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 good news was that the Sox were still in the driver’s seat, with another home game Thursday and a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 At Thursday’s session before Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Douglas was again not participating in drills. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The Miami Dolphins better be prepared to face at least member of the NFL’s best receiving duos in Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Later on Saturday evening, the Penguins will host the Dallas Stars for the team's third home game of the season. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for home game

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“Home game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20game. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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