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2026-27 Detroit Red Wings Schedule Printable – The official 2026-27 Detroit Red Wings schedule includes 84 regular-season games: 42 at home and 42 away. Detroit opens against the New York Rangers on Friday, October 2, 2026 and closes against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, April 10, 2027. Every game time below is shown in ET.
Quick note: This page includes regular-season games only. Preseason and playoff games are excluded. Broadcast listings that have not yet been announced are marked TBA.
When Does the 2026-27 NHL Regular Season Start and End?
The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and concludes Saturday, April 10, 2027. The league schedule has expanded to 84 games per team.
2026-27 Detroit Red Wings Schedule Printable
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Detroit Red Wings Schedule 2026-27 by Month
October 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Friday | New York Rangers | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 6:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Sunday | Winnipeg Jets | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Ottawa Senators | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Friday | Seattle Kraken | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday | Montreal Canadiens | Away | Centre Bell | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Tuesday | New Jersey Devils | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 6:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Thursday | Philadelphia Flyers | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Saturday | San Jose Sharks | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Seattle Kraken | Away | Climate Pledge Arena | 9:40 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Thursday | Vancouver Canucks | Away | Rogers Arena | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Saturday | Calgary Flames | Away | Scotiabank Saddledome | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | Edmonton Oilers | Away | Rogers Place | 9:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Thursday | Chicago Blackhawks | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Saturday | St. Louis Blues | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
November 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Monday | Florida Panthers | Away | Amerant Bank Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Away | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Thursday | Vegas Golden Knights | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Saturday | Colorado Avalanche | Away | Ball Arena | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Tuesday | St. Louis Blues | Away | Enterprise Center | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Thursday | Florida Panthers | Away | Amerant Bank Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Saturday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Away | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Boston Bruins | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Saturday | New York Islanders | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Vancouver Canucks | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Friday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Away | Nationwide Arena | 3:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Saturday | Nashville Predators | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
December 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2026 | Tuesday | Calgary Flames | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Thursday | Colorado Avalanche | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Saturday | Boston Bruins | Away | TD Garden | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Wednesday | New Jersey Devils | Away | Prudential Center | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Friday | New York Rangers | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Saturday | Florida Panthers | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Los Angeles Kings | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Thursday | Washington Capitals | Away | Capital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Friday | Philadelphia Flyers | Away | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Sunday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 5:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Nashville Predators | Away | Bridgestone Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Monday | Buffalo Sabres | Away | KeyBank Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 29, 2026 | Tuesday | New York Rangers | Away | Madison Square Garden | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Thursday | Carolina Hurricanes | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 2:00 PM ET | TBA |
January 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2027 | Saturday | Edmonton Oilers | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Monday | Dallas Stars | Away | American Airlines Center | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Thursday | Utah Mammoth | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Saturday | Boston Bruins | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Wednesday | Utah Mammoth | Away | Delta Center | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Saturday | Chicago Blackhawks | Away | United Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Sunday | Minnesota Wild | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 5:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 19, 2027 | Tuesday | Anaheim Ducks | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 21, 2027 | Thursday | Minnesota Wild | Away | Grand Casino Arena | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Saturday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 25, 2027 | Monday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 27, 2027 | Wednesday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 29, 2027 | Friday | Florida Panthers | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Saturday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Away | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
February 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Anaheim Ducks | Away | Honda Center | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 11, 2027 | Thursday | Los Angeles Kings | Away | Crypto.com Arena | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Saturday | San Jose Sharks | Away | SAP Center at San Jose | 4:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Monday | Vegas Golden Knights | Away | T-Mobile Arena | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 18, 2027 | Thursday | Montreal Canadiens | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Friday | Carolina Hurricanes | Away | Lenovo Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Sunday | Buffalo Sabres | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 3:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Away | Scotiabank Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Thursday | Ottawa Senators | Away | Canadian Tire Centre | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Saturday | Boston Bruins | Away | TD Garden | 12:00 PM ET | TBA |
March 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2027 | Monday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Away | Scotiabank Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 4, 2027 | Thursday | New Jersey Devils | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Saturday | Dallas Stars | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Winnipeg Jets | Away | Canada Life Centre | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Friday | Buffalo Sabres | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Sunday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Away | PPG Paints Arena | 2:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 16, 2027 | Tuesday | Philadelphia Flyers | Away | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Thursday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Saturday | Montreal Canadiens | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Washington Capitals | Away | Capital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 24, 2027 | Wednesday | Washington Capitals | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Saturday | New York Islanders | Away | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Sunday | Montreal Canadiens | Away | Centre Bell | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Tuesday | Ottawa Senators | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
April 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2027 | Friday | Carolina Hurricanes | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 4, 2027 | Sunday | Ottawa Senators | Away | Canadian Tire Centre | 5:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Tuesday | New York Islanders | Away | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 9, 2027 | Friday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Home | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Saturday | Buffalo Sabres | Away | KeyBank Center | 6:00 PM ET | TBA |
Detroit Red Wings Home Schedule 2026-27
Detroit has 42 designated home games. The first is Friday, October 2, 2026 against the New York Rangers at 6:30 PM ET. Regular home games are scheduled at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Red Wings Away Schedule 2026-27
The Red Wings have 42 designated away games. Their first road game is Saturday, October 10, 2026 against the Montreal Canadiens. Always confirm the venue and start time before traveling.
Important Games and Matchups
Detroit begins with four consecutive home games, including the October 2 opener against the New York Rangers. The first road game is an Original Six matchup in Montreal on October 10, and Chicago visits Detroit on October 29.
- Season opener: Friday, October 2, 2026 vs. the New York Rangers (Home), 6:30 PM ET.
- Home opener: Friday, October 2, 2026 vs. the New York Rangers, 6:30 PM ET.
- Regular-season finale: Saturday, April 10, 2027 vs. the Buffalo Sabres (Away), 6:00 PM ET.
Rivalry Games
Atlantic Division dates against the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs anchor Detroit’s rivalry schedule. Original Six meetings with Chicago and the New York Rangers are also notable.
How to Watch Detroit Red Wings Games
The NHL identifies ESPN/ABC and TNT/HBO Max as U.S. national broadcast partners for 2026-27. The complete national and local Red Wings broadcast schedule was not available when this article was updated, so unconfirmed entries are marked “TBA.” Check the official team schedule and the NHL game page before each game. Streaming availability may depend on location and blackout rules.
How to Print or Save the Schedule
- Download the PDF for the clearest four-page printout.
- Select US Letter paper and portrait orientation.
- Print at 100% or “Actual Size.”
- Use the JPG files to save individual pages to a phone or computer.
Schedule Update Notice
Dates, times, venues and broadcast information can change. This page reflects the official schedule available on August 6, 2026. Verify details at NHL.com before traveling, purchasing tickets or choosing a streaming service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many games do the Red Wings play in 2026-27?
Detroit is scheduled for 84 regular-season games: 42 home and 42 away.
When is the Red Wings first game?
The opener is Friday, October 2, 2026 against the New York Rangers at 6:30 PM ET.
When is the Red Wings home opener?
The home opener is Friday, October 2, 2026 against the New York Rangers at 6:30 PM ET.
What time zone does this schedule use?
All times in the article and printable are shown in ET, including away games.
Are preseason and playoff games included?
No. Only official regular-season games are included.
Why do some broadcast listings say TBA?
Those broadcasts had not been officially announced as of the update date. TBA is used instead of guessing.
Official Sources
- Detroit Red Wings official schedule announcement
- Official Detroit Red Wings schedule
- NHL 2026-27 regular-season schedule announcement
Last updated: August 6, 2026.