The Detroit Red Wings tip off their Centennial season in October, facing off against the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena on October 9 at 7 p.m. ET. Whether you’re tracking the full 2025-26 slate or just need to know if there’s a game tonight, this guide bundles every major schedule source—NHL.com, ESPN, CBS Sports, and Fox Sports—into one place so you spend less time searching and more time planning your game night.

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Season: 2025-26 Regular Season · Official Source: NHL.com · TV Listings: ESPN, Fox Sports · Tickets: Ticketmaster · Additional Schedules: CBS Sports, Fox Sports

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact game times for future dates (verify directly on NHL.com)
  • Postseason broadcast details (not confirmed until clinching)
3Timeline signal
  • Season opens October 9, 2025 vs Montreal (NHL.com – Red Wings Official)
  • Five consecutive Atlantic Division matchups to start the season (NHL.com – Red Wings Official)
4What’s next
  • First road game: October 13 at Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL.com – Red Wings Official)
  • Use official sources for real-time updates and changes (NHL.com – Red Wings Official)

The snapshot table below consolidates key reference points for navigating the 2025-26 Red Wings schedule across official and aggregator sources.

Label Value
Primary Source www.nhl.com/redwings/schedule
Season Focus 2025-26 Regular Season
TV Coverage ESPN, Fox Sports
Tickets Ticketmaster home games
Additional CBS Sports, Fox Sports

Red Wings Next Game

To find out if there’s a Red Wings game tonight or tomorrow, check the three most reliable real-time sources. NHL.com serves as the primary authority, updating instantly when games are scheduled or rescheduled. ESPN lists game times and broadcast details for national audiences. CBS Sports displays upcoming opponents alongside recent results so you can track both past performance and future matchups at a glance.

The Red Wings open their Centennial season against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena, according to NHL.com – Red Wings Official. Their first road contest follows on October 13, traveling to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Maple Leafs at 4 p.m. ET, per NHL.com – Red Wings Official.

  • NHL.com: Live schedule with real-time updates, ticket links, and direct calendar export
  • ESPN: Game times with TV broadcast info for national audiences
  • CBS Sports: Opponent list and 2025-26 results tracker
Why this matters

Detroit’s first five matchups are all against Atlantic Division rivals, giving fans an early read on divisional competition before the schedule diversifies in November.

Detroit Red Wings Schedule PDF

The most straightforward way to grab a downloadable Red Wings schedule is through NHL.com’s calendar export feature, which lets you sync dates directly to your phone or desktop calendar. CBS Sports also offers printable views that you can save as a PDF for offline reference.

Both NHL.com and CBS Sports provide full season calendars with home-and-away designations marked, so you can plan which games to attend or stream without scrolling through a full website interface.

The catch

PDFs and calendar exports reflect the schedule as published; any rescheduled games won’t automatically update in downloaded files. Check NHL.com within 24 hours of a game date for the latest start time.

Red Wings Regular Season Schedule

The 2025-26 regular season marks Detroit’s 100th anniversary in the NHL, a milestone season that includes 82 games split across divisional, conference, and Western Conference opponents. The Red Wings face 26 games against Atlantic Division rivals, 24 against Metropolitan Division teams, and two games apiece against all 16 Western Conference foes, according to NHL.com – Red Wings Official.

Forty-one of those games land at Little Caesars Arena, with 20 scheduled on weekends: five Fridays, nine Saturdays, and six Sundays, per NHL.com – Red Wings Official. November is particularly home-heavy—nine of the month’s 14 games take place at LCA.

  • 82 total games across five categories of opponents
  • 41 home games at Little Caesars Arena, including 20 weekend slots
  • 26 Atlantic Division games to start the season against familiar rivals
Bottom line: The Centennial schedule prioritizes home crowds at Little Caesars Arena—41 games with nearly half on weekends give Detroit fans the most accessible regular-season slate in recent memory.

Printable Red Wings Schedule

Two paths work best for fans who want a physical copy or offline digital view. Ticketmaster’s event pages include arena maps and ticket options alongside game dates, making it simple to build a wishlist while viewing the schedule. NHL.com’s printable format strips away navigation clutter, leaving a clean list of dates, opponents, and times.

For a quick reference card, pull up NHL.com’s schedule page, select the print view, and save as PDF from your browser’s print dialogue. CBS Sports also supports print-optimized layouts if you prefer their interface for scanning opponent names at a glance.

The upshot

Ticketmaster and NHL.com together cover both the “what” and the “where to buy” angles—so you can plan and purchase in one workflow without switching tabs.

Fox Sports Detroit Red Wings TV Schedule

Fox Sports holds regional broadcast rights for most Red Wings games not picked up by national networks. Their schedule includes game times, channel numbers for regional audiences, and updates when national broadcasters like ESPN carry select matchups.

For games aired on ESPN’s national channels, Fox Sports typically defers to the national broadcast feed, but their site still lists which Fox Sports regional network carries the local simulcast. Check Fox Sports for the regional view, and cross-reference with ESPN’s schedule page when a national window is announced.

  • Fox Sports: Regional games with local broadcast times and channel info
  • ESPN: National broadcast windows and prime-time matchups
  • NHL.tv: Out-of-market streaming for subscribers with valid regional restrictions
The trade-off

Regional sports packages through cable or streaming services are required to access Fox Sports broadcasts. Cord-cutters should verify their streaming platform carries the Fox Sports regional channel before the season starts.

Confirmed

  • Full 2025-26 schedule published on NHL.com and ESPN
  • Season opener against Montreal Canadiens on October 9 at 7 p.m. ET
  • TV coverage on Fox Sports and ESPN for most games
  • 41 home games at Little Caesars Arena, including 20 weekend dates
  • Printable and calendar export options available on NHL.com

Unclear

  • Exact start times for individual games beyond opening week
  • Which specific national windows ESPN will claim mid-season
  • Postseason broadcast arrangements (pending team qualification)

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Additional sources

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Frequently asked questions

How do I access the official Detroit Red Wings schedule?

Visit NHL.com’s Red Wings schedule page for the authoritative source with real-time updates, ticket links, and calendar export options. ESPN and CBS Sports also publish full season calendars with broadcast details.

What sites show Red Wings game results?

CBS Sports maintains a fixtures-and-results tracker that shows completed games alongside upcoming matchups. NHL.com’s scoreboard page updates within minutes of each final buzzer.

Where are Detroit Red Wings tickets sold?

Ticketmaster handles primary market sales directly, while NHL.com links to verified resale platforms for secondary market pricing. Both show seat maps and price ranges before purchase.

Does the Red Wings schedule include preseason games?

The 2025-26 schedule posted on NHL.com covers the regular season. Preseason dates are typically published separately in September—check NHL.com – Red Wings Official for any updates as training camp approaches.

How often is the Red Wings schedule updated?

NHL.com updates within hours of any announced change, including rescheduled games, broadcast switches, and venue adjustments. CBS Sports and ESPN refresh on a rolling basis, usually within one business day of an official announcement.

What apps show Red Wings live games?

The ESPN app and Fox Sports app both stream live game coverage for authenticated subscribers. The NHL app provides out-of-market streaming through NHL.tv and integrates with cable provider credentials for regional broadcasts.

Are Red Wings away games listed on schedules?

Yes—every schedule view on NHL.com, ESPN, and CBS Sports lists away games alongside home dates, with the opponent’s city and arena noted for each road contest.