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.

Examples of home game in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miami has scored 19 goals and allowed 14 for a plus-five goal differential heading into next Saturday’s home game against Nashville. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024

The Spartans play Foothill (2-3 in league) twice next week starting with a home game Wednesday. —Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 13 Apr. 2024

With the end of the season barreling toward them, the Lakers played what could end be their final home game, losing a key game for postseason positioning 134-120 to Golden State. —Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024

The Braves, Aaron’s team for much of his career, also celebrated his achievement before their Monday home game against the New York Mets in Atlanta. —John Yoon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024

If the Packers score in the third quarter of a home game, fans get a promo code at Lambeau Field and on the Packers' Facebook page to receive a free medium order while ordering online within 48 hours. —David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024

Before a home game earlier this season, the Sycuan tribe presented MESA with a $50,000 check. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024

First of all, the Florida Panthers lost a home game, 3-2, to the New York Islanders on Thursday night. —Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024

The teams will play in Boston, which is essentially a home game for UConn. —Jordan Ruttert, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024