TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning today announced its 2026 preseason schedule, presented by Florida Blue. Tampa Bay will take part in four contests, including two at Benchmark International Arena.
The Lightning will open the preseason on Sunday, September 20 against the Nashville Predators at 5 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena. On Tuesday, September 22, the Lightning will travel to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for a second matchup with the Predators. Tampa Bay will then take on the Florida Panthers at home on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m. before traveling to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise for a 6 p.m. contest against the Panthers to close out the preseason.
Ticket information for Lightning home games at Benchmark International Arena will be provided at a later date.
Below is the Lightning’s full preseason schedule:
Sunday, September 20
Predators vs. Lightning | 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 22
Lightning at Predators | 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 24
Panthers vs. Lightning | 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 26
Lightning at Panthers | 6 p.m.
All Times EST
Subject to Change
