The Detroit Pistons announced today their 2026 NBA Playoff activations and new offerings for the postseason, set to debut across their first two home games of Round 1 at Little Caesars Arena.
New Postseason Retail Items
The Detroit Pistons and Delaware North – the food, beverage and retail partner at Little Caesars Arena – unveiled new postseason-inspired retail offerings for fans including exclusive Playoff merchandise that will be available at the Team Store at Little Caesars Arena and online at Pistons313Shop.com.
New merchandise includes the Pistons’ team roster lineup t-shirt, the Pistons caricature graphic t-shirt, the Nike NBA Playoff Mantra Shirt, and a “Detroit Dub” shirt which will be available only after Pistons playoff wins immediately following the final buzzer in the Team Store and on Pistons313Shop.com for 24 hours following each playoff win.
The Pistons are also teaming up with Twozzday to launch two Team Store exclusive Detroit Pistons 2026 NBA Playoff hats. With purchase of either limited-edition snapback hat, customers will receive a pass to claim a 2026 Playoff pin from a digital vending machine. The hats will be available exclusively for purchase at the Detroit Pistons Team Store for Game 1 starting at 5 p.m. for ticketed guests while supplies last.
As the Pistons begin their playoff run, the Team Store at Little Caesars Arena will be open starting April 18 from 11-5 p.m. and will open early on Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. prior to doors.
New Postseason Food Offerings
Guests can expect an elevated selection of limited-time food and beverage offerings across Little Caesars Arena from the Detroit Pistons and Delaware North, featuring bold, Detroit-inspired flavors at every turn. Below is a detailed look at the new food and beverage options during the postseason:
- All The Time Fry – Seasoned fries topped with All The Time Spice Blend, All The Time Sauce and fresh scallions. Available at The Coop (Portals 18 & 19).
- Full Court Press Sundae – Vanilla ice cream topped with red or blue soda, sprinkles and a Pistons-branded topper, served in a souvenir sneaker cup. Available at The Scoop (Portals 18 & 19).
- Playoff Run-ning Taco – An elevated walking taco featuring an extra-large bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos loaded with your choice of proteins, cheeses and toppings—perfect for sharing. Available at Portal 26.
- Arena Cantina Pizza Box Nachos – House-fried cantina-style tortilla chips served with protein options including smoked pulled chicken or barbacoa, two queso choices and a full lineup of classic toppings. Available at Portable 42.
New for the playoffs, fans can visit Detroit Street Lab (Portal 28), a concept inspired by Detroit’s street food culture and built for speed, flavor and creativity, which will also include a collaboration with influencer Eric Loves Cooking.
Menu highlights include:
- Korean Corn Dogs: Bad Boy Blue (Pistons Exclusive) – Brick cheese, Blue Takis, crispy potato crust, takoyaki sauce and Kewpie mayo Street Lab Coney – All-beef hot dog, chili cheese Fritos, crispy onions and mustard
- Sandos Assembly Line: Steak Sando – Grilled tenderloin, rice wine slaw, Kewpie mayo and takoyaki sauce on RSA milk bread
- Side Street Snacks: The Foundry Fried Rice – Bacon lardons, kimchi, yum yum sauce and takoyaki drizzle
- Eric’s Motor City Crisp – Eric Loves Cooking’s Two Fairway Packing Co. beef patties, melted brick cheese, shredded lettuce, Eric’s 313 sauce and mild pepperoncini
- Eric’s Deli Steak Sandwich – Eric Loves Cooking’s Shaved tri-tip with Havarti, garlic horseradish sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and giardiniera
Playoff Beverages & Souvenirs
Postseason vibes extend to beverages and collectibles, including:
- You Don’t Want This Smoke – A show-stopping cocktail featuring tequila, Blue Curaçao, cream of coconut and a smoke bubble, served in a basketball shoe cup. Available at Beverage Cart (Portal 13).
- 20-oz Draft Cups with Pistons Player Images – Available at multiple locations throughout the arena.
