For residents of Windsor, Ontario, American Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday for our neighbors to the south—it’s a day filled with football, family and friends, and a shared love for tradition. On Thursday November 28, 2024, the Detroit Lions will take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in the 85th installment of the Lions Thanksgiving Day game.
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934, making it one of the longest-standing traditions in professional football. Just across the Detroit River from Downtown Windsor, Ford Field in Detroit becomes a hub of excitement, drawing fans from both sides of the border with the Lions return to relevancy. The Lions come into this year's game having lost 7 straight Thanksgiving Day games but are aiming to end that slump this year versus the Bears.
Thinking of crossing the border to catch the action? Get ready to open up your wallet. The cheapest ticket available on Ticketmaster is selling for $244 USD and that doesn't even get you a seat, those tickets are Standing Room Only. The most expensive seat available, 3 rows behind the end zone, will set you back $2,500. Needless to say, tickets are in high demand, and those costs are before any fees and currency exchange as well.
Want to stay in WIndsor for the event? Bars and restaruants are gearing up for the big game. Places like The GOAT in LaSalle and Lakeshore, Loose Goose in Downtown Windsor and Lakeshore, Jose's Bar + Grill in Windsor and Leamington, and Bourbon in Windsor and Tecumseh are expected to be at capacity both for dine-in and take-out so book early. You can also check out the House Sports Lounge, Legend’s Sports Bar, and the Sportsbook at Caesars Windsor. Having a party at home? You can't beat Windsor pizza. Be sure to get your Capri, Antonino's, or other Windsor pizza orders in early as they are expected to busy as well.
Kick-off is 12:30pm tomorrow, go Lions!
Cover Photo/Photo:Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
