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Detroit Red Wings 2023-24 Home Opener
October 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Detroit Red Wings 2023-24 Home Opener
HOCKEYTOWN RED CARPET WALK LAUNCHES RED WINGS OPENING NIGHT THIS SATURDAY, PRESENTED BY COKE ZERO SUGAR AND MEIJER
- The Chevrolet Plaza opens at 3:00 p.m., with players expected to walk the Red Carpet between 3:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Ticketed and non-ticketed fans at the Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk can interact with current Red Wings players, including brief autograph and selfie opportunities
- Ticketed fans encouraged to be in their seats by 6:20 p.m. to enjoy the Opening Show
The fan-favorite “Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk,” presented by Coke Zero Sugar and Meijer, will return to the Chevrolet Plaza outside Little Caesars Arena prior to the Detroit Red Wings’ home opener on Saturday, Oct. 14 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with puck drop at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The Red Wings today announced special events surrounding Opening Night, in addition to new features at Little Caesars Arena for the 2023-24 season.
HOCKEYTOWN RED CARPET WALK AND EXPERIENCE
The Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk will begin at 3:45 p.m. at the Trinity Health Garage (165 Sproat St.) and pass through the Chevrolet Plaza.
The Coca-Cola Hockeytown Experience and yard games, photo opportunities and giveaways will be located in the Chevrolet Plaza and the Budweiser Biergarten. There will also be a stage for live music and the Hockeytown Red Carpet Show. New this year will be a flyover performed by the U.S. Coast Guard.
All four Little Caesars Arena restaurants and the Team Store will open at 3:00 p.m.
ARRIVE EARLY TO SEE SPECIAL OPENING SHOW
A special Opening Show will begin in the arena bowl at approximately 6:30 p.m. ahead of the 7:00 p.m. puck drop, so ticketed fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:20 p.m.
All fans in attendance will receive an Opening Night rally towel. The Via concourse will feature face painters, airbrush artists, photo opportunities and more.
The Red Wings will begin the 2023-24 season on the road, playing at New Jersey in the season opener on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and HULU.
Dates, times, opponents, games and events are subject to change. Please contact event organizers to confirm the latest information.