Home Opener presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar set for Thursday, Oct. 10 vs. Penguins

Red Wings home for 22 weekend games at Little Caesars Arena

Thanksgiving Eve game vs. Flames; New Year’s Eve game vs. Penguins

Fans can move to top of 2025-26 Winged Wheel Nation waitlist by purchasing 10-game plan for upcoming 2024-25 season

The Detroit Red Wings today announced single-game tickets for the highly anticipated 2024-25 season at Little Caesars Arena will go on sale Monday, August 12 at 10 a.m. at DetroitRedWings.com/Tickets.

“The home opener at Little Caesars Arena is just two months away, and much like our fans, we’re excited about the return of Red Wings hockey,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Single-game tickets will be in high demand, so we encourage our fans to secure their seats. The energy at the arena last season was at an all-time high, and we know the Hockeytown faithful will continue to create a tremendous home-ice advantage for our players.”

Little Caesars Arena will host 22 weekend games, including five on Friday nights, 10 games on Saturdays and seven contests on Sundays.

The Red Wings will host nine games against Original Six rivals, including two games each against the Rangers (Thursday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 9), Bruins (Saturday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, March 29), Maple Leafs (Saturday, Dec. 14 and Friday, Dec. 27) and Canadiens (Friday, Dec. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 23). The Blackhawks will visit Little Caesars Arena on Friday, Jan. 10.

Following the season opener on Oct. 10, the Red Wings will play six of their next 10 games at Little Caesars Arena, including Saturday, Oct. 12 against the Predators. Detroit will entertain the Flames for the annual Thanksgiving Eve game on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The month of December will feature the Red Wings hosting nine games, including six-of-seven at Little Caesars Arena from Dec. 18 through the annual New Year’s Eve game (Dec. 31) against the Penguins. Other notable matchups include the defending Western Conference-champion Oilers visiting Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, Oct. 27, the Utah Hockey Club’s first-ever visit to Detroit on Thursday, March 6 and a clash with the defending Stanley Cup-champion Panthers on Sunday, April 6.

The 2024-25 promotional giveaway schedule, in addition to theme nights, will be announced in the coming weeks. Red Wings fans are encouraged to follow @DetroitRedWings on social media and visit DetroitRedWings.com for specific details and to sign up for “Red Wings Weekly,” the club’s weekly email newsletter.

Four 10-Game Plans Now Available

The Red Wings have four 10-Game Plans for the 2024-25 season, presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. Plans start at just $49 per game.

Hockeytown Plan: Six weekend games, including a Saturday matchup against the Maple Leafs.

Thanksgiving Eve Plan: Featuring the Thanksgiving Eve game, five weekend games and March 6 game vs. Utah.

Showtime Plan: Enjoy a weekend matchup with the Maple Leafs among five weekend games as fans can watch Patrick Kane’s first full season as a member of the Red Wings.

New Year’s Eve Plan: Fans can ring in 2025 with a Dec. 31 matchup against the Penguins, and rivalry games against the Avalanche, Canadiens and Bruins.

Visit DetroitRedWings.com/10GamePlans to learn more and choose your plan today.

2025-26 Winged Wheel Nation Season Ticket Memberships Waitlist

Winged Wheel Nation is the Detroit Red Wings’ Season Ticket Membership Program. Designed with your unique needs and interests in mind, Winged Wheel Nation membership offers unprecedented inside access, unforgettable experiences and exclusive benefits for the Red Wings’ most loyal fans on a year-round basis.

For as low as $50 per seat, fans can join the Winged Wheel Nation Waitlist for the 2025-26 season. The Winged Wheel Nation Waitlist provides priority to select season ticket locations when they become available. Fans can jump the waitlist for 2025-26 Winged Wheel Nation memberships by purchasing a 10-Game Plan for the 2024-25 season.

All members enjoy year-round benefits, including access to a flexible payment plan, a ticket exchange program, invitations to VIP events and much more. Fans can choose from multiple membership types tailored to their schedule and fandom. Learn more about becoming a member by visiting DetroitRedWings.com/WingedWheelNation or by calling the Red Wings’ Ticket Sales & Service Office at 313-471-7575.

NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium on March 1

The Red Wings will face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio as part of the NHL’s 2025 Stadium Series. Red Wings fans can purchase tickets on September 18 to sit in the Wings’ fan section at the neutral-site game at “The Shoe.” To learn more about the game and tickets, click here.

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Professional internships can shape a student’s future career by providing work experience beyond what can be taught in a classroom, but they are not often available to high school students. Since 2015, Ilitch Companies have partnered with Detroit Public School’s Cass Technical High School on a paid internship program for juniors and seniors, with about 150 students participating to date.

The internship program provides Cass Tech students with experience at Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars and Ilitch Companies. The students work on business projects throughout the summer in areas including event management, marketing, public relations, information technology, finance and human resources.

This summer, 18 students participated in the eight-week internship program, which includes enrichment opportunities such as meetings with company executives, professional workshops, networking opportunities, outings and tours.

“They know that we’re still high school students. They want us to get experience, and they also want us to have the tools we need for when we actually get into a career,” said Kaitlin Cobb, a Cass Tech senior who is interning in Fox Theatre Operations. “So they’re helping with stuff to get us there, like speaking to people who are in leadership positions so we can learn about their experience and feel inspired by them. Or help with our resumes and LinkedIn, so that we can have a professional one that we can use when we leave. They are preparing us to not just do well this summer, but also after college and post-high school.”

The students played an important part in the continued growth of our community, as they worked and learned alongside Ilitch organization professionals who are committed to Detroit, its neighborhoods and its people.

“At the heart of the Ilitch Companies, we want to make as much of a difference in our community as we can,” said Nicole Nimeth, Human Resources Business Partner for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “I think this program can be a real gateway for the students to get professional experience and be successful. They can take that experience with them into whatever they choose to do.”

The interns were recently recognized before a Detroit Tigers game during an on-field ceremony at Comerica Park, where they also attended batting practice and toured the ballpark.

The Ilitch organization has a long-standing partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District, including the annual Evening of Fine Arts, and the internship program. Learn more about the Cass Tech High School internship program and this year’s talented participants in this video:

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With 2025 marking Comerica Park’s 25^th season hosting Major League Baseball games, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and the Detroit Tigers announced some of the most significant upgrades to the fan experience since the ballpark opened. This continues a multi-year stretch of projects to constantly, thoughtfully, and impactfully provide a first-class fan and player experience. Here is a presentation link with more information.

Two of those enhancement projects for 2025 were recently unveiled, centering around premium seating at Comerica Park. Construction and work on each of the projects will begin this year and will be completed on a rolling basis into next season. More detail will be shared on each as specifics are finalized and construction begins.

First on this list is the exclusive Home Plate Club, a new space built beneath the stands featuring a high-end, all-inclusive experience with direct access from the dedicated seats with an immersive perspective closest to the action. Upgraded seating behind home plate will be completed for the home opener next season, while the full club experience will be available during the season as the project is completed.

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Another feature fans will enjoy are all-new Loge Boxes, located in the lower level of Comerica Park, between the bases. With access to the Home Plate Club and all the same benefits, these boxes offer fans a semi-private luxury seating and game-viewing experience that elevates them above the action. A privacy wall partially encloses these seats, providing additional comfort directly in front of each chair.

“The announcement of our Home Plate Club and Loge Boxes showcases our organization’s ongoing commitment to providing a first-class fan and player experience,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Our goal is to continue investing and creating a variety of best-in-class experiences for all fans.  Adding exclusive, premium seating options is feedback we’ve heard consistently, and we are thrilled to unveil these exciting upgrades during the 2025 season.”

As part of construction surrounding the Home Plate Club, the Tigers are also upgrading the visitors weight room and other clubhouse spaces as well as the umpire lounge.

Much like recent projects undertaken by the organization, including the renovation and expansion of the home clubhouse at Comerica Park, the Home Plate Club is made possible by both reorganizing existing and creating new back-of-house areas beneath the seating bowl at the ballpark. This innovative approach has been taken to catalyze expanding the team’s operations for both player- and fan-facing areas.

These new premium seating spaces join several other projects completed in recent years, and additional ones that are on the horizon. Those include the renovation of the Tigers home clubhouse at Comerica Park; purchase and renovation of a new team plane; installation of state-of-the art LED field lighting, stadium sound system, and scoreboard; building new player development facilities in Lakeland; building of a new player academy in the Dominican Republic; and more.

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Olympia Development of Michigan (ODM), has selected 475 Peterboro Street as the first of the three projects to be offered to Detroit-based developers in The District Detroit’s recently announced Co-Development Program.

475 Peterboro Street was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by the architectural firm Pollmar & Ropes and opened in 1914 as The Woodstock Apartments. The building is 47,500 square feet and originally had 71 apartments. The property is located between Cass Avenue and 2nd Avenue across from Detroit Shipping Company.

The Co-Developer Program is designed to create opportunities for Detroit-based, Detroit-headquartered, or Detroit resident-owned development companies. Qualified companies will have the opportunity to pursue the development of up to three properties.  ODM received interest from over 35 developers in 475 Peterboro and invitations have been extended to 10 of those developers to participate in the next phase of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

“The Co-Developer partnership is the highest and best reflection of who we want to be as Detroit-based developers. To work with local developers and trades to restore historic buildings into new housing in the city truly defines our purpose and reminds us of what we can do together,” said Keith Bradford, President of Olympia Development of Michigan and The District Detroit. “Detroit is full of opportunities, and we are proud to be a part of this city’s bright future.”

As part of The District Detroit Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), ODM agreed to lead an additional Co-Development Program.  ODM has other Co-Developer partnerships underway at The Residences @ 150 Bagley (formally known as The United Artist Building), 64 Edmund Place and Henry Street Apartments.

“We are proud of The District Detroit’s Co-Development Program and the opportunity to work with more Detroit based developers,” said Rian English Barnhill, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Olympia Development of Michigan. “It is important to us that we work with community-minded partners who are committed to Detroit.  This will benefit the community and further advance our city.”

The 10 invited bidders for 475 Peterboro Street have a deadline of September 30, 2024 to respond to the RFP.

The District Detroit’s CBA Co-Development Program consists of two other properties: 81 W. Columbia Street and 44 & 48 W. Adams.  Invitations will be extended to developers interested in the next selected site by October 31, 2024. More information on the Co-Development Program can be found at TheDistrictDetroitOC.com/RFP.

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Multi-genre hit-making entertainer Jelly Roll revealed he is adding two additional performances to his Beautifully Broken Tour 2024 run, including a stop at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, November 6 at 7 p.m. The Detroit Youth Choir helped announce the new tour date by singing the chorus to Jelly Roll’s hit single “Need a Favor” outside Little Caesars Arena. Watch the announcement video HERE.

The tour, which is set to kick off on Monday, August 27 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, has recently added new markets including Cincinnati, OH, Lexington, KY, Kansas City, MO, Houston, TX and Austin TX in addition to previously announced markets New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New Orleans, and more. Tour openers for all dates through October 27 include breakout newcomers Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay, with ERNEST, Shaboozey and Allie Colleen joining as support starting October 30.

Jelly shared the news during his couch interview and Block Party outdoor performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday evening (6/25) where, in addition to the tour announcement, he performed a never before heard new track from his upcoming new album titled “Burning.” Written by Jelly, Zach Crowell, Ian Fitchuck, and Ilsey Juber, “Burning” follows the release of his current radio hit “I Am Not Okay,” which premiered last week on Country radio and is currently Top 20 and climbing. “I Am Not Okay” marked the Nashville native’s first official new music release since his record-breaking debut Country album, Whitsitt Chapel last year and follow’s Jelly’s fourth consecutive #1 at Country radio and fifth career #1.

The Beautifully Broken Tour is presented by Live Nation.

Verizon Presale

Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken Tour’s newly announced shows in the U.S through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin Tuesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. local time to Thursday, August 1 at 10 p.m. local time. For more details visit Verizon.com/Access.

Citi Presale

Citi is the official card of the Beautifully Broken Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. local time to Thursday, August 1 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale, which begins Friday, August 2 at ticketmaster.com.

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Presenting donors will receive Tigers tickets, pre-season Pistons and Red Wings tickets while supplies last

The American Red Cross, in partnership with The District Detroit, is inviting donors to give blood at its seventh annual blood drive at Little Caesars Arena to meet the needs of those who depend on lifesaving blood. All presenting donors will receive a voucher for tickets to a Detroit Tigers game and tickets to pre-season Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings games.  

Blood and platelet donors are critically needed, and all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O.

While summer can be full of vacations and outdoor fun, it’s also recognized as a time of higher risk for car accidents, especially among teen drivers. A single car accident victim may require as many as 100 units of blood. More than a quarter of all blood products each year are used in critical care and emergency room situations, highlighting the importance of generous blood and platelet donors.

The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, on the Via Concourse at Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward, in Detroit. Complimentary parking is available in the UWM Garage at 128 W. Fisher Service Drive, which is close to the arena’s Meijer entrance to the blood drive.

“We are excited to partner again with The District Detroit to ensure lifesaving blood products are available to those in need,” said Beth Frahm, donor recruitment account manager with the Red Cross in Michigan. “Donors who give will have the feeling of accomplishment knowing they are helping to save lives.”

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. This includes new moms, babies born prematurely, accident victims, people living with sickle cell disease and people being treated for cancer. That’s why the need for blood is constant.

In addition to receiving two tickets to a Tigers home game and two tickets each to a Pistons and Red Wings pre-season home game (while supplies last), donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email and have a chance to Spin the Wheel to win an additional giveaway.

To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use sponsor code LCA313. Appointments will be prioritized; walk-ins will be taken as time permits.

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2018 First-Round Pick Has Played in 232 Games with Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings today re-signed center Joe Veleno to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.275 million.

Veleno, 24, skated in 80 games with the Red Wings during the 2023-24 season and set career highs in goals (12), assists (16), points (28), power play goals (3), shots (86) and shooting percentage (14.0). The 6-foot-1, 201-pound forward spent the entire 2022-23 campaign in Detroit, recording 20 points (9-11-20) and 30 penalty minutes in 81 games. Selected by the Red Wings in the first round (30th overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Veleno has totaled 64 points (30-34-64) and 81 penalty minutes in 232 NHL games since 2020-21. He also collected 36 points (18-18-36) and 26 penalty minutes in 69 games with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins from 2019-22. Additionally, Veleno began the 2020-21 season with the Malmo Redhawks in the Swedish Hockey League, notching 20 points (11-9-20) and 20 penalty minutes in 46 games before returning to North America following the conclusion of the SHL season.

Prior to turning professional, Veleno played four seasons with the Saint John Sea Dogs and Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League from 2015-19, racking up 266 points (90-176-266), a plus-82 rating and 106 penalty minutes in 230 games, along with 46 points (27-19-46) and 34 penalty minutes in 61 postseason matchups. In 2018-19, Veleno was selected to the QMJHL First All-Star Team after ranking fourth in the league with 104 points (42-62-104) in 59 regular-season games with Drummondville. Veleno helped Saint John win a QMJHL championship in 2016-17, notching 40 points (13-27-40) and 18 penalty minutes in 45 regular-season games before collecting 11 points (8-3-11) and 14 penalty minutes in 18 playoff contests. A native of Kirkland, Quebec, Veleno became the first Quebec-born prospect to be granted exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2015. On the international stage, Veleno won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, tallying five points (2-3-5) in five games. He also represented his country at back-to-back IIHF World Junior Championships in 2019 and 2020, earning a gold medal at the 2020 tournament. Additionally, Veleno dished out three assists in four appearances at the 2018 IIHF World Under-18 Championship and captained Team Canada to a gold medal at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

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Tiffany Harrington has been promoted to Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Activation for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, while Donovan Powell has been promoted to Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Sales.

Harrington previously served as IS+E’s Director of Corporate Partnerships Activation since 2021, and Powell joined the organization as the Director of Corporate Partnerships Sales in 2020.

In her new role, Harrington will manage the daily corporate partner activation process for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, including strategic planning, financial management, promotions and events, results tracking and more. She and her team will ensure relationships with partners are effectively built and maintained and identify new opportunities for business growth.

Powell’s new and expanded role will include the preparation and implementation of a strategic sponsorship sales plan for the Tigers, Red Wings and 313 Presents, and throughout The District Detroit. He and his team will curate new strategic client relationships and establish IS+E’s inventory of available sponsorship assets.

“Tiffany and Donovan have been key contributors to our corporate partnerships function and are well-deserving of these promotions to our senior leadership team,” said Mike Singer, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “They will continue to elevate the relationships with our fans and loyal partners and highlight those partnerships at our venues and throughout the community.”

Harrington started with the Tigers in 2020 as the Manager of Corporate Partnerships Activation before being promoted to Director of Corporate Partnerships Activation in 2021. Among her many accomplishments is integrating Meijer as the Tigers’ first-ever Jersey Patch partner. She was named to Sports Business Journal’s “New Voices Under 30” class in 2022, recognizing diverse and impactful leaders, entrepreneurs, risk-takers and disrupters — all under the age of 30 — who are re-imagining the sports experience, and the way business is done.

“I am excited for and humbled to receive this opportunity within our growing organization,” Harrington said. “We have an incredibly hard-working and talented team in place that I am looking forward to leading every day, and I look forward to enhancing and innovating the corporate partnership experience at both Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena.”

Since 2020, Powell has focused on building and strengthening long-term relationships among local, regional, and national brands. He has also coached, managed and mentored IS+E’s corporate partnerships sales managers. Powell closed the first sports betting partnership for an MLB team when the Tigers and PointsBet signed a multi-year deal in 2020. Before joining IS+E, he managed the revenue department at Detroit City FC.

“This is a tremendous leadership opportunity that I’m grateful to receive and be entrusted with,” Powell said. “It’s an exciting time to be aligned with the Tigers and Red Wings, and to be a part of the entertainment experience throughout metro Detroit. I look forward to providing an outstanding experience for our loyal partners for years to come.”

Harrington, who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media & Journalism from the University of North Carolina, resides in metro Detroit with her fiancé, Hunter, and their two dogs, Lincoln and LamBo. She is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University.

Powell received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Bowling Green State University and completed his Master of Science in Sport Management from Drexel University. He resides in metro Detroit with his wife, Kim, and children, Wesley and Nora.

Season opener scheduled for March 27 at Los Angeles Dodgers

Detroit’s Biggest Party, Opening Day, presented by Rocket Mortgage, on April 4 vs. Chicago White Sox

Cubs, Mets and Braves among NL opponents to visit Comerica Park

In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Detroit Tigers today released their 2025 schedule, featuring 81 games at Comerica Park. A charter member of the American League, 2025 marks the 125th season of Tigers baseball and the club’s 26^th at Comerica Park.

Detroit opens the 2025 season on March 27 in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, marking the first time that the two historic franchises will play on Opening Day. Following the three games against the Dodgers, the season-opening road trip continues with three games at the Seattle Mariners from March 30-April 2. Detroit’s Biggest Party, Opening Day, presented by Rocket Mortgage, is slated for Friday, April 4 against the Chicago White Sox.

With the balanced schedule again in effect for 2025, the Tigers will face each team in the Majors – including eight interleague series hosted at Comerica Park. The Chicago Cubs (June 6-8), New York Mets (September 1-3) and Atlanta Braves (September 19-21) are among the National League teams slated to visit Detroit next season. Road interleague series include the Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies.

Comerica Park is the place to be on summer weekends, featuring special theme nights, fireworks, great giveaways and special events. Fans can secure their seat at Comerica Park for the 2025 season and receive bonus incentives by placing a Season Membership Deposit for as little as $50. Place a deposit today by going to www.tigers.com/2025 and receive complimentary tickets to a 2024 home game, access to a pre-game “Chalk Talk” event, and the first opportunity to pick seats before they go on-sale to the general public. Memberships start with as few as 28 games and include the home opener, discounts on ballpark concessions and merchandise, and invitations to exclusive team events.

*All game dates are subject to change. Game times will be announced at a later date*

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