The Ottawa Senators will open the plaza outside Gate 1 at Canadian Tire Centre at 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, and are inviting fans to take part in a variety of festivities leading up to their home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers, which begins at 7 p.m.
Senators in-game host Jackson Starr and TSN 1200 radio colour commentator Gord Wilson will begin hosting a red carpet event at 3:30 p.m., interviewing players as they walk into the rink.
Fans can purchase 355ml beer for $5, sausages for $5, and hot dogs for $3 until puck drop. A DJ will be on site, as well as corn hole games, photo stations, face painting stations, partner activations, and more. Doors to Canadian Tire Centre will open at 5:30 p.m.
This year, fans must download their tickets to a digital wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet) or the Sens App to enter games at Canadian Tire Centre.
Looking for a way to get to Canadian Tire Centre? The Sens Army Express bus service will be operating, with buses departing from eight local bars at 5:30 p.m., and departing 30 minutes after the final buzzer.
Fans are asked to be in their seats by 6:45 p.m. to not miss player introductions and the special home opener presentation, which will include the family of Ray Emery ringing the bell.
Looking for updates from morning skate and lineup configurations? Follow team reporters Jackson Starr and Andrew Wilimek on X for the latest news on the team.
