Mom's Spaghetti to Debut at Ford Field October 25
The restaurant will serve fans at a dedicated stand during the upcoming Detroit Lions home game.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Food and Drink
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Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti will be sold at Ford Field during the Detroit Lions game on October 25, 2026. The dish will be served at a food stand located outside Section 127 on the stadium's north side.
Why it matters
The menu addition builds on a multi-year partnership between the rapper and the Detroit Lions that extends through 2027. This collaboration bridges local cultural icons with the fan experience at major professional sporting events.
The Mom's Spaghetti restaurant launched its permanent location in Detroit in September 2021 after a successful 2017 pop-up. The brand further expanded its local presence in 2024 by introducing merchandise featuring Detroit Lions colors.
The players
Eminem
A world-renowned rapper and Detroit native who founded the Mom's Spaghetti restaurant brand.
Detroit Lions
The professional football team currently partnered with Eminem for halftime shows and food service initiatives.
Hailie Jade
A media personality who is hosting an upcoming tailgate event featuring Mom's Spaghetti at Union Assembly.
The details
The food will be prepared in a homespun style rather than a chef-driven one to match the restaurant's casual aesthetic. Fans can find the stand positioned near Section 127 during the game, which is scheduled to kickoff at 4:25 p.m.
Timeline
The initial Mom's Spaghetti pop-up was held in 2017.
The permanent Detroit location opened in September 2021.
Lions-themed merchandise was introduced in 2024.
Mom's Spaghetti will be sold at Ford Field on October 25, 2026.
A tailgate party featuring the food occurs November 1, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This move reflects the ongoing trend of stadium-exclusive local food partnerships aimed at increasing audience engagement through cultural relevance. Major venues are increasingly prioritizing local brand integration to differentiate their concessions from generic national stadium offerings.
Attendees at the October 25 game can purchase the dish directly from the Section 127 stand without leaving the stadium. Fans looking for off-site experiences can also attend the November 1 tailgate party at Union Assembly.
The takeaway
This expansion brings a signature Detroit-based culinary experience directly to the professional football environment. Fans can expect continued collaboration between the franchise and local brands as the 2027 partnership deadline approaches.
What happens next
A food truck serving Mom's Spaghetti is scheduled to appear at the Lions' Munich Fan Fest on November 13-14, 2026.
Further reading
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