Enjoying a Hockey Game: Pay a Visit to Joe Louis Arena

Joe Louis arena is the hockey arena which is located in Detroit. The Joe Louis arena is home to the Detroit red wings and the National hockey league. The arena was established in the year 1979. The Detroit red wings played their first game in the year 1979 at Joe Louis Arena. The first season of the Detroit Red Wings was hosted at Joe Louis arena on February 5th, 1980.

The Joe Louis arena was named after the Detroit's boxer and former heavy weight champion Joe Louis. The Joe is the nick name of the arena and it is one of the oldest venues of the NHL. The location of the Joe Louis Arena is: 600, Civic center, Detroit, Michigan 48226

The Joe Louis arena is located along the banks of the Detroit River. This is one of the largest indoor venues which can accommodate up to 20,058 seats. The arena hosts professional sports and college hockey events. The arena is owned by the city of Detroit but it is operated by Olympia entertainment. The space around the arena is known as the Hockey town. The surrounding areas are known as the hockey town in tribute to the Detroit red wings.

There are 8 dressing rooms located on the ground level of the arena. The press area which is located on the third level of the arena provides the facilities for live audio and television broadcast. The arena features 86 premium suites and the 181 person private seating location situated in the southeast corner of the arena. Disabled seating and parking is available in the arena.