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About Cobo Arena
Welcome to Cobo Arena, now part of Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. With a storied past as a multi-purpose indoor arena—home to the Detroit Pistons from 1961 to 1978—this space has evolved into a premier ballroom and exhibit venue. Located at 1 Washington Boulevard (formerly 600 Civic Center Drive), Cobo Arena offers a central hub for large-scale events, conferences, galas, and live performances. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth, no-fuss visit.
Whether you’re looking to secure tickets for an event at this historic site or just exploring Detroit’s downtown venue scene, consider Huntington Place as your anchor for accessible transportation, ample parking, and convenient hospitality options within walking distance.
Nearby, Downtown Detroit offers a range of hotels and restaurants to fit your travel style, from classic properties like Fort Pontchartrain a Wyndham Hotel to modern stays within a short stroll. For dining, you’ll find a variety of options near Huntington Place to fuel your day or night out. When you’re ready to book, we can connect you with trusted affiliate partners for hotel rooms and dining experiences close to the venue. If you’re curious about the venue’s legacy, consider the iconic events once hosted at Cobo Arena—Kiss’ Alive! recording in 1975, Bob Seger’s Live Bullet performances in 1975, and more—adding a touch of rock history to your Detroit plans.
Key details: Huntington Place provides 2,246 attached parking spaces across the Roof Deck, Congress Street Garage, and Washington Blvd. Garage. Transit is convenient with an on-site Detroit People Mover station and strong DDOT and Tunnel Bus connections. The venue sits in the heart of Detroit’s downtown, making it easy to pair your event with nearby hotels and dining options within walking distance.
For current event listings and ticket availability at Cobo Arena, secure your seats through your trusted source. We’re here to make tickets simple and reliable—no fuss, just access to the events you want.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 12,191 seats (Cobo Arena).
- Historic address: 600 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, MI 48226; current Huntington Place address is 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226.
- Venue type: former multi-purpose indoor arena (home to the Detroit Pistons 1961–1978) now repurposed as ballroom/exhibit space within Huntington Place.
- Seating chart: no current arena seating chart; interior gutted around 2010–2015 to create banquet/exhibit space.
- Parking: Huntington Place offers 2,246 attached parking spaces across Roof Deck, Congress Street Garage, and Washington Blvd. Garage.
- Transit: on-site Detroit People Mover station at Huntington Place; strong public transit connections (DDOT, Tunnel Bus).
- Nearby hotels: Downtown Detroit hotels nearby, including Fort Pontchartrain a Wyndham Hotel (and other options within walking distance).
- Notable events hosted: Detroit Pistons games at Cobo Arena (1961–1978); Kiss recording Alive! (May 16, 1975); Bob Seger Live Bullet (Sept 4–5, 1975); Nancy Kerrigan attack (Jan 6, 1994) at Cobo Arena; NAIA/National events held at Cobo Center.