Arrival day
Friday 2 AprilFan zones open the day before. Take the afternoon for the city.
- Half-dayMotown Museum
- EatLafayette Coney Island
Final Four 2027 (Detroit) is one big day in Detroit, but most fans arrive the day before and leave the day after. This guide covers the arrival afternoon, match-day morning, the evening and the free day after.
Detroit Metro (DTW) is 30 minutes from downtown.
Downtown, walking distance from most hotels and the People Mover.
Public transport directions to Ford Field
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Dearborn | Near the Henry Ford. |
| Mid-range | Downtown and Corktown | Walk to Ford Field. |
| Splurge | Book Tower and Shinola Hotel | Restored landmarks. |
Built around the usual weekend schedule for 3 to 5 April 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Fan zones open the day before. Take the afternoon for the city.
Free until you head to the stadium. Avoid anything far away or tiring.
A full free day before you fly.
For the night before or after the match.
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| The Henry Ford and Ford Rouge factory tour | Full day | Families, Bad weather |
| Motown Museum | Half day | Bad weather |
| Detroit food tour | Half day | Food lovers |
| Riverwalk and Belle Isle bike tour | Half day | Families |
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Final Four 2027 (Detroit).
Plan a group tripThe next edition is 3 to 5 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
Detroit Metro (DTW) is 30 minutes from downtown. Downtown, walking distance from most hotels and the People Mover.
For most visitors the best base is Downtown and Corktown: Walk to Ford Field.
Good short outings in Detroit include Motown Museum, Detroit food tour, Riverwalk and Belle Isle bike tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
Family-friendly picks: The Henry Ford and Ford Rouge factory tour, Riverwalk and Belle Isle bike tour. Michigan Science Center.
About 1 km in a straight line. Downtown, walking distance from most hotels and the People Mover.