Detroit Red Wings
· 2026-06-24
The Detroit Red Wings will no longer travel to Traverse City for training camp, ending a 29-year tradition.
The team announced their 2026-27 NHL preseason plans, revealing that training camp will be held at Little Caesars Arena and the Belfor Training Center from September 17 to 20.
The decision marks a significant change for the Red Wings, who have been traveling to Traverse City since 1997.
The new format allows the team to stay closer to home and focus on their preparations for the upcoming season.
The Red Wings will also host a four-team rookie tournament featuring the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins from September 12 to 15.
The team's preseason schedule includes four games, starting with a matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 21 at Nationwide Arena.
The Red Wings will then face the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 22 at PPG Paints Arena.
They will return home to host the Buffalo Sabres on September 24 and conclude their preseason schedule against the Blue Jackets on September 26.
The rookie tournament will provide an opportunity for young players to showcase their skills and compete against other top prospects.
The Red Wings' new approach to training camp and preseason games is expected to have a significant impact on their performance in the upcoming season.
The team's coaching staff, led by Derek Lalonde, will be closely watching the players during the training camp and preseason games.
The Red Wings' fans will have a chance to see the team in action at Little Caesars Arena, with the first preseason game scheduled for September 24.
The team's preseason schedule is as follows: September 21 at Columbus, September 22 at Pittsburgh, September 24 vs Buffalo, and September 26 vs Columbus.