AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — The Palace of Auburn Hills, formerly home to the Detroit Pistons, is slated to close this fall. Bob Seger & The Silber Bullet Band will play the final show at the arena on Saturday, Sept. 23. Conceptualized and built in 1988 by Arena Associates, The Palace has experienced a series of upgrades and renovations during its history, including $40 million of capital improvements made during the ownership of Tom Gores.
No decisions or timetable regarding future plans for the building or the property have been made at this time. Business operations for the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment will continue to function and be headquartered inside the building. Basketball operations will commence at the team’s practice facility adjacent to the venue while the new Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center in Detroit is being constructed. The Pistons will play at the new Little Caesars Arena in Detroit starting this season.