Detroit Sports Events in October 2026

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

Updated: October 18, 2026

7 Sports Venues

Browse sports events happening in Detroit and nearby areas during October 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 October 2026.

Upcoming Sports Events: 9

Oct
20
2026
3:00 PM
Tue
Professional (NBA)
Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics
Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics
Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats
Little Caesars Arena
66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 4820166 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201
From $41Avg. price ~ $228Tickets Available: 926
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Oct
23
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
Best Value
Wayne State Warriors vs. Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers
Wayne State Warriors vs. Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers
Matthaei Center
Matthaei Center
5101 John C Lodge Fwy, Detroit, MI 482085101 John C Lodge Fwy, Detroit, MI 48208
From $17Avg. price ~ $20Tickets Remaining: 8
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Oct
25
2026
10:00 AM
Sun
FOOTBALL
Weekend Event
Detroit Blue Zone Tailgate: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Detroit Blue Zone Tailgate: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Gameday Hospitality - Detroit
Gameday Hospitality - Detroit
456 Clinton St, Detroit, MI 48226456 Clinton St, Detroit, MI 48226
From $60Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Remaining: 10
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Oct
25
2026
4:25 PM
Sun
NFL
Weekend Event
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Ford Field • 78,000 seats
Ford Field
2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 482262000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226
From $216Avg. price ~ $885Tickets Available: 2968
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Oct
28
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
Professional (NBA)
High Demand
Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets
Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets
Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats
Little Caesars Arena
66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 4820166 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201
From $27Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 8003
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Oct
29
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
Professional (NHL)
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats
Little Caesars Arena
66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 4820166 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201
From $20Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 1380
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Oct
30
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
MotorCity Cage Night XXVI
MotorCity Cage Night XXVI
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel
Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel
2901 Grand River, Detroit, MI 482012901 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48201
From $56Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 757
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Oct
31
2026
12:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
Weekend Event
Wayne State Warriors vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats
Wayne State Warriors vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats
Tom Adams Field • 6,500 seats
Tom Adams Field
42 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 4820842 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
From $30Avg. price ~ $42Tickets Remaining: 10
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Oct
31
2026
1:00 PM
Sat
Professional (NHL)
Weekend Event
Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues
Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues
Little Caesars Arena • 22,000 seats
Little Caesars Arena
66 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 4820166 Sibley St., Detroit, MI 48201
From $24Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 1933
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Featured Sports Events in October

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Upcoming Sports Events: 6

Next Event: Oct 20, 2026 3:00 PM

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Wayne State Warriors

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

Matthaei Center

Detroit, MI

Upcoming Sports Events: 4

Next Event: Oct 23, 2026 7:00 PM

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Detroit Blue Zone Tailgate

FOOTBALL

Gameday Hospitality - Detroit

Detroit, MI

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 25, 2026 10:00 AM

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Oct 25, 2026 4:25 PM

Upcoming Sports Events: 6

Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM

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MotorCity Cage Night

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

Detroit, MI

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM

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Wayne State Warriors Football

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

Tom Adams Field

Detroit, MI

Upcoming Sports Events: 2

Next Event: Oct 31, 2026 12:00 PM

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Stadiums & Arenas

Sports venues hosting events in October 2026.

Ford Field

Detroit, MI

Stadium

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 25, 2026

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Gameday Hospitality - Detroit

Detroit, MI

Sports Venue

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 25, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 4

Next Event: Oct 20, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 23, 2026

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Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel

Detroit, MI

Casino / Entertainment

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 31, 2026

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About Sports Events in October 2026

Sports events in Detroit during October 2026 may include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, golf, tennis, and championship competitions across stadiums, arenas, and sports venues.