Drive-in movie theater · Plymouth, Michigan

Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena Theater

  • Gets dark7:21 pmGates open 7:30 pm
  • Google rating
    4
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  • Screens3
  • 2026 seasonMay to September
  • Price$13per adult
  • Outside foodNot allowed
  • Sit outsideYes*
  • Car spots600
  • Opened2005

Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena is a seasonal pop-up drive-in theater set up in the arena parking lot in Plymouth, Michigan, formerly known as Compuware.

Refreshments and restrooms are available on site, and guests who plan to sit outside their car are advised to bring a portable FM radio for the audio.

Location

Where is Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena Theater?

Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena Theater is at 14900 Beck Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170. The entrance is at Port Street. The closest highway is M-14. Landmarks: On Beck Road, with Commerce Center Drive to the east and Halyard Drive to the west; Five Mile Road is the main road to the north.

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Where to eat nearby

If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:

  • Lavash Mediterranean GrillRestaurant · 0.28 miles · 4.9 stars
  • Kimchi BoxKorean restaurant · 0.31 miles · 4.3 stars
  • Qilin DumplingsRestaurant · 0.37 miles · 4.7 stars

Start time

What time does the movie start at Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena Theater?

What Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena Theater says: Reviewers in 2025 say pre-show ads ran 15 to 40 minutes before the movie.

In October the sun sets around 6:52 pm and it gets dark around 7:21 pm.

Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.

Here is when it gets dark in each month, from May to September, on the 15th.

MonthGets dark
May9:20 pm
June9:47 pm
July9:42 pm
August9:06 pm
September8:13 pm

For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.

Prices

How much Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena Theater costs

  • Adult$13
  • Child$11Ages 4-12
  • Under 4FreeKids 3 and under

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Amenities

Food, restrooms and rules

  • Snack bar
  • You cannot bring your own food
  • You can sit outside your car
  • Pre-show ads can run 15 to 40 minutes before the movie starts, per 2025 reviews.
  • CJ's Delivery used to bring food to cars by golf cart, per a 2025 review.
  • Double features have returned post-pandemic, per a 2025 review.

Before you go

Know before you go

  • The box office opens 7:30 pm
  • Walk to the nearby McDonald's and bring food back to eat during the movie, per an August 2026 review.
  • A 2025 review reported the theater closed Mondays and Tuesdays, which was not stated on the official listing.

FAQ

Questions about Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena Theater, answered

How many screens does Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena have?

Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena has three screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.

What time does the movie start at Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena?

What Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena says: Reviewers in 2025 say pre-show ads ran 15 to 40 minutes before the movie. In October it gets dark around 7:21 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.

When is Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena open?

For the 2026 season, Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena is open from May to September, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. It closes for the winter and reopens in the spring, so a trip outside those months is not possible.

How much does Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena cost?

Admission to Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena is $13 per adult, $11 per child 4-12. Two adults and two children come to $48. Children 3 and under get in free.

Can I bring my own food to Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena?

Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena does not allow outside food or drink. Everything you eat has to come from the counter, which is how a lot like this one keeps its gate price down. Eat before you go, or plan on buying dinner there.

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The start times

Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena starts the movie when it gets dark, so the time moves through the year. The times here are close, not exact.

Prices, hours and radio channels change. Double-check on Summer Drive-In at USA Hockey Arena's website before you go. Spot a mistake? Tell us and we will check it.

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