to stay) and Dearborn (9 mi, 26 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.