Detroit Red Wings TV Schedule 2026-27

The Detroit Red Wings TV schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season lists every game date, opponent, start time and confirmed television channel in one place. Use the schedule below to find out when the Red Wings play next, what channel the game is on and where you can stream the action.

Next Red Wings game: Detroit opens its Centennial season at Little Caesars Arena against the New York Rangers on Friday, October 2. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

What Channel Is the Detroit Red Wings Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Detroit Red Wings game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a local Detroit SportsNet broadcast or a nationally exclusive NHL game.

• Detroit SportsNet: The new local television home for most regional Red Wings games beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised Red Wings games.
• ESPN+ and Hulu: May carry selected exclusive national games and eligible out-of-market broadcasts.
• TNT, TBS and truTV: Carry selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.
• NHL Network: May carry selected games nationally, although local-market restrictions can apply.

Check the Watch On column beside each matchup for the confirmed television channel. A listing marked TBD means the final broadcast assignment has not yet been announced.

How to Watch Red Wings Games on Detroit SportsNet

Detroit SportsNet is the new year-round regional television home of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. It replaces FanDuel Sports Network Detroit for locally televised Red Wings games beginning with the 2026-27 season.

Detroit SportsNet will be available through participating cable and satellite providers throughout Michigan. Channel numbers can differ depending on the television provider and location, so fans should check their local provider’s channel guide.

Games selected for exclusive national television will not appear on Detroit SportsNet.

How to Stream Detroit Red Wings Games Without Cable

Fans who live within the Red Wings’ home television territory can subscribe directly to Detroit SportsNet for eligible in-market streaming. Geographic restrictions and national broadcast exclusivities apply.

Viewers outside Detroit’s regional television territory can watch many eligible out-of-market Red Wings games through ESPN+ Power Play. NHL Center Ice may also be available through participating cable and satellite providers.

Nationally exclusive games may instead require access to ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Hulu, TNT, TBS or truTV. Always confirm the individual game listing before subscribing to a service.

Detroit Red Wings Radio Broadcast

Detroit Red Wings games can be heard locally on 97.1 The Ticket, the flagship station of the Red Wings Radio Network.

Radio coverage is also distributed through affiliate stations across Michigan, including stations serving Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Marquette, Muskegon, Saginaw, and several northern Michigan communities.

When another major Detroit sporting event creates a scheduling conflict, a Red Wings broadcast may move to an alternate station. Check the official game listing before puck drop.

Detroit Red Wings 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Red Wings will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule, including 42 games at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit begins the season with four consecutive home games and will play seven of its first eight matchups in Hockeytown.

• Season and home opener: October 2 against the New York Rangers at 6:30 p.m. ET
• First road game: October 10 against the Montreal Canadiens
• Halloween matinee: October 31 against the St. Louis Blues
• Centennial Celebration game: November 18 against the Boston Bruins
• Night before Thanksgiving: November 25 against the Vancouver Canucks
• New Year’s Eve game: December 31 against the Carolina Hurricanes
• Edmonton visits Detroit: January 2
• Final home game: April 9 against the Pittsburgh Penguins
• Regular-season finale: April 10 at the Buffalo Sabres

What Time Is the Red Wings Game Tonight?

All start times in the Detroit Red Wings TV schedule are displayed in Eastern Time. Start times can change because of national television selections, arena scheduling, or NHL adjustments.

Return to this page on game day for the latest listed puck-drop time and television information.

Detroit Red Wings Streaming and Blackout Rules

Regional blackout restrictions are based on the viewer’s physical location and the broadcast rights assigned to the game.

A Red Wings game shown locally on Detroit SportsNet may be unavailable through ESPN+ within Detroit’s home television territory. Viewers outside the regional territory may be able to watch the same game through ESPN+ Power Play or NHL Center Ice.

Nationally exclusive games may not be shown on Detroit SportsNet. Check the schedule before puck drop to confirm the correct channel and streaming service.

Detroit Red Wings TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Detroit Red Wings game?

The next Red Wings game appears at the top of the schedule table with its date, opponent, start time, and confirmed television channel.

What channel carries most Detroit Red Wings games?

Detroit SportsNet carries most locally televised Red Wings games beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season. Nationally exclusive games may appear on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Hulu, TNT, TBS, truTV, or NHL Network.

Does Detroit SportsNet replace FanDuel Sports Network Detroit?

Yes. Detroit SportsNet replaces FanDuel Sports Network Detroit as the local television home for Red Wings games beginning with the 2026-27 season.

Can I stream Red Wings games on Detroit SportsNet?

Fans within the Red Wings’ home television territory can subscribe to Detroit SportsNet for eligible in-market streaming. National exclusivities and geographic restrictions apply.

Can I watch Red Wings games on ESPN+?

ESPN+ Power Play carries many eligible out-of-market NHL games and selected exclusive national matchups. Regional games may be blacked out on ESPN+ within the Red Wings’ home television territory.

What does TBD mean on the schedule?

TBD means the television channel has not yet been officially announced. The schedule will be updated after the NHL, Red Wings, or broadcaster confirms the assignment.

What radio station carries Detroit Red Wings games?

97.1 The Ticket is the flagship station of the Detroit Red Wings Radio Network.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Detroit Red Wings preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when the dates, start times, and broadcast channels become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Detroit Red Wings schedule. Dates, start times and broadcast information can change without notice.

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