Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets — December 20, 2026

Detroit Red Wings host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. Puck drop 17:00 local time (22:00 UK). Date, arena, tickets and travel tips for this 2026-27 regular-season game.

Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning on December 20, 2026: kick-off details

It is the 20th of the Red Wings' 42 home dates this season and meeting 3rd of 4 between the two teams in 2026-27. From Europe, the game starts at 22:00 UK. Times can still move for TV, so check again a few days before.

It falls on a Sunday, traditionally the busiest nights for crowds and prices.

Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning ticket prices

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €46. That figure moves every day with demand: tickets for the most-watched games rise as the date approaches, others drop late.

Click the Tickets button, enter your email and you will see where seats are available. Buying from Europe works the same way: mobile tickets are the norm in the NHL, so keep your phone charged and your card's foreign-payment option enabled.

Getting to Little Caesars Arena for Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Little Caesars Arena is in Midtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue, about a mile north of downtown. The QLine streetcar stops close by, many hotels are within walking distance, and parking garages surround the district. Arrive early for pre-game food at the bars, restaurants and Detroit-style pizza spots near Grand Circus Park and Midtown, then walk in with a light bag, since security lines can be long just before the game starts.

Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning: the matchup

Both clubs play in the Atlantic Division: divisional games are the kind that weighs heaviest in the race for a playoff spot.

Three Stanley Cups, a waterfront downtown and a rink where you can leave the game and walk to a patio in a T-shirt: the Lightning offer the NHL's most relaxed road trip. Tampa hosts 42 home games from October 3, 2026 to April 10, 2027. Here is how to choose your date, your seat and your booking strategy.

Red Wings vs Lightning · Key facts

DateSunday, December 20, 2026
Local time17:00 · 22:00 UK
ArenaLittle Caesars Arena
CityDetroit
from 46 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning season series 2026-27

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Other Red Wings home dates (after Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning)

Tue Dec 22 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKDetroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple LeafsLittle Caesars ArenaGame →
Thu Dec 31 · 14:00 local · 19:00 UKDetroit Red Wings vs Carolina HurricanesLittle Caesars ArenaGame →
Sat Jan 2 · 15:30 local · 20:30 UKDetroit Red Wings vs Edmonton OilersLittle Caesars ArenaGame →
Thu Jan 7 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKDetroit Red Wings vs Utah MammothLittle Caesars ArenaGame →
Sat Jan 9 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKDetroit Red Wings vs Boston BruinsLittle Caesars ArenaGame →
Sun Jan 17 · 17:00 local · 22:00 UKDetroit Red Wings vs Minnesota WildLittle Caesars ArenaGame →

FAQ · Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets

What time does Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning start in Europe?

Puck drop is 17:00 local time at Little Caesars Arena, which is 22:00 UK. Schedules can change for TV broadcasts, so check again a few days before the game.

Where is Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

The game is played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Little Caesars Arena is in Midtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue, about a mile north of downtown. The QLine streetcar stops close by, many hotels are within walking distance, and parking garages surround the district. Arrive early for pre-game food at the bars, restaurants and Detroit-style pizza spots near Grand Circus Park and Midtown, then walk in with a light bag, since security lines can be long just before the game starts.

How much are Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €46. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets from Europe?

Yes. Tickets are mobile in the NHL: buy online, keep the confirmation email and load the tickets in your phone before the trip. Enter your email with the Tickets button to see where seats are available for this game.