The Pittsburgh Penguins will take the ice for the first day of training camp on Thursday, September 17 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to officially open the 2026-27 season.
Training camp is presented by UPMC and all practices are free and open to the public. The full training camp roster will be announced at a later date.
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.
The Penguins will begin their preseason slate with a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 21.
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
10:30-11:15 AM – Morning Skate
7:00 PM – GAME VS. BUFFALO
Tuesday, September 22
10:30-11:15 AM – Morning Skate
7:00 PM – GAME VS. DETROIT
Wednesday, September 23
DAY OFF
Thursday, September 24
11:30 AM-12:15 PM – 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
