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Tampa, FL - The Tampa Bay Lightning have released their complete 2025-26 season schedule at Benchmark International Arena, featuring a wide variety of themed games and special events for fans.
The season opens Thursday, October 9th, with the Lightning facing the Ottawa Senators in Opening Night, presented by Benchmark International.
Cultural and holiday-themed games begin with Noche Latina on Sunday, October 26th, against the Vegas Golden Knights, followed by Halloween Night on Thursday, October 30, when the Lightning host the Dallas Stars with Busch Gardens as presenting sponsor.
November includes Military Appreciation Night against the Vancouver Canucks on November 16 and Hockey Fights Cancer Night versus the Philadelphia Flyers on November 24, presented by Moffitt Cancer Center.
Thanksgiving Night takes place on November 26 against the Calgary Flames.
The holiday season features 90s Night on December 6 against the New York Islanders and multiple Holiday Night games on December 18, 20, and 22, facing the Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, and St. Louis Blues.
Special recognition events in 2026 include Hockey Talks Night on January 20, Gasparilla Night on January 29, Go For Gold Night against the Florida Panthers on February 5, Black Heritage Night on February 28, Women in Sports Night on March 10, Alumni Weekend & Lightning Hall of Fame Night on March 14, First Responders Night on March 24, Pride Night on March 26, and Superhero Kids Day on March 28.
Environmental and inclusivity-focused games include Go Green Night on March 31 and Neurodiversity Night on April 13 against the Detroit Red Wings.
The season concludes with Fan Appreciation Night on April 15 versus the New York Rangers.
Single-game tickets for all events are available through the Tampa Bay Lightning website.