The Detroit Red Wings are looking to fly to the top of the NHL standings in the upcoming season. And with 11 Stanley Cup titles to their name, the top of the standings is nothing new for the Wings. Will they make it an even dozen during the 2024-25 season? Let’s find out.
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the ice during the Detroit Red Wings 2024-25 season.
Detroit Red Wings Quick Facts
Founded: 1926
Head Coach: Derek Lalonde
Club Owners: Ilitch Holdings
Conference: Eastern
Home Arena: Little Caesars Arena
Championships: 11 (1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008)
2023-24 Finish: Did not make the playoffs
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Detroit Red Wings Schedule 2024-2025
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How to Watch Detroit Red Wings Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Detroit Red Wings fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2024-2025 NHL season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
Catch Detroit Red Wings 2024-2025 season games live on these channels:
- Regional Sports Network
- TNT: Channel 245
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Check your local listings
- NHL Network: Channel 215
Not sure which channel is broadcasting the game? Check out DIRECTV’s NHL Channel Guide for channel information, replays, highlights and much more.
And if you want even more hockey content to enjoy, check out DIRECTV’s sports add-on: NHL® CENTER ICE®. During the NHL season, the NHL Network (Ch. 215) is included in your subscription.
The NHL Network delivers live games, daily highlight shows and up-to-the-minute news from around the league 24/7. In addition to up to 40 out of market games each week, you also get stats, scores and highlights, all in one place on your TV.
Detroit Red Wings Rivalries
Detroit has been around since the very beginning of the NHL, and that’s plenty of time to drum up some heated rivalries. Here are few of their most well-known feuds:
Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche
The rivalry between the Red Wings and Avalanche is one of the most intense and well-known in NHL history. It peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s, fueled by multiple playoff matchups, physical play and a series of infamous brawls, including the “Fight Night at the Joe” in 1997. These teams faced off in the postseason several times between 1996 and 2002, with both teams vying for Stanley Cups during this period, leading to a fierce competition marked by hard hits, fights, and a mutual dislike that persisted for years.
Watch this rivalry on:
- December 7 at 7 p.m. ET
- March 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Red Wings and Blackhawks share a historic rivalry as part of the Original Six. This rivalry was especially heated during the period when both teams were in the Central Division, facing each other regularly in both the regular season and playoffs.
Known for its physicality and high stakes, the rivalry was characterized by frequent fights and intense competition. Even though Detroit moved to the Eastern Conference in 2013, reducing the number of games between the two teams, the rivalry remains strong due to the history and fan loyalty on both sides.
Detroit takes on Chicago on:
- November 6 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, Max
- January 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Another Original Six matchup, the rivalry between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs dates back to the early days of the NHL. Games between these two teams have always carried extra weight due to their long history and the geographic proximity between Detroit and Toronto.
The rivalry was particularly fierce in the 1940s and 1950s, with multiple playoff meetings, and it was rekindled after Detroit’s move to the Eastern Conference in 2013, allowing for more frequent matchups and the renewal of a classic hockey rivalry.
Detroit and Toronto will meet on:
- November 8 at 7 p.m. ET
- December 14 at 7 p.m. ET
- December 27 at 7 p.m. ET
- April 17, 2025 at 7 p.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When were the Detroit Red Wings founded?
As one of the Original Six NHL teams, the Detroit Red Wings were founded in 1926.
Where can I watch the Detroit Red Wings play live?
Fans can watch Detroit Red Wings games live on TNT, ABC, ESPN and NHL Network. Local fans can also tune in through regional sports networks.
Who are the Detroit Red Wings biggest rivals?
Rivals of the Detroit Red Wings include Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks.
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