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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning unveiled their schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Wednesday.
The Bolts’ 82-game season kicks off on home ice on October 9, when they take on the Ottawa Senators.
View the full schedule below:
Here’s the full list of Tampa Bay’s preseason games:
- Monday, September 22 – Lightning at Hurricanes | 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 23 – Lightning at Predators | 7 p.m.
- Friday, September 26 – Lightning vs. Hurricanes | 7 p.m.
- Saturday, September 27 – Lightning vs. Predators | 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 30 – Lightning vs. Panthers (Kia Center) | 7 p.m.
- Thursday, October 2 – Lightning vs. Panthers | 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 4 – Lightning at Panthers | 7 p.m.