The Detroit Red Wings' new home will be named Little Caesars Arena.
The 20,000-seat building is scheduled to open in 2017-18. The Red Wings have played in Joe Louis Arena since 1979.
The announcement was made by Olympia Entertainment and Little Caesars on Thursday.
Red Wings' new home: Little Caesars Arena
Detroit to move into building for 2017-18 season
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