Red Wings head back to Traverse City for pre-season action this September
The Detroit Red Wings are once again heading north for training camp, returning to Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City from September 18–20 to kick off preparations for the 2025-26 NHL season.
The Red Wings have made Traverse City their annual training camp destination since 1997, establishing a long-standing tradition that connects the team with Northern Michigan hockey fans.
The team will take the ice for the first time on Thursday, Sept. 18, with daily practices and scrimmages continuing through Saturday, Sept. 20. Players, prospects, and tryouts will be split into multiple squads during camp, offering fans a chance to catch early glimpses of the upcoming season’s roster.
Following the three-day camp, the Red Wings will travel to Grand Rapids for the annual Red & White Game on Sunday, Sept. 21 at Van Andel Arena, home of their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. The team will then return to Detroit to open their preseason schedule at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 23, facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks.
A full training camp schedule and roster will be released at a later date with tickets going on sale August 13th. The general ticket pricing works out to be $20 for admission on Thursday or Friday with the ticket price increasing to $30 on Saturday. Limited edition 2025 Training Camp merchandise will be available at the arena’s upper-level store.
