Tampa Bay Lightning schedule

2025-2026 Lightning calendar, dates & times

2025-2026 Lightning schedule

  1. Dec 28

    Sun · 5:00pm

    MON

    vs Montreal Canadiens

    vs Canadiens

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  2. Dec 31

    Wed · 1:00pm

    ANA

    at Anaheim Ducks

    at Ducks

    Away · Honda Center

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  3. Jan 1

    Thu · 4:00pm

    LAK

    at Los Angeles Kings

    at Kings

    Away · Crypto.com Arena

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  4. Jan 3

    Sat · 1:00pm

    SJS

    at San Jose Sharks

    at Sharks

    Away · SAP Center at San Jose

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  5. Jan 6

    Tue · 7:00pm

    COL

    vs Colorado Avalanche

    vs Avalanche

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  6. Jan 10

    Sat · 7:00pm

    PHI

    at Philadelphia Flyers

    at Flyers

    Away · Xfinity Mobile Arena

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  7. Jan 12

    Mon · 7:00pm

    PHI

    at Philadelphia Flyers

    at Flyers

    Away · Xfinity Mobile Arena

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  8. Jan 13

    Tue · 7:00pm

    PIT

    at Pittsburgh Penguins

    at Penguins

    Away · PPG Paints Arena

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  9. Jan 16

    Fri · 7:00pm

    SLB

    at St. Louis Blues

    at Blues

    Away · Enterprise Center

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  10. Jan 18

    Sun · 1:00pm

    DAL

    at Dallas Stars

    at Stars

    Away · American Airlines Center

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  11. Jan 20

    Tue · 7:00pm

    SJS

    vs San Jose Sharks

    vs Sharks

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  12. Jan 23

    Fri · 6:00pm

    CHI

    at Chicago Blackhawks

    at Blackhawks

    Away · United Center

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  13. Jan 24

    Sat · 7:00pm

    CBJ

    at Columbus Blue Jackets

    at Blue Jackets

    Away · Nationwide Arena

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  14. Jan 26

    Mon · 7:00pm

    Utah Mammoth logo

    vs Utah Mammoth

    vs Mammoth

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  15. Jan 29

    Thu · 7:00pm

    WIN

    vs Winnipeg Jets

    vs Jets

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  16. Feb 1

    Time TBD

    BOS

    vs Boston Bruins

    vs Bruins

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  17. Feb 3

    Tue · 7:30pm

    BUF

    vs Buffalo Sabres

    vs Sabres

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  18. Feb 5

    Thu · 7:30pm

    Florida Panthers logo

    vs Florida Panthers

    vs Panthers

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  19. Feb 25

    Wed · 7:30pm

    TML

    vs Toronto Maple Leafs

    vs Maple Leafs

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  20. Feb 26

    Thu · 7:00pm

    CAR

    at Carolina Hurricanes

    at Hurricanes

    Away · Lenovo Center

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  21. Feb 28

    Sat · 7:00pm

    BUF

    vs Buffalo Sabres

    vs Sabres

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  22. Mar 3

    Tue · 8:30pm

    MIN

    at Minnesota Wild

    at Wild

    Away · Grand Casino Arena

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  23. Mar 5

    Thu · 7:00pm

    WIN

    at Winnipeg Jets

    at Jets

    Away · Canada Life Centre

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  24. Mar 7

    Sat · 7:00pm

    TML

    at Toronto Maple Leafs

    at Maple Leafs

    Away · Scotiabank Arena

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  25. Mar 8

    Sun · 6:00pm

    BUF

    at Buffalo Sabres

    at Sabres

    Away · KeyBank Center

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What is the 2025-2026 Tampa Bay Lightning schedule?

The Tampa Bay Lightning schedule is released every year in the summer before the start of the season. For a detailed game schedule, including dates, opponents and times, check out the Lightning games above.

When do the Tampa Bay Lightning play next?

The Lightning will play their next game on Saturday December 27th against the Panthers.

When is the next Tampa Bay Lightning home game?

The next Lightning home game is Sunday December 28th against the Canadiens.

When is the next Tampa Bay Lightning weekend game?

The next Lightning weekend game is Saturday December 27th against Panthers.

What is the Tampa Bay Lightning playoff schedule?

You can check out the Lightning playoff schedule here. The playoff schedule is determined based on regular-season performance and is typically announced at the conclusion of the regular season.

What is the Benchmark International Arena seating chart?

SeatGeek's interactive seat maps help you find the best seats for your Tampa Bay Lightning. These charts provide a visual layout of Benchmark International Arena, allowing fans to explore seat locations, compare prices and get a sense of the view from different sections.

Each venue has a detailed seating chart that outlines all sections, rows and sometimes individual seats. Seat prices are often color-coded—green for the best deals and red for premium prices—making it easy to spot value. For many venues, like Benchmark International Arena, SeatGeek offers a "view from seat" feature, showing you an approximate view of the field from specific seats. Search for Benchmark International Arena on SeatGeek to discover more seating charts and seat views!

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Tampa Bay Lightning schedule and ticket prices

DateLocationVenueLowest Price
12/28/2025TampaBenchmark International Arena$87
12/31/2025AnaheimHonda Center$49
01/01/2026Los AngelesCrypto.com Arena$58
01/03/2026San JoseSAP Center at San Jose$59
01/06/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$72
01/10/2026PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena$69
01/12/2026PhiladelphiaXfinity Mobile Arena$53
01/13/2026PittsburghPPG Paints Arena$50
01/16/2026Saint LouisEnterprise Center$45
01/18/2026DallasAmerican Airlines Center$115
01/20/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$31
01/23/2026ChicagoUnited Center$66
01/24/2026ColumbusNationwide Arena$64
01/26/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$33
01/29/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$32
02/01/2026TampaRaymond James Stadium$181
02/03/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$32
02/05/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$70
02/25/2026TampaBenchmark International Arena$76
02/26/2026RaleighLenovo Center$50