The Detroit Red Wings posted a press release online which details the special events, giveaways and happenings taking place over the Detroit Red Wings’ first four games at Little Caesars Arena, starting on Friday, October 2nd vs. the New York Rangers:
Detroit Red Wings Reveal Fan Details for 2026-27 Opening Week, including Opening Night on Friday, Oct. 2
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings will officially begin their 101st NHL campaign with 2026-27 Opening Night, presented by Coca-Cola and Meijer, on Friday, Oct. 2 against the Original Six-rival New York Rangers at Little Caesars Arena, with puck drop set for 6:30 p.m.
The Red Wings open the Hockeytown 101 campaign with four straight home games, including a Sergei Fedorov Bobblehead giveaway, presented by Little Caesars, and Kids Day on Sunday, Oct. 4, We Are Hockeytown: Hispanic Heritage Night on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and We Are Hockeytown: Pride Night on Friday, Oct. 9. More information on theme games and special ticket packages is available at DetroitRedWings.com/TicketOffers.
Friday, Oct. 2 vs. New York Rangers | Puck drop at 6:30 p.m.
Opening Night, presented by Coca-Cola and Meijer
Opening Night will begin with the annual fan-favorite Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk in the Chevrolet Plaza outside Little Caesars Arena, with fan arrival beginning at 2:30 p.m. The Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk is complimentary and is open to fans of all ages with or without game tickets, where attendees can interact with Red Wings players and coaches and get autographs on the red carpet.
Red Wings players and coaches will be escorted down the Red Carpet by youth participants from Detroit Red Wings Foundation partner organizations like Detroit PAL, Special Olympics Michigan, Clark Park Coalition, United Heroes League and more.
Little Caesars Arena doors open on Oct. 2 at 4:30 p.m., and before doors open, fans are welcome to visit the Little Caesars Arena restaurants. Once doors open, ticketed fans can enjoy photo opportunities and check out new Red Wings merchandise before puck drop at 6:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:15 p.m. to watch team introductions and this season’s pregame show.
Fans who can’t make it to Little Caesars Arena can watch Opening Night on TNT and TRU TV and can watch all season on the new TV home of Red Wings hockey, Detroit SportsNet. Fans in the Red Wings home market can watch games on DSN through their cable/satellite provider, or direct-to-consumer streaming on the dedicated DSN tab within the MLB App. To learn more, check availability of DSN in your viewing area or purchase a streaming subscription, fans can visit DetroitRedWings.com/DSN.
Fans can also purchase a Detroit SportsNet Annual Subscription now through Oct. 5 and receive two complimentary Red Wings tickets to an October home game.
Limited tickets for Opening Night are available at DetroitRedWings.com/Tickets. Little Caesars Arena fan information is available HERE. More information about new concessions options, merchandise, giveaways and theme nights for the Hockeytown 101 campaign is available HERE.
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