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How to Watch the Detroit Red Wings
No Detroit Red Wings game tonight
There is no Detroit Red Wings game tonight. Their next game is tomorrow, at 7:00 PM ET, against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena. Nationally the game airs on ESPN+. You can stream it on ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, and FOX One + ESPN Unlimited. The cheapest legal way to watch this game is $13.99/mo through ESPN Select.
| Matchup | Detroit Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|
| When | Tuesday, October 6 · 7:00 PM ET |
| National TV | ESPN+ |
| Streaming | ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, FOX One + ESPN Unlimited |
| Cheapest way to watch | $13.99/mo · ESPN Select |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI, USA |
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Full-season estimate: $868/season ($96/mo)
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Sling Blue + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Start with Sling Blue, HBO Max Standard, and ESPN Unlimited for Detroit Red Wings fans in Detroit. Budget about $868/season ($96/month) once local and national windows are included.
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Season
$868
Monthly
$96
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Today | Senators at Red WingsNHL | 7:00 PM EDT | ESPN SelectStreaming-only |
Kraken at Red WingsNHL | 7:00 PM EDT | ESPN SelectStreaming-only | |
Red Wings at CanadiensNHL | 7:00 PM EDT | ESPN SelectStreaming-only | |
Devils at Red WingsNHL | 6:00 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Flyers at Red WingsNHL | 7:30 PM EDT | Disney+ | |
Sharks at Red WingsNHL | 7:00 PM EDT | ESPN SelectStreaming-only |
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Percentile
20%
more expensive than 20% of teams
NHL Rank
#14/32
most expensive
NHL Avg
$101/mo
$5 below avg
NHL streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$108
Season
$976
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $135/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$111
Season
$1,003
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + HBO Max Standard + ESPN Unlimited
Complete coverage in the model, but about $171/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$115
Season
$1,039
Recommended stack details
Base package
Sling Blue
Covers the national windows that still matter for Detroit Red Wings fans in Detroit.
Estimated cost
$45.99/mo
Add-on
HBO Max Standard
NHL on TNT / Max
Live sports are included with Standard and Premium plans.
Estimated cost
$18.49/mo
Add-on
ESPN Unlimited
Live channels for your teams
Direct subscription includes ESPN on ABC, NFL Network, CW Sports and ESPN Select. TV-provider activation may have narrower entitlements: https://support.espn.com/hc/en-us/articles/40375771733652-What-is-the-available-content-on-ESPN-Unlimited
Estimated cost
$31.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Detroit Red Wings game on tonight?
- There is no Detroit Red Wings game tonight. The next game is Tuesday, Oct 6 at 7:00 PM EDT on ESPN Select.
- Is the next Detroit Red Wings game free to watch?
- No. The next Detroit Red Wings game airs on ESPN Select, which requires a subscription.
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