Detroit's new arena to be named "Little Caesars Arena"

[R.J]

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/04/28/new-home-of-detroit-red-wings-to-be-little-caesars-arena
http://windsorstar.com/sports/hockey/little-caesars-arena-new-home-to-red-wings


They say a 20-year naming rights agreement averages more than $6.25 million per year.

Not bad.

[ArgoZ]

"Little Caesars Coliseum" would fit better.

[ArgoRavi]

I didn't even realize that Detroit was getting a new arena. It seemed like only yesterday that Joe Louis Arena opened.

[PullTogether73]

I didn't even realize that Detroit was getting a new arena. It seemed like only yesterday that Joe Louis Arena opened.

Now that the Oilers have left Rexall Place, Joe Louis Arena is the second oldest arena in the NHL, after Madison Square Garden.
"The Joe" opened in 1979.
Sadly, I am old enough to remember that opening well.:o

[LLB997]

Now that the Oilers have left Rexall Place, Joe Louis Arena is the second oldest arena in the NHL, after Madison Square Garden.
"The Joe" opened in 1979.
Sadly, I am old enough to remember that opening well.:o


embarrassed? own your life experience.

grow old or die tryin !

[Will]

Given what the state of the Red Wings franchise was before Mike Ilitch bought the team, he can call the arena whatever the fuck he wants.

[jerrym]

I know that in the modern world it is not going to change, but I wish we could go back to the times when stadiums and arenas had names related to the teams that played there rather than sponsors who other than money have no tie to the sport involved.

[PullTogether73]

I know that in the modern world it is not going to change, but I wish we could go back to the times when stadiums and arenas had names related to the teams that played there rather than sponsors who other than money have no tie to the sport involved.

Why?

[R.J]

"Little Caesars Coliseum" would fit better.
First thing that crossed my mind as well when I heard the name.

I know that in the modern world it is not going to change, but I wish we could go back to the times when stadiums and arenas had names related to the teams that played there rather than sponsors who other than money have no tie to the sport involved.
For $6.25 million dollars annually; I can see why naming rights get sold. I have no issue with naming rights, but it would be nice if the Arenas name didn't change every 5-10 years like some do.