home game
noun
sports
: a game played in a team's own stadium, park, etc.
The team has done much better in its home games than on the road.
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The Florida Panthers spent a few minutes prior to their home game Wednesday recognizing members of the organization who will be heading to Italy next week for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Heat brought back their 2006 title team for a two-day, 20th anniversary celebration this week, with a gala on Monday followed by an on-court event for fans to see at their home game against Atlanta on Tuesday.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The Jags have the option of playing two home game internationally in 2026 because of their stadium renovation project.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Heat’s 2006 championship, with players from that team in attendance at that event and Tuesday night’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Heat brought back their 2006 title team for a two-day, 20th anniversary celebration this week, with a gala on Monday followed by an on-court event for fans to see at their home game against Atlanta on Tuesday.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The Jags have the option of playing two home game internationally in 2026 because of their stadium renovation project.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Heat’s 2006 championship, with players from that team in attendance at that event and Tuesday night’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Home game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20game. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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