TAMPA BAY \u2013\u00a0The 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Ticket information for Lightning home games at Benchmark International Arena will be provided at a later date.<\/p>\n
Below is the Lightning\u2019s full\u00a0preseason\u00a0schedule:<\/p>\n
Sunday, September 20<\/p>\n
Predators vs. Lightning | 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Tuesday, September 22<\/p>\n
Lightning at Predators | 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Thursday, September 24<\/p>\n
Panthers vs. Lightning | 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Saturday, September 26<\/p>\n
Lightning at Panthers | 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
All Times EST<\/p>\n
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