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If you are planning to attend a Detroit Lions game at Ford Field and don’t yet have tickets, you might be wondering about your options. Can you buy Lions tickets at the stadium gate?
Update: As of this year, the Detroit Lions use digital tickets only. The ticket office windows at the stadium do not issue paper tickets, but can provide assistance in purchasing digital tickets. You can purchase tickets directly from the team’s website as long as supplies last. You can also use ticket brokers like Ticketmaster, StubHub, or Vivid Seats. I like to use Vivid Seats because they show me what my view from the seats will look like prior to purchase. Click here to view Lions tickets available at VividSeats.com (affiliate link takes you to vividseats.com).
Any fan needing assistance purchasing tickets can contact the team’s ticket office via phone, or visit the ticket office during regular business hours. The Lions Ticket Office is located on the northeast side of the stadium on the street level next to Gate G, just off St. Antoine Street.
UPDATE – Please note that as of this year, due to health and safety concerns, many NFL ticket offices are working remotely, or with reduced hours. Contacting the Ford Field ticket office via phone or email in advance to confirm office hours is recommended. NFL stadiums have adopted mobile ticketing in an attempt to reduce the risk of ticket fraud.
Buying NFL tickets online can help simplify the process and remove some of the annoyances and risks that come from trying to buy tickets at the stadium. In this article, we discuss how to buy Lions tickets at Ford Field, and what your other options might be.
Buying Lions Tickets at the Stadium
Can You Buy Lions Tickets at Ford Field?
As of this year, the Detroit Lions use digital tickets only. The ticket office windows at the stadium do not issue paper tickets, but can provide assistance in purchasing digital tickets. The Lions Ticket Office is located on the northeast side of the stadium on the street level next to Gate G, just off St. Antoine Street (view).
It is important to understand, if you are hoping to walkup and buy tickets at Ford Field for a game that same day, you may not have any luck. Sometimes there are not tickets available to buy through the Lions.
Detroit Lions home games can sellout. Therefore, if you wait to buy tickets at the game, you might miss out. Buying your tickets in advance, if possible, is always best.
If you are hoping to buy tickets for games in the future, you do have the option to search on Vivid Seats or some other online ticket broker. If you want to try to buy through the Lions Ticket Office, my advice is to reach out to them via phone or internet.
The Ford Field ticket office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm Eastern Standard. The ticket office is also open 3 hours before kickoff on game days. I recommend to give them a call ahead of time to make sure they are open (contact info here).
Best Online Site for Lions Tickets
Buying from the team, if possible, is always the best option. But some fans like to use online ticket brokers like StubHub and Vivid Seats, which give you access to re-sold fan-to-fan tickets.
There are many places to buy Lions tickets from online, but I prefer Vivid Seats because of the 100% Buyer Guarantee, their digital platform, and their loyalty program. They also have a great app for phones to use that gives you access to digital tickets. Digital tickets are nice, as they can be scanned at the gates making them contactless. Click here to view Lions tickets available at Vivid Seats (affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com) .
Buying tickets online can be a bit scary when it comes to giving out your information, which is why Vivid Seats has their 100% Buyer Guarantee program. The program is designed to give you security and peace of mind when you are buying tickets online. Here is all that comes with the 100% Buyers Guarantee program:
- Hassle Free Customer Service
- Private and Secure transaction (no selling or sharing your information to brokers)
- Tickets Delivered before the Event Guaranteed or Money Back
- Valid and Authentic Tickets or money back
- Accurate Order Guarantee (your tickets will be identical, comparable, or better than your order or money back)
- Money Back Guarantee for Cancelled Events
Not only do they make sure your are satisfied and your transactions are secure, but they also have a very user-friendly platform. When you go to purchase tickets, they show you exactly where the seats are on the stadium map. They also give you an actual picture view from those seats.
Vivid Seats Loyalty Program
As mentioned, Vivid Seats has a great loyalty program. Depending on how much you spend, you can earn up to 9% cash back on any purchase you make with them. Not only do you get an incredible 9% cash back if you reach “HOF” status, you will also get access to special VIP events and other additional perks. You can see more details here.
Of course, you can always contact the Lions and see if they have tickets available, but often times buying through Vivid Seats gives you a wider range of tickets and prices to choose from. If you choose not to buy your tickets at Ford Field, or through the Lions official website, the best place to buy Lions tickets online is Vivid Seats.
The difference between buying from Vivid Seats versus buying directly from the team is Vivid Seats is a secondary ticket marketplace, meaning fan-to-fan. As mentioned, usually online ticket brokers like Vivid Seats will have a lot more tickets available and options to choose from.
There are, of course, other fan-to-fan ticket sites out there besides Vivid Seats that will also work just fine (like Stubhub). But I like to use Vivid Seats to take advantage of their 100% Buyer Guarantee and loyalty program. Click here to browse through Lions tickets on Vivid Seats to see what seats are available, and what prices (affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com).
The NFL has partnered with Ticketmaster as the preferred primary ticketing partner. Ticketmaster also has an online platform called Ticket Exchange, which is also a very popular fan-to-fan platform that competes with Vivid Seats.
Detroit Lions Ticket Information
Ford Field Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours: Ford Field ticket office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm Eastern Standard. I recommend to give them a call ahead of time to make sure they are open (contact info here).
The ticket office is also open on game days and opens 3 hours prior to kickoff. Here is where you can learn more on their website.
Where is the Ticket Office at Ford Field?
Ticket Office Location: The Lions Ticket Office is located on the northeast side of the stadium on the street level next to Gate G just off St. Antoine Street (view).
You can always contact the Lions Ticket Office via phone or email for more information on purchasing tickets at the stadium or through the Lions website (info). If you are looking for more entrance information, you can read our Detroit Lions Ford Field Gate Guide.
Where is Will Call at Ford Field?
Will Call Location: All NFL tickets are now digital. For specific will call needs, it is best to reach out to the team.
General Ford Field Information
Ford Field opened in 2002 and is the home to the Detroit Lions. It is an enclosed stadium, so you won’t have to worry about elements while you are at a Lions game (of course you may need to worry about the elements getting to a Lions game). It seats roughly 65,000 fans for Lions game days.
Ford Field is a $500 million complex boasts a seven-story atrium within the warehouse. At the end of the atrium (the southeast corner of the stadium) is a glass wall, which provides a picturesque view of the Detroit skyline. If you are going to a Lions game, you should read our guide on Detroit Lions Parking Tips for Ford Field.
Ford Field is comprised of approximately 1.85 million square feet with four levels of suites, a level of club seating, and a ground level designated for restaurants, concessions and retail (source).
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