Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins tickets — October 9, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop 19:00 local time (00:00 UK). Date, arena, tickets and travel tips for this 2026-27 regular-season game.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins on October 9, 2026: kick-off details

This game is home date 3 of 42 for the Blue Jackets, and meeting 1 of 4 between Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins 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 falls on a Friday, traditionally the busiest nights for crowds and prices.

Buying Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins tickets

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Travel to Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena stands in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. Most fans walk from nearby hotels, or park in the surrounding garages and stroll in. Columbus has no metro, so rideshare and buses fill the gap, and the airport is a short drive away. Bars, restaurants and a ballpark are all within a couple of minutes on foot, so arrive an hour before puck drop to eat and soak up the neighborhood.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: the matchup

A border rivalry between Ohio and Pennsylvania, with plenty of traveling Penguins fans in the stands and a few extra decibels.

Both clubs play in the Metropolitan Division: divisional games are the kind that weighs heaviest in the race for a playoff spot.

Five Stanley Cups, a hockey-mad city and an arena within walking distance of downtown: a Penguins night is one of the simplest ways to enjoy the NHL. This page covers dates, seats, the neighbourhood, rivalries against Philadelphia, Washington and Columbus, and how to buy from outside the US.

Blue Jackets vs Penguins · Key facts

DateFriday, October 9, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaNationwide Arena
CityColumbus
Blue Jackets 3–2 Penguins SO

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins season series 2026-27

Fri Oct 9 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh PenguinsNationwide ArenaBlue Jackets 3–2 Penguins SO
Mon Nov 30 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKPittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue JacketsPPG Paints ArenaGame →
Tue Mar 16 · 19:00 local · 23:00 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh PenguinsNationwide ArenaGame →
Mon Mar 22 · 19:00 local · 23:00 UKPittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue JacketsPPG Paints ArenaGame →

Other Blue Jackets home dates (after Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins)

Tue Oct 13 · 18:15 local · 23:15 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Florida PanthersNationwide ArenaGame →
Sat Oct 17 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs New York RangersNationwide ArenaGame →
Tue Oct 20 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple LeafsNationwide ArenaGame →
Sat Oct 24 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden KnightsNationwide ArenaGame →
Tue Nov 3 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado AvalancheNationwide ArenaGame →
Thu Nov 5 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas StarsNationwide ArenaGame →

FAQ · Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins tickets

What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins start in Europe?

Puck drop is 19:00 local time at Nationwide Arena, 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 Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

The game is played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Nationwide Arena stands in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. Most fans walk from nearby hotels, or park in the surrounding garages and stroll in. Columbus has no metro, so rideshare and buses fill the gap, and the airport is a short drive away. Bars, restaurants and a ballpark are all within a couple of minutes on foot, so arrive an hour before puck drop to eat and soak up the neighborhood.

How much are Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins tickets?

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Can I buy Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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.