Detroit Pistons - Home Arenas

Home Arenas

When based in Fort Wayne, Indiana:

  • North Side High School Gym (1948–1952)
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (1952–1957)

In the Detroit area:

  • Olympia Stadium (1957–1961)
  • Cobo Arena (1961–1978)
  • Pontiac Silverdome (1978–1988)
  • The Palace of Auburn Hills (1988–present)

Notes:

  • March 12, 1960, the Pistons hosted a playoff game against the Minneapolis Lakers at Grosse Pointe High School when no other facility was available.
  • April 27, 1984, the Pistons played Game 5 of their playoff series against New York in Joe Louis Arena due to a scheduling conflict.
  • During the 1984–85 season, the Silverdome's roof collapsed, causing the team to temporarily relocate back to Joe Louis Arena (for 15 home games) and Cobo Arena (for one game).

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