History of Wayne State Fieldhouse in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2026

Wayne State Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena located in Detroit, owned by Wayne State University. It hosts the Wayne State Warriors basketball teams (men's and women's) and the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. The arena provides a venue for sporting events and contributes to the athletic programs of Wayne State University.

May 1, 2019: Wayne State University and Detroit Pistons Partnership

On May 1, 2019, Wayne State University partnered with the Detroit Pistons to build a new $25 million arena near Trumbull and Warren Avenues. The Pistons aimed to locate their NBA G League affiliate closer to Detroit, leading to this decision.

2021: Motor City Cruise Relocation

In 2021, the Detroit Pistons relocated the Northern Arizona Suns, a G League franchise purchased from the Phoenix Suns, to Detroit. The team was rebranded as the Motor City Cruise.

June 2, 2023: XFC Detroit Grand Prix

On June 2, 2023, the Wayne State Fieldhouse hosted its first mixed martial arts event, the XFC Detroit Grand Prix, featuring John Lopez vs. Matt Lagou as the headlining match.

March 28, 2024: Big Time Boxing USA: Carrillo vs. Rankin

On March 28, 2024, the Wayne State Fieldhouse hosted Big Time Boxing USA: Carrillo vs. Rankin, where Juan Carrillo defeated Quinton Rankin via TKO in the main event.

October 26, 2024: TNA Wrestling's Bound for Glory

On October 26, 2024, TNA Wrestling held their Bound for Glory pay-per-view event at Wayne State Fieldhouse, marking the first professional wrestling show hosted at the arena. The event was followed by tapings of Impact! and Xplosion episodes the next day.