The team is returning after a historic season last year. The game marks the first time the Lions will face off against Matthew Stafford and the Rams since the NFL Wild Card last season. The Lions advanced to the NFC Championship before losing to the San Francisco 49ers.
Here's what to know about parking and road closures for the season opener.
Which roads will be closed?
According to the city of Detroit, closures will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday for a few streets:
1 p.m.: Adams between Brush and Witherell (expected to reopen at midnight)
7:30 p.m.: Brush between Beacon and Montcalm
7:30 p.m.: Witherell between Montcalm and Adams
7:30 p.m. John R between Adams and Madison
City officials advise visitors to use M-10 to downtown Detroit, as they expect heavy traffic on the Interstate 75 Grand River exit and the I-375 Madison Avenue exit.
What will transportation and parking look like?
Officials say the QLine is offering $5 park and rides from Lot 12 at Wayne State University between Woodward and Harper (6050 Woodward Ave.)
The Detroit People Mover will not be available as it is closed through mid-November for construction.
Motorists can make reservations for many downtown parking lots and garages ahead of the game through the ParkDetroit app. Tailgaters should also make reservations with the lot that they plan on using. As of Friday, some spots, including Eastern Market tailgating sports, were sold out.
Street parking is available only in designated meter zones or non-metered streets that allow parking. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed if they block crosswalks, driveways, alleys, bus stops or fire hydrants.
City officials warn residents of parking scammers when parking in vacant lots.
Officials say the show will be held downtown, and the drones will be launched from John R to Adams. According to the team, visitors must stay southeast of Madison Street for the drone show.
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