Sports in Detroit October




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Fri Oct 2 3:30am
USC Trojans Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines
Galen Center  •  Los Angeles, CA
Fri Oct 2 6:30pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Sat Oct 3 3:30am
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines
Huntington Bank Stadium  •  Minneapolis, MN
Sat Oct 3 3:30am
Ball State Cardinals vs. Toledo Rockets
Scheumann Stadium  •  Muncie, IN
Sat Oct 3 3:30am
UMass Minutemen vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles
Warren Mcguirk Alumni Stadium  •  Amherst, MA
Sat Oct 3 4:00pm
Stars, Stripes and Speed Fest
Toledo Speedway  •  Toledo, OH
Sat Oct 3 6:07pm
Bowling Green Falcons Vs. Michigan Wolverines
Slater Family Ice Arena  •  Bowling Green, OH
Sun Oct 4 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions
Premium Tailgate Tent  •  Charlotte, NC
Sun Oct 4 1:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Sun Oct 4 8:20pm
Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions
Bank Of America Stadium  •  Charlotte, NC
Tue Oct 6 7:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Fri Oct 9 7:00pm
USA Hockey National Team Development Program vs. Tri-City Storm
USA Hockey Arena  •  Plymouth, MI
Fri Oct 9 7:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Sat Oct 10 3:30am
Akron Zips vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles
Summa Field At Infocision Stadium  •  Akron, OH
Sat Oct 10 3:30am
Toledo Rockets vs. Buffalo Bulls
Glass Bowl  •  Toledo, OH
Sat Oct 10 1:00pm
Wayne State Warriors vs. Roosevelt Lakers
Tom Adams Field  •  Detroit, MI
Sat Oct 10 6:00pm
USA Hockey National Team Development Program vs. Tri-City Storm
USA Hockey Arena  •  Plymouth, MI
Sat Oct 10 7:00pm
Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings
Centre Bell  •  Montreal, QC
Sun Oct 11 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions
Premium Tailgate Tent  •  Glendale, AZ
Sun Oct 11 1:25pm
Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions
State Farm Stadium  •  Glendale, AZ
Tue Oct 13 6:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Thu Oct 15 7:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Fri Oct 16 3:30am
Denver Pioneers vs. Michigan Wolverines Hockey
Magness Arena  •  Denver, CO
Fri Oct 16 3:30am
Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines
Maturi Pavilion  •  Minneapolis, MN
Fri Oct 16 7:00pm
USA Hockey National Team Development Program vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
USA Hockey Arena  •  Plymouth, MI
Sat Oct 17 3:30am
Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Michigan Stadium  •  Ann Arbor, MI
Sat Oct 17 3:30am
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Toledo Rockets
Rynearson Stadium  •  Ypsilanti, MI
Sat Oct 17 3:30am
Denver Pioneers vs. Michigan Wolverines Hockey
Magness Arena  •  Denver, CO
Sat Oct 17 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Michigan Wolverines vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Premium Tailgate Lot  •  Ann Arbor, MI
Sat Oct 17 6:00pm
Wayne State Warriors vs. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals
Tom Adams Field  •  Detroit, MI
Sat Oct 17 6:00pm
USA Hockey National Team Development Program vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
USA Hockey Arena  •  Plymouth, MI
Sat Oct 17 7:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Sun Oct 18 3:30am
Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines
Huff Hall  •  Champaign, IL
Sun Oct 18 4:00pm
USA Hockey National Team Development Program vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
USA Hockey Arena  •  Plymouth, MI
Tue Oct 20 6:40pm
Seattle Kraken vs. Detroit Red Wings
Climate Pledge Arena  •  Seattle, WA
Thu Oct 22 3:30am
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines
Welsh Ryan Arena  •  Evanston, IL
Thu Oct 22 7:00pm
Vancouver Canucks vs. Detroit Red Wings
Rogers Arena  •  Vancouver, BC
Sat Oct 24 3:30am
Michigan Wolverines vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Michigan Stadium  •  Ann Arbor, MI
Sat Oct 24 3:30am
Ohio Bobcats vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles
Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium  •  Athens, OH
Sat Oct 24 3:30am
Toledo Rockets vs. Western Michigan Broncos
Glass Bowl  •  Toledo, OH
Sat Oct 24 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Michigan Wolverines vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Premium Tailgate Lot  •  Ann Arbor, MI
Sat Oct 24 8:00pm
Calgary Flames vs. Detroit Red Wings
Scotiabank Saddledome  •  Calgary, AB
Sun Oct 25 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Premium Tailgate Lot  •  Detroit, MI
Sun Oct 25 3:30am
Wisconsin Badgers Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines
UW Field House  •  Madison, WI
Sun Oct 25 3:30am
Athletic Club Bilbao vs. Getafe CF
Estadio San Mames  •  Bilbao, PV
Sun Oct 25 4:25pm
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Ford Field  •  Detroit, MI
Mon Oct 26 7:30pm
Edmonton Oilers vs. Detroit Red Wings
Rogers Place  •  Edmonton, AB
Wed Oct 28 7:00pm
USA Hockey National Team Development Program vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
USA Hockey Arena  •  Plymouth, MI
Thu Oct 29 7:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Sat Oct 31 3:30am
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Michigan Wolverines
SHI Stadium  •  Piscataway, NJ
Sat Oct 31 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Michigan Wolverines
Premium Tailgate Lot  •  Piscataway, NJ
Sat Oct 31 12:00pm
Wayne State Warriors vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats
Tom Adams Field  •  Detroit, MI
Sat Oct 31 1:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI
Sun Nov 1 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
Premium Tailgate Lot  •  Detroit, MI
Sun Nov 1 3:30am
Athletic Club Bilbao vs. Real Sociedad
Estadio San Mames  •  Bilbao, PV
Sun Nov 1 1:00pm
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
Ford Field  •  Detroit, MI


Sports in Detroit October 2026 schedule

In October 2026, Detroit sports fans can look forward to a vibrant lineup of exciting events across the city's top venues. Hockey enthusiasts will enjoy thrilling Red Wings games at Little Caesars Arena, with key matchups against teams like the New York Rangers on October 2nd, Winnipeg Jets on October 4th, and Ottawa Senators on October 6th. These games feature star players such as Alexander Ovechkin and Connor McDavid, providing high-energy hockey action. Basketball fans can get their fill with the NBA preseason games, including the Detroit Pistons facing off against the Phoenix Suns on October 5th and the Toronto Raptors on October 16th, also at Little Caesars Arena. As the regular season approaches, Pistons season tickets will be available for all home games beginning October 20th, with matchups against teams like the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets. Football fans will have a fantastic time at Ford Field, where the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers on October 25th, with additional tailgate parties and tailgate hospitality for an immersive game day experience. The Lions' game will feature performances from popular artists and tailgate events that create a lively atmosphere before kickoff. Overall, October in Detroit offers a rich variety of sporting events, from hockey and basketball to football, with top-tier venues and star performers ensuring an unforgettable experience for every sports fan.