Ford Field's own lots don't allow tailgating, so the Lions tailgate happens at Eastern Market, where lots open 5 hours before kickoff and must be empty 60 minutes after the game. Market spaces are sold online in advance only, grills must be propane with shut-off valves or self-contained charcoal (no lighter fluid), and alcohol stays inside the tailgate lots. Treat it like a reservation, not a parking spot.
Tailgating at Ford Field