The Pittsburgh Penguins have invited 69 players to their 2026-27 training camp presented by UPMC, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas.
The training camp roster, which can be seen here, includes 36 forwards, 23 defensemen, seven goaltenders and three injured players.
Training camp opens on Thursday, September 17 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. All practices at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex are free and open to the public.
The Penguins’ 2026-27 training camp roster includes 28 players who skated in at least one game with Pittsburgh last season. Sidney Crosby, who is entering his franchise-record 22nd season, and alternate captains Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are returning for their 21st season as a trio. As of this season, no athlete in Pittsburgh sports history has played more seasons for a team than the ‘Big Three’.
The Penguins added plenty of newcomers this season, including free-agent signings Andrei Kuzmenko, Declan Carlile and Trevor van Riemsdyk, as well as trade acquisitions Nick Robertson and Kaedan Korczak.
Goaltender Collin Delia will be attending training camp on a Professional Tryout Contract.
Coming off the Prospect Tournament last weekend, Pittsburgh’s top three picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, Liam Ruck (22nd overall), Marcus Ruck (39th overall) and Tomas Galvas (54th overall), will be attending their first training camp alongside fellow 2026 selection Matvei Nikonovich (160th overall).
On Thursday, Group A will hold their first practice at 8:45 AM, followed by Group B skating at 11:30 AM and Group C taking the ice at 12:45 PM.
After three days of practices, the Penguins will begin their preseason slate on Monday, September 21 with a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 PM.
The Penguins will play four preseason games this year prior to their season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, September 30 at Xfinity Mobile Arena at 7:30 PM.
Below is a look at the Penguins’ complete training camp schedule (all practices are at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex unless otherwise noted):
Thursday, September 17
8:45-10:15 AM – Group A Practice
11:30 AM-1:00 PM – Group B Practice
12:45-2:15 PM – Group C Practice
Friday, September 18
8:45-10:15 AM – Group A Practice
11:30 AM-1:00 PM – Group B Practice
12:45-2:15 PM – Group C Practice
Saturday, September 19
8:45-10:15 AM – Group A Practice
11:30 AM-1:00 PM – Group B Practice
12:45-2:15 PM – Group C Practice
Sunday, September 20
DAY OFF
Monday, September 21
10:30 – Morning Skate
7:00 PM – GAME VS. BUFFALO
Tuesday, September 22
10:30 – Morning Skate
7:00 PM – GAME VS. DETROIT
Wednesday, September 23
DAY OFF
Thursday, September 24
11:30 AM – Morning Skate
7:00 PM – GAME AT COLUMBUS (Nationwide Arena)
Friday, September 25
12:00-1:30 PM – Practice
Saturday, September 26
3:00 PM – GAME AT BUFFALO (KeyBank Center)
Sunday, September 27
12:00-1:00 PM – Practice
Monday, September 28
DAY OFF
