DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons have revealed a list of giveaways, new food items, and events for the playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.
Playoff schedule at LCA
The next two games of the best-of-seven series will be played at Little Caesars Arena:
- Game 3: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24.
- Game 4: 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27.
A pregame fan fest will be held outside at the LCA Plaza before both games -- at 4 p.m. Thursday and at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Here’s what the fan fest will include:
- Airbrush tattoo station.
- Custom airbrush T-shirt making by artist SW Freddy.
- Sneaker cleaning.
- A player card photo booth activation.
- Free coffee and smoothies from Cappuccino Man, presented by United Dairy Industry of Michigan.
Visit Detroit’s D-Rover van and halfcourt basketball court will transform the Little Caesars Arena Plaza into a pregame party before doors open for each home game.
Fans don’t have to have tickets to the game to enjoy the fan fests.
Doors open 90 minutes before tipoff of both games -- 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
Game 3 schedule (Thursday, April 24):
- 4 p.m.: Fan Fest at LCA Plaza.
- 5:30 p.m.: Doors open.
- 7 p.m.: Tipoff.
Game 4 schedule (Sunday, April 27):
- 10 a.m.: Fan Fest at LCA Plaza.
- 11:30 a.m.: Doors open.
- 1 p.m.: Tipoff.
Game 3 giveaways
The first 10,000 fans at Game 3 will receive thundersticks and a Pix Mob light-up bracelet.
The bracelets activate in tandem during pregame intros, halftime, and throughout the game.
All fans will get a T-shirt from Henry Ford Health at their seats.
Game 4 giveaways
The first 10,000 fans at Game 4 will receive thundersticks at the doors.
All fans will get a rally towel from BetRivers and Visit Detroit at their seats.
National Anthems and halftime shows
Michigan-native Kem will sing the National Anthem for Game 3. Guitarist Marcin will perform at halftime.
LaShell Renae will perform the National Anthem for Game 4. EDM DJ Kevin Saunderson is the halftime act.
New merchandise
The Pistons and Delaware North revealed new food and and merchandise for the playoffs.
This includes the Pistons’ team roster lineup T-shirt, a caricature graphic T-shirt, and the Nike NBA Playoff Mantra shirt.
The team store at LCA will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, through Saturday, April 26 -- except for Thursday, April 24, when the shop will be open from noon to 4:30 p.m.
The Pistons teamed up with KiwiClo for a Team Store exclusive Detroit Pistons 2025 NBA Playoff snapback hat to celebrate the team’s return to the postseason.
Fans who buy one of the hats get to try the claw machine to win prizes.







New food
Here are some of the new food items at LCA during the playoffs.
- 313 Grill (near Portals 2, 13, 51 and 69): Triple Double, a triple patty smash burger with bacon, cheese, and burger sauce.
- The Coop (near Portals 18, 38 and 66): Truffle Poutine Fries with black truffle gravy, cheese curds, and Parmesan.
- 1701 Deli (near Portal 56): Creative bao options like the Wagyu Beef Bao, Lobster “Roll” Bao, and a sweet Dim Sum Donut.
- Johnny Noodle King’s Takeover (near Portal 28): Shoyu Mazemen, Chilled Rice Noodle, Fried Chicken Karaage, and the Pork Sando.
Pistons’ souvenir beer cups featuring the team’s playoff roster will be available and a Pistons playoff souvenir punch bowl will be offered at the beverage cart near Portal 12.

The Mixing Board, Little Caesars Arena’s pregame and postgame restaurant destination, is also offering food and drink specials, along with live entertainment during the playoffs. A special prix fixe three-course menu includes a Baltimore-style lobster roll and a prime dry aged wagyu strip.
Drink specials will highlight red and blue cocktails inspired by Pistons colors, and a limited bar menu with favorites like wings, queso and chips, and dip will be available postgame.









