Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets — December 28, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning is scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2026 at Lenovo Center (19:00 local, 00:00 UK). Here is the practical guide: schedule, prices seen, getting there and the season series.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning: date, start time and arena

This game is home date 19 of 42 for the Hurricanes, and meeting 2 of 3 between Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning on the 2026-27 calendar. From Europe, the game starts at 00:00 UK (the following day). Times can still move for TV, so check again a few days before.

It is a Monday game: midweek dates usually offer a wider choice of seats than weekends.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets: prices and availability

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €64. That figure moves every day with demand: tickets for the most-watched games rise as the date approaches, others drop late.

Click the Tickets button, enter your email and you will see where seats are available. Buying from Europe works the same way: mobile tickets are the norm in the NHL, so keep your phone charged and your card's foreign-payment option enabled.

Getting to Lenovo Center for Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Lenovo Center is in west Raleigh, beside the state fairgrounds and Carter-Finley Stadium, about a 15 minute drive from downtown and a few minutes from the airport. Most fans drive or take a ride-share, so arrive early for parking and for the tailgating that fills the lots before many games. Downtown Raleigh is the best base for restaurants, craft beer, museums and nightlife before or after the game, and the surrounding area is easy to reach.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning: the matchup

Both teams play in the Eastern Conference, so the points matter directly for the playoff picture.

Three Stanley Cups, a waterfront downtown and a rink where you can leave the game and walk to a patio in a T-shirt: the Lightning offer the NHL's most relaxed road trip. Tampa hosts 42 home games from October 3, 2026 to April 10, 2027. Here is how to choose your date, your seat and your booking strategy.

Hurricanes vs Lightning · Key facts

DateMonday, December 28, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaLenovo Center
CityRaleigh
from 64 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

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FAQ · Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets

What time does Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning start in Europe?

Puck drop is 19:00 local time at Lenovo Center, which is 00:00 UK (the following day). Schedules can change for TV broadcasts, so check again a few days before the game.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

The game is played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Lenovo Center is in west Raleigh, beside the state fairgrounds and Carter-Finley Stadium, about a 15 minute drive from downtown and a few minutes from the airport. Most fans drive or take a ride-share, so arrive early for parking and for the tailgating that fills the lots before many games. Downtown Raleigh is the best base for restaurants, craft beer, museums and nightlife before or after the game, and the surrounding area is easy to reach.

How much are Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €64. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets from Europe?

Yes. Tickets are mobile in the NHL: buy online, keep the confirmation email and load the tickets in your phone before the trip. Enter your email with the Tickets button to see where seats are available for this game.