TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today the theme night schedule and arena giveaways for the upcoming 2026-27 season, presented by AdventHealth.
Lightning fans attending games at Benchmark International Arena this season will have the opportunity to experience a number of theme nights, including the return of Fan Appreciation Night and Military Appreciation Night, along with the debut of Bolts & Boots Night, Margaritaville Night and many more.
Additional nights are listed below, including details on this year’s arena giveaways, including bobbleheads, collectible pocket art cards designed by Spector Art and more.
Single-game tickets for all games at Benchmark International Arena during the 2026-27 season can be purchased exclusively online at TampaBayLightning.com/Tickets.
2026-27 THEME NIGHTS & ARENA GIVEAWAYS
OPENING NIGHT, PRESENTED BY BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL
MAGNET SCHEDULE GIVEAWAY
Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Capitals
NOCHE LATINA
Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Kraken
HALLOWEEN NIGHT
VICTOR HEDMAN COLLECTIBLE POCKET ART GIVEAWAY (FIRST 10K FANS)
Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Jets
MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT, PRESENTED BY USAA AND GOVX
Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Blackhawks
PATCH WITH A PURPOSE NIGHT, PRESENTED BY ADVENTHEALTH & TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA
PLAYER KEYCHAIN GIVEAWAY
Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Lightning vs. Oilers
HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER NIGHT, PRESENTED BY MOFFITT CANCER CENTER
Sunday, November 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Sabres
THANKSGIVING GAME, PRESENTED BY SPECTRUM
BUG KEEPER HAT GIVEAWAY
Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Hurricanes
NIKITA KUCHEROV COLLECTIBLE POCKET ART GIVEAWAY (FIRST 10K FANS)
Monday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets
HOLIDAY GAME, PRESENTED BY TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Flames
HOLIDAY GAME
Tuesday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Blues
NEW YEARS EVE GAME
Thursday, December 31 at 2:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Canadiens
BOLTS & BOOTS NIGHT
Saturday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Sabres
PRIDE NIGHT, PRESENTED BY OPEN WATER
Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Golden Knights
KIDS DAY, PRESENTED BY ADVENTHEALTH
Saturday, January 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Lightning vs. Senators
HOCKEY TALKS NIGHT
Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Kings
GASPARILLA NIGHT
Saturday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Islanders
JAKE GUENTZEL BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY, PRESENTED BY ADVENTHEALTH (FIRST 10K FANS)
Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Ducks
BLACK HERITAGE NIGHT
Sunday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Mammoth
MARGARITAVILLE NIGHT
Thursday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Devils
BRANDON HAGEL BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY, PRESENTED BY SPECTRUM (FIRST 10K FANS)
Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Panthers
FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT, PRESENTED BY FDOT
Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Lightning vs. Flyers
T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY, PRESENTED BY ADVENTHEALTH
Saturday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Rangers
WOMEN IN SPORTS NIGHT, PRESENTED BY RAYMOND JAMES
Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Maple Leafs
ANDREI VASILEVSKIY COLLECTIBLE POCKET ART GIVEAWAY (FIRST 10K FANS)
GAME PRESENTED BY JABIL
Thursday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets
GOALS FOR FOOD NIGHT, PRESENTED BY MOSAIC
Thursday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Canadiens
FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT, PRESENTED BY GEICO
Saturday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Lightning vs. Bruins
\All times local*
\\Subject to change
