Detroit Sports Events in December 2026

Upcoming games, matches, fights, races, tournaments, and sporting events in December 2026.

Updated: November 8, 2026
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Browse sports events happening in Detroit and nearby areas during December 2026. Explore upcoming games, tournaments, venue information, event dates, and ticket options for professional, college, and international sporting events.

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Upcoming sports events in December 2026.

Upcoming Sports Events: 26

Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Professional (NHL): Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $19, Avg. price ~ $163, Tickets Available: 4551, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — Professional (NBA), High Demand: Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $27, Avg. price ~ $108, Tickets Available: 3849, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Professional (NHL): Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $25, Avg. price ~ $173, Tickets Available: 2879, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: MAC Football Championship at Ford Field • 78,000 seats, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226. From $21, Avg. price ~ $63, Tickets Available: 3392. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Michigan Wolverines vs. Louisville Cardinals at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $66, Avg. price ~ $296, Tickets Available: 15526. View Tickets

Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BASKETBALL: Motor City Cruise vs. Iowa Wolves at Wayne State Arena, 1290 West Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. From $23, Avg. price ~ $153, Tickets Available: 1199. View Tickets

Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — Professional (NHL): Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $32, Avg. price ~ $208, Tickets Available: 2685, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — HOCKEY, Weekend Event: PWHL Detroit vs. New York Sirens at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $52, Avg. price ~ $146, Tickets Available: 760. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Professional (NHL), Weekend Event: Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $41, Avg. price ~ $232, Tickets Available: 4212, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 13, 2026, 10:00 AM Sun — FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Detroit Blue Zone Tailgate: Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans at Gameday Hospitality - Detroit, 456 Clinton St, Detroit, MI 48226. From $59, Avg. price ~ $98, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — NFL, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Detroit Lions vs. Tennessee Titans at Ford Field • 78,000 seats, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226. From $158, Avg. price ~ $633, Tickets Available: 2878, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — Professional (NBA), High Demand: Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $24, Avg. price ~ $116, Tickets Available: 3906, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Professional (NHL), Best Value: Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $15, Avg. price ~ $167, Tickets Available: 4366, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — Professional (NBA), High Demand: Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $36, Avg. price ~ $180, Tickets Available: 3939, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Professional (NBA), High Demand: Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $47, Avg. price ~ $232, Tickets Available: 3087, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — HOCKEY, Weekend Event: PWHL Detroit vs. Vancouver Goldeneyes at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $54, Avg. price ~ $142, Tickets Available: 1160. View Tickets

Dec 20, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — Professional (NHL), Weekend Event: Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $39, Avg. price ~ $220, Tickets Available: 2511, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 22, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — Professional (NHL): Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $76, Avg. price ~ $361, Tickets Available: 2163, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — Professional (NBA), High Demand, Weekend Event: Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trail Blazers at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $44, Avg. price ~ $206, Tickets Available: 2851, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, Weekend Event: MotorCity Cage Night XXVII at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48201. From $81, Avg. price ~ $148, Tickets Available: 244. View Tickets

Dec 28, 2026, 4:30 PM Mon — FOOTBALL: Detroit Blue Zone Tailgate: Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants at Gameday Hospitality - Detroit, 456 Clinton St, Detroit, MI 48226. From $55, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

Dec 28, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — HOCKEY: PWHL Detroit vs. Toronto Sceptres at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $39, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 1058. View Tickets

Dec 28, 2026, 8:15 PM Mon — NFL, Pay Later Available: Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants at Ford Field • 78,000 seats, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226. From $188, Avg. price ~ $793, Tickets Available: 3781, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 29, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — WWE: WWE: Holiday Tour at Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats, 66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201. From $32, Avg. price ~ $237, Tickets Available: 6811, VIP Packages. View Tickets

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Upcoming Sports Events: 15

Next Event: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM

Upcoming Sports Events: 11

Next Event: Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM

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MAC Football Championship

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL

Ford Field

Detroit, MI

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 05, 2026 Time TBA

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Michigan Wolverines Basketball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL

Little Caesars Arena

Detroit, MI

Upcoming Sports Events: 6

Next Event: Dec 05, 2026 12:00 PM

Upcoming Sports Events: 9

Next Event: Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM

Upcoming Sports Events: 4

Next Event: Dec 12, 2026 12:00 PM

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Detroit Blue Zone Tailgate

FOOTBALL

Gameday Hospitality - Detroit

Detroit, MI

Upcoming Sports Events: 2

Next Event: Dec 13, 2026 10:00 AM

Upcoming Sports Events: 7

Next Event: Dec 13, 2026 1:00 PM

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MotorCity Cage Night XXVII

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

Detroit, MI

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 27, 2026 7:00 PM

Upcoming Sports Events: 12

Next Event: Dec 29, 2026 7:30 PM

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Stadiums & Arenas

Sports venues hosting events in December 2026.

Ford Field

Detroit, MI

Stadium

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Dec 05, 2026

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Gameday Hospitality - Detroit

Detroit, MI

Sports Venue

Upcoming Sports Events: 2

Next Event: Dec 13, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 19

Next Event: Dec 01, 2026

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Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

Detroit, MI

Casino / Entertainment

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 27, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 10, 2026

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