Parking in Downtown Detroit: Guide to getting around for Tigers, Red Wings games tonight

Wednesday's Detroit Tigers playoff game drew a huge crowd to Detroit. With the Tigers playing at home again Thursday and a Red Wings game right down the street, it's expected to be busy again tonight.

First pitch for the Tigers game is at 6:08 p.m., while the puck drops at 8 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena. 

Here's what to know before you head downtown:

Parking in Downtown Detroit

Spot Hero allows you to see nearby parking options and prices. Plus, you can use the website to book a spot now, so it is reserved and paid for when you get there.

As of Thursday, few spots near Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena remain on Spot Hero. The ones closest to Comerica are around $80, while once closed to Little Caesars are around $30-$40.

If you're OK with walking a bit, you'll have more luck finding a spot without breaking the bank. There are lots further from the action but closer to the heart of downtown that are currently available for $20 and below, with some as cheap as $10 if you head a bit west of the busy area.

Book a parking spot here.

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Getting around Detroit

MoGo 

MoGo bike stations are around Detroit, making it easy to get around on two wheels.

There are several options for using the bikes:

- Pay As You Go Pass: $1 to unlock, 25 cents a minute

- 1 Hour Pass: $10

- Explore the City (unlimited number of trips up to 60 minutes in duration and is available for three days): $15

- Prepaid Pass (Two hours of ride time that can be broken up into several trips or used all at once): $18

- Monthly Pass (Unlimited number of 60-minute trips for 30 days): $20

- Annual Pass (Unlimited number of 60-minute trips for one year): $90

- Access pass (Unlimited number of 60-minute trips for one year for people on Food Assistance, Cash Assistance/Family Independence, Medicaid, Health Michigan Plan, Children's Special Health Care Services, and Child Care Assistance): $5

See the MoGo station map here.

The QLINE

QLINE rides are free. The streetcar has 12 stops along Woodward. It runs from 8 a.m. to midnight on Mondays through Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays.

The commuter lot near the Detroit Amtrak station is an option for hassle-free parking near the QLINE.

Be aware that downtown's other mode of transit - the People Mover - is currently closed.

DDOT buses

Another option for getting into and around Detroit is by bus.

Check out the route map below, and find bus schedules here.

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