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Calihan Hall

Calihan Hall is the Division I basketball home of Detroit Mercy in Detroit. This FanProof guide focuses on… Read more

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Reviewed 10.17.26

Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Use the currently linked McNichols campus map for orientation around Calihan Hall and Fairfield Street. It distinguishes student/visitor, faculty/staff, VIP and accessible spaces; it does not make every nearby lot public for games. Confirm the current game’s permitted entrance, lot and fee. The visiting-team bus route in the 2026–27 guide is not general spectator parking.
Arrive
Calihan’s published arena guide lists men’s basketball entry 90 minutes before tip-off and women’s entry one hour before. It directs will call to the northwest entrance; confirm current event instructions because this is an older guide.
Exact location
Calihan Hall, Detroit, MIOpen directions (opens in a new tab)
View of Calihan Hall, home of Detroit Mercy basketball.
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Home teams
Detroit Mercy basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity7,917listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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Calihan Hall, Detroit, MI

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The published arena guide says Calihan Hall has no elevators and balcony access involves steep steps; confirm an appropriate main-floor placement with the box office before buying if needed. Bags receive inspection and the arena cannot store prohibited items. The older guide places fan assistance and lost items at the southeast Fan Services Booth; check current event restrictions.

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Destination: Calihan Hall, Calihan Hall, Detroit, MI. Calihan’s published arena guide lists men’s basketball entry 90 minutes before tip-off and women’s entry one hour before. It directs will call to the northwest entrance; confirm current event instructions because this is an older guide. Use the currently linked McNichols campus map for orientation around Calihan Hall and Fairfield Street. It distinguishes student/visitor, faculty/staff, VIP and accessible spaces; it does not make every nearby lot public for games. Confirm the current game’s permitted entrance, lot and fee. The visiting-team bus route in the 2026–27 guide is not general spectator parking.

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The published arena guide says Calihan Hall has no elevators and balcony access involves steep steps; confirm an appropriate main-floor placement with the box office before buying if needed. Bags receive inspection and the arena cannot store prohibited items. The older guide places fan assistance and lost items at the southeast Fan Services Booth; check current event restrictions.

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Seating chart

Archived reference · Calihan Hall sections, row ranges and floor areas

Calihan Hall: Seating chart, Archived reference · Calihan Hall sections, row ranges and floor areas. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Complete operator-hosted seating PDF retains sections 1–19, printed row/seat-range endpoints, benches/scoring table, press, floor reserved/GA zones, north arrow, full color legend and the original Ticketmaster/operator marks. The document metadata identifies 2010–11, despite its older archive path; confirm current allocations and access with the actual game ticket. The original note says the center-court logo is opposite actual orientation: use the north arrow and benches, not the logo, to orient yourself.

Venue layout

Campus reference · McNichols campus and Calihan Hall approaches

Calihan Hall: Venue layout, Campus reference · McNichols campus and Calihan Hall approaches. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete currently linked Detroit Mercy campus map retains Calihan Hall, Fairfield Street, McNichols/Livernois, the main entrance, full directory, accessible symbols and student/visitor, faculty/staff and VIP lot labels. The printed map revision is May 29, 2018, with a 2020 archive URL; use it for orientation and confirm current game-day access and parking. It is not a seating chart or permission to use every lot. The separate 2026–27 basketball visiting-team bus plan is not general fan parking.

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Detroit Mercy basketball with the actual game’s floor or upper-level ticket and any accessible seating arrangements confirmed before purchase
Watch out for
The published arena guide says Calihan Hall has no elevators and balcony access involves steep steps; confirm an appropriate main-floor placement with the box office before buying if needed. Bags receive inspection and the arena cannot store prohibited items. The older guide places fan assistance and lost items at the southeast Fan Services Booth; check current event restrictions.
Good arrival window
Calihan’s published arena guide lists men’s basketball entry 90 minutes before tip-off and women’s entry one hour before. It directs will call to the northwest entrance; confirm current event instructions because this is an older guide.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
Use the currently linked McNichols campus map for orientation around Calihan Hall and Fairfield Street. It distinguishes student/visitor, faculty/staff, VIP and accessible spaces; it does not make every nearby lot public for games. Confirm the current game’s permitted entrance, lot and fee. The visiting-team bus route in the 2026–27 guide is not general spectator parking.
Best option
The guide places accessible parking outside the north entrances, first come, with an accessible drop-off directly outside the northeast entrance. General parking uses the McNichols entrance; confirm current event fees rather than relying on the older published price.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Positive

College basketball game day

Calihan Hall reflects Detroit Mercy traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic arena address.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Detroit Mercy traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.17.26

For Calihan Hall: confirm the exact Detroit Mercy parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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