The 2013 Detroit Thunder season was the first season for the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) franchise.
On November 1, 2012, the Thunder was officially announced as the CIFL's eleventh team for the 2013 season.
[1] In addition, the Michigan Cup was announces as the trophy the Thunder, Patriots, and Saginaw Sting would compete for during the 2013 season.
[1] On November 9, 2012, David Kinsman announced the Thunder would be playing their home games at the Taylor Sportsplex in Taylor, Michigan for the 2013 season, with the hopes to move to a larger venue in 2014.
[2] Running backs Wide receivers Defensive linemen Linebackers Kickers Exempt List Practice squad y - clinched home playoff game x - clinched playoff spot †Kane County played the second game on their schedule, but forfeited the other nine.