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The Blues home opener is almost here!

To celebrate hockey’s long-awaited return, fans are invited to the Home Opener Rally at Union Station on Oct. 8 before the St. Louis Blues host the San Jose Sharks at 7 p.m. The rally is the highlight of Dobbs Face-Off Week, presented by Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers.

Who - All of the St. Louis Blues faithful! The rally is FREE and open to fans with or without game tickets!

What - A pregame celebration before Blues vs. Sharks 

When - Thursday, Oct. 8 from 3-5:30 p.m.

Where - Union Station

Why - Because HOCKEY IS BACK! 

The festivities will kick off with live music from the Saint Boogie Brass Band and a 2026-27 season preview featuring Blue Note+ studio host Andy Strickland and studio analyst Cam Janssen.

Fans can also expect appearances from captain Robert Thomas, Blue Crew, and Louie. The rally will include Blues inflatables, a 50/50 raffle and the Michelob ULTRA trailer, courtesy of Anheuser-Busch. Circa Sports will be on-site hosting a ticket giveaway, while Pepsi and 101 ESPN will also be in attendance to celebrate with fans. 

Once the rally concludes, the Saint Boogie Brass Band will lead attendees in a march to Enterprise Center, where those with game tickets can head inside the building. Fans are encouraged to be inside and in their seats by 6:30 p.m. for player warmups and the debut of the Blues’ new opening night show. 

All fans attending the game will receive a commemorative 2026-27 St. Louis Blues wall calendar, courtesy of Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers. 

A limited number of tickets to the home opener are still available at ticketmaster.com.

HOME OPENER RALLY SCHEDULE

3 - 4 p.m. - Rally begins with live music from the Saint Boogie Brass Band 

4 p.m. - Andy Strickland and Cam Janssen preview the 2026-27 season

4:30 p.m. - More live music from the Saint Boogie Brass Band

5:15 p.m. - Fans march to Enterprise Center, led by Saint Boogie Brass Band 

6:30 p.m. - Warmups and opening night show begins 

7 p.m. - St. Louis Blues vs. San Jose Sharks 

Times are subject to change.