Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets — November 12, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, November 12, 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 Tampa Bay Lightning on November 12, 2026: kick-off details

This game is home date 11 of 42 for the Blue Jackets, and meeting 1 of 3 between Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Thursday game: midweek dates usually offer a wider choice of seats than weekends.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning ticket prices

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €19. 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.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning: getting to the 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.

Why Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning is worth it

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.

Blue Jackets vs Lightning · Key facts

DateThursday, November 12, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaNationwide Arena
CityColumbus
from 19 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning season series 2026-27

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Other Blue Jackets home dates (after Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning)

Sat Nov 14 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia FlyersNationwide ArenaGame →
Wed Nov 25 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey DevilsNationwide ArenaGame →
Fri Nov 27 · 15:00 local · 20:00 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red WingsNationwide ArenaGame →
Thu Dec 10 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota WildNationwide ArenaGame →
Sat Dec 12 · 13:00 local · 18:00 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Montréal CanadiensNationwide ArenaGame →
Tue Dec 15 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina HurricanesNationwide ArenaGame →

FAQ · Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets

What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Tampa Bay Lightning tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €19. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Columbus Blue Jackets 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.