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Detroit Red Wings Announce Details for Opening Night, Red Carpet Walk and What Fans Can Expect Throughout Red Wings Centennial

• Fans can celebrate beginning of Red Wings season with Red Carpet Walk ahead of Opening Night, presented by Coca-Cola and Meijer, on Oct. 9 vs. Canadiens

• New experiences throughout Little Caesars Arena available for 2025-26 season

• New food, beverage and retail items announced to celebrate Red Wings Centennial

The Detroit Red Wings will usher in a highly anticipated 2025-26 centennial season on Thursday, Oct. 9 when the Red Wings host the Original Six-rival Montreal Canadiens.

Opening Night & Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk

Red Wings Opening Night, presented by Coca-Cola and Meijer, will begin on Oct. 9 with the annual Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk in the Chevrolet Plaza outside Little Caesars Arena, with gates opening at 2:30 p.m. The fan-favorite Hockeytown Red Carpet Walk is a free event, open to fans of all ages with or without game tickets, where attendees can interact with Red Wings players and coaches from 3-4 p.m. Little Caesars Arena fan information is available here.

Escorting players on the Red Carpet will be youth participants from organizations that partner with the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, such as Red Wings for Reading, American Cancer Society, Little Caesars Amateur Hockey, Special Olympics Michigan, United Service Organization, Boys and Girls Clubs, Michigan Humane and Make-A-Wish. Michigan Humane will also have a presence on the Red Carpet, featuring dogs available for adoption as players make their entrances to the arena.

Prior to doors opening at the arena (5 p.m.), all fans are welcome to visit one of several Little Caesars Arena restaurants. Once doors open, fans can enjoy incredible photo opportunities and check out new merchandise before puck drop at 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:35 p.m. to catch the team introductions, recognition of the “Origins Era” as part of Red Wings Centennial, and a moment to remember the life and career of Alex Delvecchio.

Limited tickets for Opening Night remain available at DetroitRedWings.com/Tickets. Fans can also purchase the Centennial Eras: Origins special ticket package here – which includes a game ticket and limited-edition Red Wings Centennial T-shirt, presented by Little Caesars.

“With such an exciting season nearing, all of us with the Red Wings look forward to welcoming our Hockeytown faithful back to Little Caesars Arena,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “For a century, fans have been at the center of this franchise’s iconic story – passing down traditions, creating memories and bringing unmatched energy to every game. Beginning in earnest on Opening Night, Red Wings Centennial is truly a celebration of our fans, and everyone that’s played a role in building this organization’s incredible legacy.”

Centennial Eras Night: Origins

Once inside Little Caesars Arena, fans can enjoy the first Centennial Eras Night: Origins Era, presented by Meijer. Fans can remember and celebrate where it all began; the bold, original people who forged the foundation of our franchise’s identity – on and off the ice. Stories surrounding the Detroit Cougars, Falcons and Red Wings will take center stage in our first “Era Night” celebration.

All ticketed fans will receive a Red Wings Centennial Rally Towel, presented by Coca-Cola and Meijer, upon arena entry. Fans can reminisce with VIA banners displaying a timeline of key moments from the team’s history, and a curated exhibit featuring artifacts from the franchise’s origins will be on display near the Team Store.

Fans can channel the spirit of James E. Norris, who designed the Winged Wheel, drawing the iconic logo at a station on the concourse. Certain drawings will be featured on the scoreboard during that night’s game. Fans can also pay tribute to Red Wings legend Alex Delvecchio by visiting the memorial next to his statue at the Comerica Entry SE. Fans in the lower bowl will also have No. 10 cards on their seats for the pregame memorial moment.

Centennial Jerseys, Retail & Merchandise

Fans can purchase a Red Wings Centennial jersey, along with other centennial gear and items, at the Little Caesars Arena Team Store. Store hours are below.

Oct. 7 – 11a.m. – 6 p.m.

Oct. 8 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Oct. 9 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 – 9:30 p.m.

Red Wings gear, including the exclusive Hockeytown Originals line, Red Wings Authentics items, and Era Night specialty gear can also be purchased online at ShopHockeytown.com. To stay up-to-date on new merchandise and Team Store hours, fans are encouraged to follow @ShopHockeytown on Instagram.

Red Wings Centennial Culinary & Cocktail Creations

From draft beer cups shaped like hockey skates featuring the Red Wings Centennial logo at certain concessions stands, to souvenir Zambonis filled with chicken tenders and french fries at The Coop, fans can enjoy several new drinks and snacks this season.

Elevated drink concepts that honor the team’s history will also be available, with each cocktail reflecting a different era of Red Wings greatness.

• Oct. 9, 2025 – Origins Era: The Roaring Red; Light and dark rum, blood orange juice, passionfruit juice, fresh lime and grenadine. Served in a hockey puck cup with a Red Wings original D sticker.

• Nov. 7, 2025 – Dynasty Era: Dynasty on Ice; Tito’s, strawberry, dragon fruit, lemonade and red cotton candy. Garnished with a hockey player cutout and blinking ice cube.

• Jan. 12, 2026 – Fedorov’s Number Retirement: The Fedorov Freeze; Tito’s, cherry, fresh lime and ginger beer. Served in a hockey stick cup with a red ice cube.

• Jan. 31, 2026 – Dominance Era: The Octopus Bowl; Tito’s, Malibu, electric blue, lemonade, Nerds and sour octopus gummies. Served with a blue ice cube and floating octopus garnish.

New Culinary Creations

• 1701 Deli: 2465 Pastrami and MotorCity Ham & Cheese

• Slows Bar BQ: Pulled Pork, BBQ Beef or Apple BBQ Chicken Meals

• Bao Buns: Lobster, Bulgogi Beef or Vegan Spicy Shitake

• 313 Grills: Triple Double Burger

• Beirut Bakery: Chicken Shawarma, Beef Shawarma or Falafel Sandwich

• Bell’s Taphouse: Ramen Bowl, Haloumi Mushroom Hash Sandwich and Two Hearted Old Fashioned

• Mike’s Pizza Bar: Gnocchi, and New York Style Mushroom & Goat Cheese Pizza

• The Mixing Board: Lobster Roll, Short Rib Ravioli and Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita

• Suites: Smoked Short Rib Cart, Assortment of Mini Local Handmade Desserts, House made ice cream sandwiches and a cookie jar

New Spaces

Little Caesars Arena has a new premium experience for fans to enjoy. The Labatt Blue Club is an affordable way to enjoy a premium club experience at a Red Wings game. Located in the upper concourse, this club provides a great game view and includes all-inclusive food, beer and wine.

New Programs

Red Wings App: New this season, in the Detroit Red Wings app, fans can utilize the augmented reality Jersey Try-on. This feature allows fans to see themselves in the new Red Wings Centennial jersey. The app is available for iPhones and Androids, is free to download and includes all the latest team information.

The Red Wings mobile app allows the best fans in hockey to follow the club year-round with behind-the-scenes team content, breaking news, real-time stats and exclusive benefits for app users. App users will also enjoy a seamless in-arena experience with mobile ticketing, arena guides and other helpful tools.

Pet Pack: For $30, furry Red Wings fans can purchase the Red Wings Pet Pack, which includes an adjustable collar, collapsible bowl, two-sided bandana and waste bag holder. Fans can also enter their pets into a raffle to be chosen as the Red Wings Pet of the Month.

Kids Club: The Detroit Red Wings Kids Club, presented by Henry Ford Health, includes goodies and benefits for the team’s youngest fans. For $30, members receive an insulated jersey lunchbox, youth crewneck sweatshirt, hat with interchangeable patches, lanyard and gameday passport. Members will receive a birthday card mailed to them in their birth month, monthly autographed giveaways and can spin the prize wheel at each game to win additional patches for their hat, pins, show charms and more.

The Detroit Red Wings Kids Club kiosk is at PORTAL 15 and is staffed through the first intermission on gamedays. Families can purchase memberships at this concourse kiosk or online at DetroitRedWings.com/KidsClub. At the kiosk, members can check in during each game to receive a stamp in their passport booklet, spin the prize wheel and take a photo in the Kids Club locker stall.

Tickets

Single-Game Tickets: Fans can purchase tickets to individual games at DetroitRedWings.com/Tickets.

Winged Wheel Nation: Winged Wheel Nation is the team’s Season Ticket Membership Program. Designed with fans’ unique needs and interests in mind, Winged Wheel Nation membership offers unprecedented inside access, unforgettable experiences and exclusive benefits for the team’s most loyal fans on a year-round basis. Fans can learn more and join Winged Wheel Nation at DetroitRedWings.com/WWN.

10-Game Plans: Fans can choose from two available 10-Game Plans, presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, including the New Year’s Eve plan and the Thanksgiving Eve Plan. Information is available at DetroitRedWings.com/10GamePlans.

Group Tickets: Fans interested in group ticket packages can contact the Red Wings group sales team at 313-471-7575 or visit the Group Tickets page on DetroitRedWings.com.

Special Ticket Packages: Fans can purchase special ticket packages here, and the full 2025-26 promotional calendar, including theme nights, special ticket packages, fan giveaways and group ticket specials can be found here.

Red Wings Centennial

As part of Red Wings Centennial, presented by Meijer, the organization will host several events and alumni appearances, produce original exclusive content, wear a commemorative uniform and lead community initiatives to honor a century of excellence on and off the ice.

Hockeytown Centennial FanFest is a four-day immersive experience from November 6-9, 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, Nov. 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 now available at DetroitRedWings.com/100.

Detroit Tigers Announce Season Ticket Plans for MotorCity Casino Hotel Tiger Club at Comerica Park, Offering Premium Access at a New Lower Price Point

Little Caesars Expands Its Footprint with Michigan State University Partnership

Multi-Unit Franchisee and Spartan Alumnus Operating Restaurants Across Three Campus Sport Facilities

Little Caesars, the third-largest pizza chain in the world, has announced its new partnership with Michigan State University this fall. The brand officially debuted at Spartan Stadium for the Spartans’ season-opening football game on Friday, August 29, and will operate restaurants across all three of the university’s major sports venues, including Munn Ice Arena and Breslin Center. Seasoned Little Caesars franchisee, Derek Turowski will operate all of the restaurants across the venues.

Turowski has been involved in the franchise industry from a young age, when his father operated restaurants. A graduate of Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business, Turowski began his career working alongside his father and eventually became a General Manager at several of his father’s restaurants. Through dedication and hard work, since becoming a Little Caesars franchisee, Turowski has expanded to more than 16 restaurants across Michigan. He continues to grow in the state, with a new location under development in Holt, Michigan. This expansion highlights both Turowski’s commitment as a franchisee and the strength of the Little Caesars brand in Michigan’s competitive restaurant landscape.

“As an alumnus of MSU, I am proud to expand Little Caesars into the campus and bring quality pizza to all green-and-white fans,” said Turowski. “The brand has given me an incredible opportunity to grow as an entrepreneur and continue to build my portfolio in Michigan. Operating these new restaurants is another step in that journey, and I look forward to serving even more communities across the state.”

“Partnering with Michigan State University is a natural fit for Little Caesars,” said Bryan Ketelhut, Vice President of Franchising and Business Development. “As a Michigan-based brand, we’re excited to connect with the Spartan community and bring our pizza to fans across all three MSU stadiums. This partnership reflects our commitment to growing in key markets while delivering the quality, value, and convenience fans know and love.”

Little Caesars is actively seeking qualified multi-unit franchise operators to help propel development efforts in target markets nationwide, including in and around non-traditional venues like universities, water parks, airports, and stadiums. Multi-unit franchising opportunities are available in regions across the U.S., including the Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Kansas City, New Orleans, and North and South Carolina. The established brand offers franchisees a convenience-driven business model and an efficient concept.

With more than 65 years of family-owned history, Little Caesars emphasizes quality, value, and convenience. Franchisees benefit from an integrated supply chain, innovative menu offerings, and flexible restaurant formats, including the new Elev8 design and modular POD units, allowing the brand to adapt to a variety of real estate options. Little Caesars also maintains a strong community focus through its Love Kitchen® program, which has served more than 4 million meals nationwide, and partnerships with local schools, sports teams, and nonprofits. Little Caesars also offers incentive programs for veterans and first responders. Interested candidates can learn more information at franchise.littlecaesars.com.

Red Wings, Fanduel Sports Network and Audacy Announce 2025-26 Preseason Broadcast Schedule

Detroit Tigers Set for 20th Annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! Celebration, Presented by Miller Lite, on Sept. 19 & 20 as Part of Final 2025 Regular-Season Homestand Against Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves

• ¡Fiesta Tigres! celebration will feature pregame ceremonies and in-game tributes, special food and beverage offerings, live music and artist performances and more on Sept. 19 and 20

• “Friday Night Party in the Park,” presented by Casamigos, on Sept. 19 features Hispanic-themed pregame food and beverage specials, live entertainment and postgame fireworks

• Giveaways on Saturdays includes a Vamos Tigres Rope Hat, presented by Miller Lite, for fans at least 21 years old, on Sept. 20

• Homestand also features Bark in the Park on Sept. 16, Irish Heritage Night on Sept. 17, Hispanic Heritage Night on Sept. 19 and Fan Appreciation Day on Sept. 21

The Detroit Tigers will begin the final six-game homestand of the 2025 regular season against the Cleveland Guardians from Sept. 16-18 before honoring the contributions of Latino players and coaches to the game of baseball with the 20th annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! celebration, presented by Miller Lite (Sept. 19 & 20), during the series against the Atlanta Braves from Sept. 19-21.

To celebrate the invaluable contributions of our Latin American community to the Tigers' rich history and tradition, Comerica Park will be decorated with banners saluting current Latino Tigers players and flags representing the home countries of all MLB players of Latin American descent.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy music on the concourse that celebrates Latin American culture. Taqueria El Rey’s Mexican fare will be sold in the Comerica Big Cat Court, and fans are encouraged to visit the “313 Taco” locations in Section 129. ¡Fiesta Tigres! food and beverage specials will also be available throughout the weekend in the Tiger Den.

The Tigers will distribute more than 2,000 complimentary game tickets to local organizations as part of

the ¡Fiesta Tigres! celebration, and 2,500 cheer cards will be distributed to fans at each ¡Fiesta Tigres! game with Spanish phrases “Vamos Tigres” (“Let’s Go Tigers”), “Construidos Diferente” (“Built Different”)

and “¡Ponchado!” (“K”).

The Tigers will also honor former pitcher Aníbal Sánchez throughout the ¡Fiesta Tigres! celebration. Sánchez, a native of Maracay, Venezuela, spent six seasons in Detroit from 2012-2017, helping the Tigers advance to the World Series in 2012, as he pitched in three straight postseasons.

Single-game tickets for the ¡Fiesta Tigres! celebration and the final homestand of the 2025 regular season are available at Tigers.com/Tickets.

Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:40 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

313 Value Game, presented by Pepsi, Bark in the Park, presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions with support from Global K9, NaturVet and MI Humane

Every Tuesday home game is a “313 Value Game,” presented by Pepsi, with $19 lower-level tickets available, as well as $3 bottled water and fountain drinks, $1 chips and $3 hot dogs.

Sept. 16 is also the final Bark in the Park game of the 2025 season, presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions with support from Global K9, NaturVet and MI Humane, and fans who purchased the sold-out special ticket package receive a Bark in the Park experience and a donation to Michigan Humane.

Comerica Park gates open at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:40 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

Irish Heritage Night

Sept. 17 is Irish Heritage Night at Comerica Park as the Tigers celebrate the incredible cultural heritage, music and people of Ireland. Fans who purchased the sold-out special ticket package receive a limited-edition Irish-themed Tigers jersey.

Irish specialty corned beef sliders will also be available for purchase throughout the game outside Section 143.

Gates open at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 18 at 1:10 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

Don’t miss the series finale as the Tigers host the division-rival Guardians for the final time at Comerica Park this season.

Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 19 at 6:40 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves

Friday Night Party in the Park: ¡Fiesta Tigres!, presented by Casamigos, and Hispanic Heritage Night

Sept. 19 is the beginning of the 20th annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! celebration, presented by Miller Lite, which means “Friday Night Party in the Park,” presented by Casamigos, is ¡Fiesta Tigres! themed, featuring Hispanic pregame food and beverage specials on the Comerica Landing, live music and entertainment and postgame fireworks (weather permitting). The specialty cocktail for ¡Fiesta Tigres! is a Mexican Mimosa, served with Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Champagne, Orange Juice and Grenadine.

As part of being the 2025 ¡Fiesta Tigres! honoree, Aníbal Sánchez will conduct a pregame Q&A with fans in the Comerica Big Cat Court.

The Comerica Landing will feature Latin décor, Latin player cutouts and banners, special photo opportunities and pregame music from a Latin DJ. The game presentation will showcase the ¡Fiesta Tigres! theme with scoreboard graphics, lineup announcements in Spanish and special on-field programming.

The Tigers’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, which is presented annually to an MLB player who best embodies baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement and philanthropy on and off the field, will be announced during a pregame ceremony.

As part of the ¡Fiesta Tigres! celebration, Sept. 19 is also Hispanic Heritage Night, and fans who purchased the sold-out special ticket package receive a limited-edition “Los Tigres” jersey.

Sept. 19 is the final City Connect Friday of the 2025 season, featuring the Tigers’ “Motor City” uniforms. Fans can purchase City Connect merchandise at The D Shop, presented by Meijer, and online. On Fridays, all City Connect merchandise is 30% off at The D Shop. On non-game days, free 30-minute parking for The D Shop is available in the Tiger Garage, at 128 Fisher Service Drive, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Gates open at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 20 at 1:10 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves

Vamos Tigres Rope Hat Giveaway, presented by Miller Lite, and ¡Fiesta Tigres! Finale

The final Saturday giveaway for early arriving fans at Comerica Park is a Vamos Tigres Rope Hat, presented by Miller Lite (must be at least 21 years old). To make it even more special, a small group of lucky fans will receive hats autographed by Tigers players of Hispanic heritage.

Sept. 20 is also the last day of ¡Fiesta Tigres!, which will begin with an on-field ceremony, including Hispanic dancers, flags representing the Latin American countries and recognition of all current Latin Tigers players and coaching staff.

Aníbal Sánchez will sign autographs for fans in the concourse outside Section 119 before the game, and the former pitcher will be recognized as the ¡Fiesta Tigres! honoree during the pregame ceremony.

Local Latin singer Caleb Gutierrez will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Local Hispanic artist Freddy Diaz, who is the final featured artist in the 2025 Tigers Design Series, will create a live mural design depicting ¡Fiesta Tigres! on the Comerica Park concourse outside Section 134 throughout the game. Digitized copies of the mural design will be printed and given to 200 lucky fans at random. Diaz is also collaborating with the Tigers to offer $59 limited-edition ¡Fiesta Tigres! T-shirts in The D Shop, presented by Meijer.

Fans can also bid on a hand-decorated Javy Baez jersey designed by Diaz, with auction proceeds supporting the Detroit Tigers Foundation.

Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1:40 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves

Fan Appreciation Day, presented by Visit Central Florida, and Chevy Sunday Kids Day

The Tigers will celebrate the best fans in baseball during the final home game of the 2025 regular season with Fan Appreciation Day, presented by Visit Central Florida, on Sept. 21.

To honor Tigers fans for their enthusiasm and support all season, all merchandise at retail locations throughout Comerica Park will be 25% off, and the first 75 Kids Club members that check in at the Kids Club Kiosk will receive a special prize.

Two Tigers players will sign autographs for fans outside Section 119 before the game, and select fans will win an opportunity to be invited onto the field after the game to receive each player and coach’s game-worn jersey off their back.

Sept. 21 is the final Chevy Sunday Kids Day of the 2025 regular season, where fans aged 14 and under can enjoy face painting on the concourse, free rides on the Hi-Chew Ferris Wheel and Carousel and a chance to run the bases after the game (weather permitting).

The Meijer Sunday Family Value Deal is available, starting at $79, including four upper-level tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips and four fountain drinks. The lower-level ticket package starts at $99. Fans can also upgrade either package with four slices of pizza and four fountain drinks for just $10 more.

Gates open at 12 p.m.

Group Ticket Options

Fans interested in purchasing 10 or more tickets during the upcoming homestand can visit Tigers.com/Groups or email Groups@Tigers.com.

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Detroit Red Wings Unveil Centennial Season Uniform

• Centennial uniform pays homage to 100 years of Hockeytown history

• Uniform to be worn at select home games throughout the 2025-26 season

• Fans can purchase Centennial jerseys at ShopHockeytown.com or at Little Caesars Arena

The Detroit Red Wings today unveiled their official Centennial uniform, commemorating 100 years of Hockeytown. Established in 1926 as one of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Original Six franchises, the team was originally known as the Detroit Cougars, and later the Detroit Falcons, before adopting the Red Wings name in 1932. The franchise's legacy is deeply intertwined with the city it calls home, proudly celebrated by generations of devoted fans.

Designed by the Red Wings and produced by Fanatics, the Centennial uniform honors the iconic Winged Wheel sweater while capturing the pride, tradition and enduring spirit that have defined the franchise for nearly a century.

“Red Wings fans have long embraced the Winged Wheel, and we wanted our Centennial uniform to commemorate its legacy,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “This design honors the traditions that make Red Wings hockey truly distinctive, while incorporating meaningful details to celebrate this remarkable milestone in a way that stays authentic to Detroit. It recognizes the outstanding players, the defining moments and above all, the devoted fans who have shaped us into who we are today. We believe this uniform will serve as a powerful reminder of our history, while inspiring anticipation for the memorable moments yet to come.”

Design Details

Each element of the Centennial uniform was carefully crafted, with meaningful design elements reflecting the team’s century-long story. A commemorative Centennial patch will be worn on all regular season home and away jerseys.

• DETROIT COUGARS TRIBUTE: The original 1926–27 Detroit Cougars jersey prominently featured an Olde English “D.” This classic logo has been thoughtfully redrawn and reintroduced as a secondary mark for Red Wings Centennial, appearing on the front leg of the solid-red pants, the jock tag at the bottom front of the jersey and the hem loop on the back. The jersey’s number font is inspired by the Cougars’ “Barber Pole” uniforms, worn in 1927-28.

• DETROIT FALCONS TRIBUTE: The striping along the hem, sleeves and socks draws from Detroit Falcons uniforms from 1930-1932. Both the font and striping use a vintage off-white tone to reflect the heritage aesthetic.

• LEATHER-LIKE FEATURES: Patches on the jersey are designed to match the leather-brown hue of the Centennial uniform gloves, a nod to the traditional leather used in gloves and goalie pads. Featured patches include:

o A diamond-shaped faux leather captain patch, honoring those worn in the 1950s

o A faux leather jock tag inscribed with “Established 1926 DETROIT MI”

o A faux leather hem loop on the back of the jersey

• STITCHING: The first chain-stitched Winged Wheel, introduced in 1932 and used through 1948, is acknowledged in the Centennial jersey’s craftsmanship.

• LACE-UP COLLAR: Returning as a fan-favorite homage to early hockey sweaters, the lace-up collar is featured on the Centennial design.

• ADDITIONAL ACCENTS: The Red Wings Centennial logo patch is on the left shoulder, and a reimagined “Hockeytown” mark is inside the collar. The inside hem of the jersey displays Detroit’s 11 Stanley Cup-winning years, flanked by silhouettes of the original trophy on the left and the modern Stanley Cup on the right. The Priority sponsor patch will be seamlessly integrated into the design and be placed on the right shoulder of the jersey.

• HELMET: For the first time in franchise history, the Red Wings will wear a matte red helmet featuring a vintage Meijer logo (1957–1966) decal.

When Uniform Will Be Worn
The Centennial jersey will be worn for more than a dozen home games during the 2025-26 season, with the Centennial uniform debuting on the ice during the team’s home opener on Oct. 9, when the Red Wings host another Original Six franchise, the Montreal Canadiens.

Purchase Details
Fans can pre-order their Centennial jersey beginning Sept. 15 exclusively at ShopHockeytown.com, the brand-new Red Wings online store offering an enhanced shopping experience. Jerseys will be available with current player and alumni names, and blank versions for personalization, while supplies last. Beginning in early October, jerseys may also be purchased in-person at the Red Wings Team Store at Little Caesars Arena. All online orders include complimentary shipping within the United States. For more information on the Red Wings Centennial, visit DetroitRedWings.com/100.

Tigers and City of Lakeland Break Ground on Player Development Academy

The Detroit Tigers and the City of Lakeland broke ground on a new Player Development Academy at the TigerTown complex, marking another milestone of significant investment in the organization’s present and future – which for nearly a century has been rooted in Central Florida.

Spanning approximately 60,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility will feature thoughtfully designed spaces for players and staff, including dining areas, meeting rooms, classrooms, recreational areas, and dormitory accommodations. Every detail was meticulously planned, drawing on both the team’s preferences and extensive research into top-tier facilities across college and professional sports.

“This development represents a transformative step forward for our organization, impacting thousands of players in years ahead,” said Scott Harris, Tigers President of Baseball Operations. “The Player Development Academy is designed to create an incredible environment that helps our youngest players transition into professional baseball, maximize their on-field skills, and ultimately put them in a position to help us win ballgames in Detroit. This investment reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and has come together thanks to the hard work of local partners in Lakeland and members of our front office staff."

Construction will begin this fall and follows player-facing upgrades to TigerTown leading into 2025 Spring Training, which included a covered turf half-field, climate-controlled batting cages, and expanded bullpen mounds. The Player Development Academy is slated for completion in early 2027, when it will begin serving as a premier hub for nurturing future generations of Tigers, reinforcing the organization’s championship legacy.

This project follows another major development in Lakeland that was completed in 2017, bringing fan experience enhancements, new clubhouses for major and minor league players, world-class injury rehabilitation facilities, and front office space.

“This project is about more than just bricks and mortar - it’s about creating a best-in-class player experience,” said Bob Donahay, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts for the City of Lakeland. “The new Player Development Academy will help foster an environment where players can grow, recover, and thrive, both on and off the field.”

TigerTown operates year-round, supporting off-season programs, Spring Training for hundreds of players and staff, regular season games for the Single-A Lakeland Flying Tigers and Florida Complex League Tigers, and rehabilitation for injured players from all levels of the organization.

Next season marks the 92nd that the Tigers have called Lakeland their home away from home, the longest continuous relationship between a Major League team and a host city. Today’s groundbreaking reflects an extension of this deep, shared commitment towards solidifying Lakeland’s legacy as a premier Spring Training location across all of baseball.

Recent Investment Across Detroit Tigers Organization

Over the last several years, there has been significant investment across the Tigers organization with the goal of elevating the fan and player experience. Investment since January 2023 has totaled over $160 million into these projects, including:

• Ongoing: Construction of the new Player Development Academy in Lakeland

• Ongoing: Planning and building of the new player academy in the Dominican Republic

• 2025: Development of the Priority Club at Comerica Park

• 2025: Baseball operations facility upgrades in Lakeland, including covered half-field and bullpens, and new indoor batting cages

• 2022-25: Renovation of the home and visiting clubhouses at Comerica Park, completed in stages across a nearly three-year span

• 2024: Purchase and renovation of a new team plane, first used by the Tigers when leaving spring training that year

• 2024: Upgrade of the Comerica Park scoreboard to better quality and larger size, ranking as the 2nd-largest in MLB

• 2024: Installation of state-of-the art LED field lighting at Comerica Park

• 2023-24: New stadium sound system at Comerica Park, completed in stages over a two-year span

• 2023: Outfield dimension changes at Comerica Park

Detroit Tigers Foundation Hosts Seventh Annual Back-to-School Backpack Bazaar, Presented by Meijer and The Children’s Center

With support from Meijer, the Detroit Tigers Foundation again partnered with The Children’s Center to host the seventh annual Back-to-School Backpack Bazaar on Aug. 12, which donated 2,000 backpacks and school supplies to local youth in need.

Before the Aug. 12 event, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment colleagues joined representatives from Meijer and The Children’s Center on June 20, June 27 and July 18 to stuff backpacks to be donated to clients, families and communities served by The Children’s Center before the 2025-26 school year.

Backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies and a custom, co-branded Tigers x Meijer backpack tag were donated to 750 elementary-school students, 750 middle-school students and 500 high-school students. Students who received backpacks will also be invited to a Tigers game later this season.

The Children’s Center, which was founded in Detroit in 1929, provides behavioral health services, child welfare services and community engagement and advocacy. The organization’s mission is to help children and families shape their own futures.

Desiree Jennings, President and CEO of The Children’s Center, said one in four families are ill-prepared from a funding perspective for their children to go back to school, so the collaboration between the Detroit Tigers Foundation, Meijer and The Children’s Center provides much-needed assistance for thousands of families in the community before each school year.

“The Backpack Bazaar helps parents not have to think financially about getting their kids ready to back to school,” Jennings said about the annual event which began in 2018 with 500 backpack donations. “This event really helps equip them to be ready for school. One less thing for moms and dads and caregivers to worry about. The Tigers Foundation and Meijer taking that load off and helping kids to be ready is a great thing.”

While this is the seventh year of the Backpack Bazaar, it’s the second year that Meijer has been part of this exciting event, donating all the materials being placed in the backpacks as well as the backpacks, themselves.

Coty LaVere, Manager of Community Partnerships and Giving for Meijer, said Meijer appreciates its longstanding partnership with the Tigers, which allows both organizations to make an even bigger impact in the metro Detroit community.

“We’re super excited to be here with The Children’s Center and the Detroit Tigers, distributing backpacks to kids in need across the community,” LaVere said. “As a family company, it’s important for Meijer to support community and be part of events like this. It’s important to partner with organizations like The Children’s Center and the Detroit Tigers, and that’s why we continue to be great partners and have longevity in partnership with the Tigers, because of great events like this one here today.”

Carly Chulock, girlfriend of Tigers pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long, volunteered at the event on Aug. 12 and said she enjoys helping the Detroit Tigers Foundation provide assistance to those in need.

“The joy of volunteering supersedes anything you can do in life,” Chulock said. “Every time I go, I get to see the joy in people’s faces, I get to provide resources for people who really need them and I see how important and valuable that is. Some people just don’t have access to simple things like backpacks and goods for school."

“We want these kids to be successful and feel confident and walk in with their new backpack and be comfortable among their peers and have a good school year. Seeing these kids receive these backpacks, be happy and see the joy from their family members in incomparable, so it’s a great mission and a great effort.”

To learn more about The Children’s Center, visit TheChildrensCenter.com.

To learn more about Meijer’s philanthropic efforts, visit MeijerCommunity.com.

Red Wings to Retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91

Sergei Fedorov played 13 seasons with the Red Wings, winning three Stanley Cup championships, earning two Frank J. Selke Trophies and claiming the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award in 1993-94

Fedorov was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in conjunction with the league’s Centennial celebration in 2017

Fedorov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 and the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2016

Detroit Red Wings Governor and Chief Executive Officer Chris Ilitch today announced the organization will officially retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 in a special pre-game ceremony on January 12, 2026, when the Red Wings host the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena.

"We are honored to celebrate Sergei Fedorov and raise his #91 to its rightful place hanging in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, among the all-time greats who have worn the Winged Wheel,” said Ilitch. “His exceptional skill, relentless drive, and lasting impact playing a pivotal role bringing three Stanley Cup championships to Detroit make him the perfect embodiment of the qualities deserving of our franchise’s most prestigious honor. My parents, Mike and Marian Ilitch had a special reverence for Sergei as one of the most dynamic and charismatic players of his era, and someone who made a tremendous impact on our organization. All of us at the Red Wings look forward to hosting Sergei and his family in January to pay tribute to his remarkable career."

“I’m extremely grateful for this tremendous honor,” said Fedorov. “Thank you to everyone with the Red Wings organization, especially those who helped bring me to Detroit and gave me the chance to play for such a historic franchise. I was fortunate to be part of some unforgettable teams, and above all, I’m proud of the three Stanley Cup championships we won for our amazing fans in Hockeytown. The memories made along the way - with legendary teammates, coaches, and exceptional ownership - will stay with me forever. Lastly, I want to thank Chris Ilitch for the call yesterday to share the news about retiring my number. It’s a moment I’ll always cherish. I can’t wait to see everyone in January.”

Fedorov spent 13 seasons with the Red Wings from 1990-2003 and ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders with 908 games played (T11th), 400 goals (4th), 554 assists (7th), 954 points (6th), a plus-276 rating (2nd), 117 power play goals (5th), 309 power play points (7th), 31 shorthanded goals (2nd), 12 overtime goals (1st), 79 game-winning goals (3rd) and 3,148 shots (5th). Fedorov reached the 30-goal mark nine times in a Red Wings uniform, including six of his first seven seasons. He is also one of two players in franchise history to register multiple 100-point seasons, joining Steve Yzerman who had six consecutive 100-point campaigns from 1987-88 to 1992-93.

Fedorov ultimately played in 18 NHL seasons, compiling 1,179 points (483-696-1,179), a plus-261 rating and 839 penalty minutes in 1,248 regular-season games between the Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals. Fedorov is currently third all-time in goals, assists and points among Russian-born skaters behind Alex Ovechkin (897-726-1,623 in 1,491 GP) and Evgeni Malkin (514-832-1,346 in 1,213 GP).

Fedorov helped the Red Wings clinch 13 consecutive Stanley Cup Playoff berths and ranks among Detroit’s top postseason performers with 162 games played (7th), 50 goals (5th), 113 assists (3rd), 163 points (3rd), a plus-38 rating (3rd), 15 power play goals (T6th), 64 power play points (3rd), five shorthanded goals (T1st), one overtime goal (T9th), 11 game-winning goals (T4th) and 561 shots (3rd). He was an instrumental piece of the Red Wings’ dynasty of the late 1990s and early 2000s that featured several future Hockey Hall of Famers including Igor Larionov, Nicklas Lidström, Brendan Shanahan and Steve Yzerman, winning Stanley Cup championships in 1997, 1998 and 2002.

The Red Wings selected Fedorov in the fourth round (74th overall) of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted player from the Soviet Union at the time. Fedorov impressed Red Wings management while representing the Soviet Union at several international tournaments. He competed in three consecutive IIHF World Junior Championships from 1987-89, capturing a silver medal in 1988 and a gold medal in 1989. Additionally, Fedorov earned gold medals at back-to-back IIHF World Championships in 1989 and 1990. Fedorov would defect to the United States following an exhibition game in Portland, Ore., between the Soviet Union and Team USA, arriving in Detroit on July 23, 1990, and signing a five-year contract with the Red Wings.

Fedorov made an immediate impact with the Red Wings, where he was issued No. 91 because it was the inverse of Steve Yzerman’s No. 19. Fedorov debuted with the Red Wings in 1990-91, garnering NHL All-Rookie Team honors and finishing runner-up in voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy after pacing all rookies in goals (31), assists (48) and points (79) in 77 regular-season games. His 79 points are the second-most by a rookie in franchise history, behind Yzerman’s total of 87 points (39-48-87 in 80 GP) in 1983-84.

Fedorov posted his best statistical season in 1993-94, earning a spot on the NHL First All-Star Team after leading all Red Wings skaters in goals (56), assists (64), points (120), plus/minus (+48), shorthanded goals (4) and game-winning goals (10) in 82 regular-season games. Fedorov is one of six players in franchise history to reach the 50-goal plateau along with Steve Yzerman (5x), Mickey Redmond (2x), Ray Sheppard, John Ogrodnick and Danny Grant. Additionally, Fedorov became the fifth Red Wings skater to eclipse the 100-point mark, joining Yzerman (6x), Ogrodnick, Marcel Dionne and Gordie Howe.

In recognition of his accomplishments during the 1993-94 season, Fedorov became the first European-trained player to win the Hart Memorial Trophy, presented annually “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” He was also named the recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward and the Lester B. Pearson Award (now Ted Lindsay Award) as the most outstanding player as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA. To date, Fedorov remains the only player in NHL history to win the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Frank J. Selke Trophy in the same season.

Fedorov added team honors to his résumé in 1994-95, helping the Red Wings win the Presidents’ Trophy as the squad with the best overall record in the regular season. Fedorov led all skaters in assists (17) and points (24) in 17 postseason contests as Detroit captured the 1995 Clarence S. Campbell Bowl and advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1966. In 1995-96, the iconic “Russian Five” consisting of Fedorov, Viacheslav Fetisov, Vladimir Konstantinov, Vyacheslav Kozlov and Igor Larionov debuted as a five-man unit. Fedorov surpassed the 100-point mark for the second time in 1995-96, leading all Red Wings skaters in goals (39), assists (68), points (107), shorthanded goals (3), game-winning goals (11) and shots (306) in 78 regular-season games. He earned his second Frank J. Selke Trophy as the Red Wings clinched their second straight Presidents’ Trophy with an NHL-record 62 wins and 131 points.

Fedorov delivered one of the most memorable individual performances in franchise history during the 1996-97 season when he scored all five goals, including the game-winner 2:39 into overtime, in a 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals on Dec. 26, 1996 at Joe Louis Arena. Fedorov went on to help the Red Wings win a Stanley Cup championship in 1997, recording 20 points (8-12-20) in 20 postseason games as the organization ended its 42-year championship drought. The Red Wings successfully defended their Stanley Cup title in 1998 as Fedorov led all skaters with 10 goals in 22 playoff games. In 2002, Fedorov captured his third Stanley Cup championship in a six-year span, finishing with 19 points (5-14-19) and 20 penalty minutes in 23 postseason games.

Fedorov scored his 400th career NHL goal in his final regular-season game with the Red Wings on April 6, 2003 against the Chicago Blackhawks. Fedorov joined Gordie Howe (786), Steve Yzerman (692) and Alex Delvecchio (456) as the only players to record at least 400 goals in a Red Wings uniform. In all, Fedorov represented the Red Wings at six NHL All-Star Games (1992, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003). He also shined in the NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition, winning the Fastest Skater event twice (1992, 1994) and the Hardest Shot event in 2002.

Fedorov split his last five NHL seasons between the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals. While with the Mighty Ducks, Fedorov became the first Russian-born player in NHL history to record 1,000 career points, reaching the milestone in his 965th game with an assist on Feb. 14, 2004 against the Vancouver Canucks. Fedorov was also the first Russian-born skater to reach the 1,000-game milestone, accomplishing the feat with the Blue Jackets on Nov. 30, 2005 against the Minnesota Wild. In his final season with the Capitals, Fedorov (39 years, 136 days) became the oldest player in NHL history to score a game-winning goal in a seventh-and-deciding game, netting what proved to be the series-clinching goal in Game 7 the 2009 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the New York Rangers.

Following the 2008-09 season, Fedorov returned to Russia and signed with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League to play on the same team as his brother, Fedor. Fedorov tallied 74 points (22-52-74), a plus-35 rating and 123 penalty minutes in 141 regular-season games in Russia’s top professional league from 2009-12, serving as team captain during his final two seasons with the club. He represented Metallurg Magnitogorsk at three consecutive KHL All-Star Games from 2010-12 and was named the recipient of the 2010-11 KHL Faith Towards Hockey Award.

A native of Pskov, Russia, Fedorov played for his country at three Winter Olympics (1998, 2002, 2010), winning a silver medal in 1998 and a bronze medal in 2002. He also medaled with Russia at two IIHF World Championships, earning gold in 2008 and silver in 2010. Additionally, Fedorov competed at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey, notching six points (3-3-6) in five games. Although he defected to the United States, Fedorov represented the Soviet Union at the 1991 Canada Cup, tallying four points (2-2-4) in five appearances.

Fedorov’s career in hockey came full circle in 2012 when he returned to CSKA Moscow, where he spent four seasons as a player from 1986-90 prior to signing with the Red Wings. Fedorov worked 12 seasons in CSKA Moscow’s front office, serving as General Manager from 2012-17, Senior Advisor from 2017-21 and Head Coach from 2021-24. He was named the KHL’s Coach of the Year in 2021-22 and 2022-23, leading CSKA Moscow to back-to-back Gagarin Cup championships in 2022 and 2023. Fedorov also won a silver medal as an Assistant Coach with the Russian Olympic Committee at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.

Fedorov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2015 and was honored as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players as part of the league’s Centennial celebration in 2017. The 55-year-old was also enshrined in the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2016.

Fedorov’s No. 91 becomes the Red Wings’ ninth retired number in franchise history, joining Sid Abel (No. 12), Alex Delvecchio (No. 10), Gordie Howe (No. 9), Red Kelly (No. 4), Nicklas Lidstrom (No. 5), Ted Lindsay (No. 7), Terry Sawchuk (No. 1) and Steve Yzerman (No. 19).