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HISTORY:

When Ford Field opened its doors in 2002, it marked the return of the Lions to downtown Detroit for the first time since 1974.

Built at a cost of $500 million, Ford Field includes a giant, glass wall that reveals the Motor City's skyline and the old Hudson's warehouse, which originally was built in 1920 by Hudson's department store as a seven-level repository for fine linens, furniture and light fixtures.

The impressive facility, on which ground was broken in 1999 and has nearly two-million square feet of space, has already hosted Super Bowl XL in 2006, the 2009 men's basketball Final Four and the 2010 Frozen Four.

-- Information from the Detroit Lions website was used in this overview

SEATING NOTES:

• Sections 337 to 340 are Family-No Alcohol Sections. No alcohol is permitted in these sections.
• North Side Suites must be specified as such in order to map properly.

Address:

2000 Brush St.
Detroit, MI 48226

Directions:

For suggested routes to Ford Field, consult the Lions team website.

Parking:

There are numerous privately owned lots surrounding Ford Field that operate public parking on a first come, first serve basis. Click here for a listing of preferred lot owners and contact numbers compiled by the Lions.