LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – The Detroit Red Wings have announced their theme and promotional nights for the 2025–26 NHL season, a milestone year as the franchise celebrates 100 years of Hockeytown, dating back to the team’s founding in 1926.
To commemorate the centennial season, the organization will host a series of events and alumni appearances, unveil a commemorative jersey design, and release exclusive original content.
The team’s history will be celebrated across five themed eras:
Origins Era in OctoberDynasty Era in NovemberIconic Moments from Olympia Stadium and Joe Louis Arena in DecemberDominance Era in JanuaryNext Flight Era in March and April
Below is the full calendar of giveaway and theme nights:
October:
Oct. 9 vs. Montreal – Origins Era Game / Rally Towel Giveaway: All fans in attendance. Centennial T-shirt ticket package available.Oct. 15 vs. Florida – Magnet Schedule Giveaway: All fans in attendance. Animal Rescue Dog Leash ticket package.Oct. 17 vs. Tampa Bay – Star Wars Night: Star Wars jersey ticket package.
November:
Nov. 7 vs. New York Rangers – Dynasty Era Game / Vintage Bobblehead Giveaway: First 7,500 fans. Centennial sweater ticket package.Nov. 9 vs. Chicago – Military Appreciation Game: Military jersey ticket package.Nov. 15 vs. Buffalo – Red Wings Carhartt Beanie ticket package.Nov. 18 vs. Seattle – Peanuts 75th Anniversary Night: Snoopy bobblehead ticket package. Teacher Appreciation Night: Stanley tumbler ticket package.Nov. 20 vs. New York Islanders – Hockey Fights Cancer Night / Nurse Appreciation Night: Red Wings belt bag ticket package.Nov. 26 vs. Nashville – Thanksgiving Eve Game: Zamboni gravy boat giveaway: First 7,500 fans.
December:
Dec. 2 vs. Boston – Educator Appreciation Night: Stanley tumbler ticket package.Dec. 17 vs. Utah – Hometown Heroes Night: Police or Fire/EMS jersey ticket package.Dec. 21 vs. Washington – Iconic Moments Era Game / “Cup of Joe” coffee mug giveaway (inspired by Joe Louis Arena): First 7,500 fans. Carhartt Centennial Beanie ticket package.Dec. 23 vs. Dallas – Hockeytown Holidays Game: Holiday sweater ticket package.Dec. 31 vs. Winnipeg – New Year’s Eve Game.
January:
Jan. 3 vs. Pittsburgh – Kids Day.Jan. 8 vs. Vancouver – Healthcare Appreciation Night: Red Wings belt bag ticket package.Jan. 16 vs. San Jose – Black History Night.Jan. 18 vs. Ottawa – Kids Day / Grateful Dead Night: Grateful Dead jersey ticket package.Jan. 29 vs. Washington – Olympic Sendoff Game.Jan. 31 vs. Colorado – Dominance Era Game / Centennial windbreaker ticket package.
March:
March 6 vs. Florida – Next Flight Era Game / Centennial caricature T-shirt ticket package.March 19 vs. Montreal – Women’s History Night.March 24 vs. Ottawa – Margaritaville Night: Margaritaville T-shirt ticket package.March 28 vs. Philadelphia – We Are Hockeytown Night: Celebrating Michigan-born Red Wings players and Little Caesars youth hockey.
April:
April 5 vs. Minnesota – Tigers Night: Red Wings baseball jersey ticket package.April 7 vs. Columbus – Pickleball Night: Red Wings pickleball paddle ticket package.April 11 vs. New Jersey – People of Hockeytown / Fan Appreciation Night: Centennial high crown hat ticket package.
On August 8, single-game tickets can be purchased on DetroitRedWings.com/Tickets.
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