Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken tickets — December 17, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, December 17, 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 Seattle Kraken: date, start time and arena

It is the 18th of the Blue Jackets' 42 home dates this season and meeting 1st of 2 between the two teams in 2026-27. 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 Thursday game: midweek dates usually offer a wider choice of seats than weekends.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken ticket prices

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €18. 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.

Travel to Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken 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 Seattle Kraken: what to expect

An inter-conference visit: the Seattle Kraken only come to Columbus 1 time this season, which makes it a rarer date on the Blue Jackets' calendar.

The Kraken are the NHL's newest-feeling team: a sea-monster brand, a rebuilt arena in the shadow of the Space Needle and a fanbase that grew fast. In 2026-27 you can catch them in Seattle or even in Helsinki. Here is how to plan your Kraken home games, choose seats and book smart.

Blue Jackets vs Kraken · Key facts

DateThursday, December 17, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaNationwide Arena
CityColumbus
from 18 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken season series 2026-27

Thu Dec 17 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle KrakenNationwide Arena
Mon Jan 18 · 13:00 local · 21:00 UKSeattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue JacketsClimate Pledge ArenaGame →

Other Blue Jackets home dates (after Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken)

Sat Dec 19 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles KingsNationwide ArenaGame →
Tue Dec 22 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Montréal CanadiensNationwide ArenaGame →
Sun Dec 27 · 18:00 local · 23:00 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton OilersNationwide ArenaGame →
Thu Dec 31 · 14:00 local · 19:00 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Washington CapitalsNationwide ArenaGame →
Sat Jan 2 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Boston BruinsNationwide ArenaGame →
Tue Jan 5 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs New York RangersNationwide ArenaGame →

FAQ · Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken tickets

What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken 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 Seattle Kraken 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 Seattle Kraken tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €18. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken 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.