MOTOR CITY CRUISE REVEAL 2025-26 TIP-OFF, THEME NIGHT AND PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE FOR FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

Schedule Features Replica Jersey Giveaway Presented by One Detroit Credit Union, Kids Day Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Fan Favorites Including Season of Giving, and a Special Fifth-Year Anniversary Ticket Package with Past Theme Night Jerseys

DETROIT – As the Motor City Cruise gear up to celebrate their fifth anniversary season, the organization announced today its 2025–26 tip-off, regular-season theme night and promotional schedule, highlighted by 16 theme nights and 11 unique giveaways at Wayne State Fieldhouse.

To commemorate the organization’s fifth anniversary, the Cruise will introduce a special Motor City Cruise Fifth-Year Anniversary Flex Plan, which includes select home games and a choice of one past theme night jersey from previous seasons. Motor City will also continue offering $2 draft beers and $2 hot dogs at select Tuesday home games throughout the year.

The Cruise launches its fifth season in Detroit and 2025–26 promotional slate with Opening Weekend, Nov. 7–8 vs. the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The weekend features a schedule poster and a Cruise lunch pail giveaway and the debut of the “Motor City Cruise’s Show Your Talent” series on Nov. 7, highlighting local performers during timeouts, halftime and throughout Wayne State Fieldhouse during the game. Additional “Show Your Talent” nights are scheduled for Dec. 29 and Feb. 3. On Nov. 8, fans can receive a Detroit Flag Replica Jersey on Small Business Night, presented by One Detroit Credit Union. The Cruise will also offer another replica jersey giveaway on Hispanic Heritage Night (Feb. 22), presented by Ideal Group.

The annual Season of Giving Holiday Game (Dec. 10 vs. Cleveland Charge) will feature a holiday ornament giveaway, while eSports Night (Jan. 3) returns with gaming stations and competitions celebrating Detroit’s growing eSports community. Fans can also purchase a special eSports ticket package that includes an exclusive jersey. The Cruise will celebrate Nitro’s Birthday on Jan. 11, highlighted by a Paint-Your-Own Nitro Bobblehead giveaway, honoring the team’s beloved mascot.

Kids Day, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, returns Dec. 27 with family-friendly activities and a drawstring bag giveaway. In addition, Blue Cross Blue Shield will sponsor the “Post Game Shot,” allowing fans to take the court after select games.

The National Girls and Women in Sports/Women’s Empowerment Game, presented by Diversified Members Credit Union, is scheduled for Feb. 20 and will include a replica jersey giveaway. The Cruise will also continue to highlight community-focused initiatives, including Breast Health Awareness Night (Feb. 1) and Hoops for Troops (Jan. 4).

The Cruise will close out the 2025–26 campaign with two fan-favorite events. Superhero Night (March 27) will bring heroic energy to Wayne State Fieldhouse with a Superhero Cape giveaway, while Fan Appreciation Night (March 28) will feature in-game surprises and a Nitro and Hooper reversible plushie giveaway to thank fans for their support throughout the fifth anniversary season.

Education Day games tip off at 11 a.m. on Dec. 3, Feb. 24, and March 25, with the Michigan Science Center providing interactive STEM activities and demonstrations for local students.

Tickets for Cruise home games can be found at detroit.gleague.nba.com or ticketmaster.com, or by calling 313-PISTONS. Season ticket packages start as low as $300 ($12.50 per game).

The full 2025–26 season theme night and promotional schedule is provided below.

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