Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings Gravy Boat is Back: Team Announces Giveaways

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July 26, 2025

Little Caesars Arena, Red Wings home rink

This Detroit Red Wings’2025-26 home season is highlighted by the start of the Centennial celebration and 27 of the 41 home games designated as promotional or theme games.

Fan favorites, such the Thanksgiving Eve and New Year’s Eve games, plus Star Wars Night, Tigers Night, Heritage Nights and College Nights are returning.

The Thanksgiving Eve game (against the Nashville Predators) will again feature a gravy boat giveaway.

Centennial Starts

Red Wings Centennial appropriately begins with an Original Six matchup against the Montreal Canadiens on Opening Night (October 9) at Little Caesars Arena. The game will be preceded by the Red Carpet Walk, presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Meijer, allowing fans to join in Opening Night festivities in Chevy Plaza.

Single-game tickets go on sale August 8 at 1o a.m.. Presale access is available at DetroitRedWings.com

Throughout the upcoming season, the team’s rich history is celebrated through five distinct Eras. The breakdown: Origins Era (October), Dynasty Era (November), Iconic Moments from Olympia Stadium and Joe Louis Arena (December), Dominance Era (January) and Next Flight Era (March and April).

Each Era will have a specific night of celebration at Little Caesars Arena featuring legendary teams, players and moments.

Another highlight: Hockeytown Centennial FanFest is a four-day immersive experience taking place from November 6-9, 2025, at MotorCity Casino Hotel, while 100 Years of Hockeytown: A Night at the Fox Theatre, a unique multimedia celebration bringing Red Wings history to life through music, video and live storytelling, will be held on Saturday, November 8 at Detroit’s iconic Fox Theatre. For more information on these celebrations, fans can click here. Tickets for the Hockeytown Centennial FanFest and 100 Years of Hockeytown: A Night at the Fox Theatre are available at DetroitRedWings.com/100.

Red Wings 2025-26 Promotional Calendar

Oct. 9 vs. Montreal – Origins Era Game / Rally Towel Giveaway (presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Meijer): All fans in attendance / Centennial T-Shirt Ticket Package

Oct. 15 vs. Florida – Magnet Schedule Giveaway (presented by Belle Tire): All fans in attendance / Animal Rescue Dog Leash Ticket Package

Oct. 17 vs. Tampa Bay – Star Wars Night: Star Wars Jersey Ticket Package

Nov. 7 vs. New York Rangers – Dynasty Era Game / Vintage Bobblehead (presented by Comerica Bank): First 7,500 fans in attendance / Centennial Sweater Ticket Package

Nov. 9 vs. Chicago – Military Appreciation Game (presented by Chevrolet): Military Jersey Ticket Package

Nov. 15 vs. Buffalo – New 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 (presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar)

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 (presented by Meijer): First 7,500 fans in attendance

Dec. 2 vs. Boston – Educator Appreciation Night: Stanley Tumbler Ticket Package (presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar)

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 (Joe Louis Arena inspired Coffee Mug, presented by MotorCity Casino Hotel): First 7,500 fans in attendance / Carhartt Centennial Beanie Ticket Package

Dec. 23 vs. Dallas – Hockeytown Holidays Game: Hockeytown Holiday Sweater Ticket Package

Dec. 31 vs. Winnipeg – New Year’s Eve Game

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 Game: Grateful Dead Jersey

Jan. 29 vs. Washington – Olympic Sendoff

Jan. 31 vs. Colorado – Dominance Era Game / Centennial Windbreaker Ticket Package

March 6 vs. Florida – The Next Flight Era Game / Centennial Caricature T-Shirt Ticket Package

March 19 vs. Montreal – Women’s History Night

March 24 vs. Ottawa – Margaritaville Night: Red Wings 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 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

Please Note: Theme games and fan giveaway items are subject to change.

Detroit’s preseason starts in September. Coached by Todd McLellan, the Red Wings will be trying to return to the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2016.