DET

What channel is the Detroit Red Wings game on tonight? (Detroit SportsNet (DSN) & ESPN+)

Unofficial Fan Resource

US ZIP Code Broadcast & Blackout Calculator to find out exactly how to watch the Red Wings without blackouts.

🇺🇸 US View | 🇨🇦 Switch to Canada

1. US ZIP Code & Subscriptions

Official US Rules
📍 Default View: In-Market (Michigan, Northwestern Ohio (Toledo) & Northeastern Indiana). Enter any 5-digit US ZIP code above to switch between in-market RSN (Detroit SportsNet (DSN)) and out-of-market (ESPN+) blackout rules.
Your Active Subscriptions & Channels:
Full Season Coverage (84 Games) 0% Watchable
0 / 84 GAMES
Watchable Without Blackout 0 games (0%)
Blacked Out in Your ZIP 0 games (0%)
Missing Required Subscription 84 games (100%)

In-Market Full Season Setup

In-market fans in Michigan, Northwestern Ohio (Toledo) & Northeastern Indiana need Detroit SportsNet (DSN) (67 regional games) plus ESPN/TNT for national exclusives. Out-of-market US fans can stream 72 Detroit Red Wings games on ESPN+.

Did this save you a headache tonight? Buy me a coffee to help keep it running. Tip $3
Add Red Wings Guide to Home Screen Instant 1-tap US blackout check before game time.
Next Red Wings Game Thu Nov 12 2026 • 7:30 PM ET Game 20 of 84

@ Panthers

Amerant Bank Arena

Broadcast: ESPN+ Hulu / Disney+
Available on ESPN+ (OOM) / Local RSN
National Streaming Exclusive on ESPN+ / Hulu (No local RSN blackout)
Upcoming Schedule Snapshot:
#20 @ Panthers
Thu Nov 12 2026 • 7:30 PM ET
ESPN+ Hulu / Disney+
#21 @ Lightning
Sat Nov 14 2026 • 7:00 PM ET
DSN ESPN+
#22 vs Bruins
Wed Nov 18 2026 • 7:30 PM ET
TNT HBO MAX
#20 @ Panthers
Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers • Amerant Bank Arena
Thu Nov 12 2026 • 7:30 PM ET
ESPN+ Exclusive
ESPN+ Hulu / Disney+
ESPN+ / Hulu Exclusive
National Streaming Exclusive on ESPN+ / Hulu (No local RSN blackout)
#21 @ Lightning
Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning • Benchmark International Arena
Sat Nov 14 2026 • 7:00 PM ET
ESPN+ / RSN
DSN ESPN+
Regional RSN / ESPN+
Available on ESPN+ / Subject to local RSN blackout (DSN)
#22 vs Bruins
Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins • Little Caesars Arena
Wed Nov 18 2026 • 7:30 PM ET
National TV
TNT HBO MAX
US National Exclusive
National TV Exclusive on TNT (Blacked out on ESPN+ & local RSN)
#23 vs Islanders
Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders • Little Caesars Arena
Sat Nov 21 2026 • 7:00 PM ET
ESPN+ / RSN
DSN ESPN+
Regional RSN / ESPN+
Available on ESPN+ / Subject to local RSN blackout (DSN)
#24 vs Canucks
Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks • Little Caesars Arena
Wed Nov 25 2026 • 7:30 PM ET
ESPN+ / RSN
DSN ESPN+
Regional RSN / ESPN+
Available on ESPN+ / Subject to local RSN blackout (DSN)
#25 @ Blue Jackets
Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets • Nationwide Arena
Fri Nov 27 2026 • 3:00 PM ET
ESPN+ / RSN
DSN ESPN+
Regional RSN / ESPN+
Available on ESPN+ / Subject to local RSN blackout (DSN)
#26 vs Predators
Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators • Little Caesars Arena
Sat Nov 28 2026 • 7:00 PM ET
ESPN+ / RSN
DSN ESPN+
Regional RSN / ESPN+
Available on ESPN+ / Subject to local RSN blackout (DSN)
#27 vs Flames
Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames • Little Caesars Arena
Tue Dec 1 2026 • 7:00 PM ET
ESPN+ / RSN
DSN ESPN+
Regional RSN / ESPN+
Available on ESPN+ / Subject to local RSN blackout (DSN)
#28 vs Avalanche
Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche • Little Caesars Arena
Thu Dec 3 2026 • 7:00 PM ET
ESPN+ / RSN
DSN ESPN+
Regional RSN / ESPN+
Available on ESPN+ / Subject to local RSN blackout (DSN)
#29 @ Bruins
Detroit Red Wings at Boston Bruins • TD Garden
Sat Dec 5 2026 • 1:00 PM ET
ESPN+ / RSN
DSN ESPN+
Regional RSN / ESPN+
Available on ESPN+ / Subject to local RSN blackout (DSN)
Showing the 65-game Detroit Red Wings upcoming broadcast schedule Schedule verified: Nov 12, 2026 • Auto-synced with local clock

Detroit Red Wings Hockey Broadcast Rights & Regional Blackout Guide (2026–27 Red Wings Season)

Following the Detroit Red Wings regular season across the United States requires understanding how NHL broadcast territory rights are split between regional sports networks and national streaming partners. For Detroit Red Wings fans, games are divided across Detroit SportsNet (DSN), ESPN+, ESPN/ABC, TNT, and NHL Network.

Regional Detroit Red Wings Games (Detroit SportsNet (DSN))

Detroit SportsNet (DSN) holds the official in-market regional broadcast rights for the Detroit Red Wings (67 regular-season games) across Michigan, Northwestern Ohio (Toledo) & Northeastern Indiana. If your US ZIP code falls inside the Detroit Red Wings local broadcast territory, regional games are blacked out on ESPN+ and must be watched via Detroit SportsNet (DSN).

If you live outside the Detroit Red Wings local broadcast territory in the US, regional Red Wings games stream live on ESPN+ (unless the Detroit Red Wings are playing an opponent whose local broadcast territory includes your ZIP code).

National Red Wings Games (ESPN, ABC, TNT & NHL Network)

When the Detroit Red Wings are selected for an exclusive national US broadcast on ESPN, TNT, or NHL Network (18 games), the broadcast is blacked out on ESPN+ nationwide unless simulcast on ABC/ESPN+.

Viewers across all US ZIP codes need access to the designated national television channel or streaming tier (such as Max for TNT simulcasts) to watch these national exclusives.

Quick Summary for Red Wings Fans: Use the US ZIP Code Lookup above to check your local market status. In-market ZIP codes (Michigan, Northwestern Ohio (Toledo) & Northeastern Indiana) watch regional games on Detroit SportsNet (DSN); out-of-market US ZIP codes stream regional games on ESPN+.

Blackout Rules & FAQ

Game Type Network Blackout Status
Regional (In-Market ZIP) Detroit SportsNet (DSN) Blacked Out on ESPN+ (Watch on Detroit SportsNet (DSN))
Regional (Out-of-Market ZIP) ESPN+ Stream on ESPN+ (Unless Opponent Is Local to Your ZIP)
US National Exclusive ESPN / ABC / TNT / NHL Network Requires National Channel (Unless ABC/ESPN+ Simulcast)

Why are Detroit Red Wings games blacked out on ESPN+?

ESPN+ only carries out-of-market NHL games. If you live inside the Detroit Red Wings local broadcast territory, regional games are blacked out on ESPN+ and must be watched on Detroit SportsNet (DSN). Additionally, any game airing nationally on ESPN, ABC, TNT, or NHL Network is blacked out on ESPN+ nationwide unless explicitly simulcast.

What channel broadcasts regional Detroit Red Wings games in-market?

In-market regional Detroit Red Wings games are carried by Detroit SportsNet (DSN). Viewers inside the designated local broadcast territory need cable, satellite, a live TV streamer, or a direct-to-consumer RSN subscription that includes Detroit SportsNet (DSN).

How do I watch Detroit Red Wings games if I live out of market in the US?

Out-of-market fans in the United States can stream regional Detroit Red Wings games live on ESPN+ (carrying both the Detroit SportsNet (DSN) feed and the opponent feed), except when the Detroit Red Wings play a team whose local broadcast territory includes your ZIP code or when the game airs exclusively on a national network.