VOL 27 ISSUE 16, April 20, 2026
On top of playoff hockey, Delaware North is also serving up specialty offerings as the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs tip off at the very same time.
Delaware North Sportservice is delivering elevated, high‑energy food and beverage experiences at company-owned TD Garden in Boston and Little Caesars Arena in Detroit — all designed for the intensity of postseason basketball.
Boston Celtics at TD Garden
At TD Garden, Celtics playoff offerings will blend with NHL Playoff offerings for the Boston Bruins, with basketball-inspired dishes taking the spotlight on Celtics game nights.
The Frito Lay Loaded Tater Tots are topped with cheese, choice of protein, taco toppings and Cool Ranch Dorito crumbles, served in a souvenir vessel. The indulgent Dunkin’ Donut Burger features a double cheeseburger topped with bacon and sandwiched between two Dunkin’ glazed donuts.
Premium club spaces, suites and exclusive hospitality areas will deliver the same elevated experience whether basketball or hockey fans are in attendance. Specialty Celtics‑themed cocktails will rotate by playoff round, featuring a fun basketball beer sneaker for fans to take home.
Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena
In Detroit, Pistons playoff menus bring street‑food energy and Motor City pride front and center, with playful concepts, oversized formats and distinctive presentations throughout Little Caesars Arena.
Concession highlights include the Playoff Run‑ning Taco, a shareable walking taco built on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and the Arena Cantina Pizza Box Nachos, loaded with house‑fried tortilla chips, multiple protein options, queso and fresh toppings. Sweet offerings get a postseason twist with the Full Court Press Sundae, served in a collectible sneaker cup.
A new Detroit Street Lab concession stand debuts Korean‑inspired street food, including Pistons‑exclusive Bad Boy Blue Korean Corn Dogs, steak sandos served Detroit‑style on milk bread and bold side dishes such as kimchi fried rice.
Local food influencer Eric Loves Cooking collaborated with Detroit Street Lab on two new playoff items, Eric’s Motor City Crisp and Eric’s Deli Steak Sandwich.
Beverage offerings include specialty cocktails served in basketball shoe cups, souvenir draft cups featuring Pistons players and creative mocktails designed for fans of all ages.
Premium dining spaces elevate the playoff experience with tableside tacos, molten‑cheese burgers, lobster mac and oversized desserts, while playoff‑exclusive retail — from branded hats and T‑shirts to collectible accessories — completes the postseason experience.
