Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets — December 26, 2026

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning is scheduled for Saturday, December 26, 2026 at Amerant Bank Arena (18:00 local, 23:00 UK). Here is the practical guide: schedule, prices seen, getting there and the season series.

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning on December 26, 2026: kick-off details

This game is home date 16 of 42 for the Panthers, and meeting 2 of 4 between Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning on the 2026-27 calendar. From Europe, the game starts at 23:00 UK. Times can still move for TV, so check again a few days before.

It falls on a Saturday, traditionally the busiest nights for crowds and prices.

Buying Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €83. 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.

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: getting to the arena

Amerant Bank Arena is in Sunrise, west of Fort Lauderdale, beside a huge outlet mall with restaurants. Almost everyone arrives by car or ride-share; Fort Lauderdale airport is about 25 minutes away, Miami 40 to 50 minutes in light traffic. Arrive an hour early for parking, and bring a light layer because the arena air-conditioning runs cold. Evening games usually start around 7:00 or 7:30 pm, and the mall next door is handy for a pre-game meal.

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: what to expect

The Battle of Florida visits Amerant Bank Arena on November 28, 2026 and December 26, 2026. Expect a loud house, plenty of visiting fans and some of the highest prices of the season.

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

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.

Panthers vs Lightning · Key facts

DateSaturday, December 26, 2026
Local time18:00 · 23:00 UK
ArenaAmerant Bank Arena
CitySunrise
from 83 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: all 2026-27 meetings

Sat Nov 28 · 18:00 local · 23:00 UKFlorida Panthers vs Tampa Bay LightningAmerant Bank ArenaGame →
Sat Dec 26 · 18:00 local · 23:00 UKFlorida Panthers vs Tampa Bay LightningAmerant Bank Arena
Tue Feb 16 · 19:30 local · 00:30+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Florida PanthersBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Tue Mar 23 · 19:00 local · 23:00 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Florida PanthersBenchmark International ArenaGame →

Other Panthers home dates (after Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning)

Mon Dec 28 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKFlorida Panthers vs Nashville PredatorsAmerant Bank ArenaGame →
Wed Dec 30 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKFlorida Panthers vs Buffalo SabresAmerant Bank ArenaGame →
Sat Jan 2 · 13:00 local · 18:00 UKFlorida Panthers vs Montréal CanadiensAmerant Bank ArenaGame →
Sat Jan 16 · 18:00 local · 23:00 UKFlorida Panthers vs Vegas Golden KnightsAmerant Bank ArenaGame →
Mon Jan 18 · 19:30 local · 00:30+1 UKFlorida Panthers vs Ottawa SenatorsAmerant Bank ArenaGame →
Thu Jan 21 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKFlorida Panthers vs Carolina HurricanesAmerant Bank ArenaGame →

FAQ · Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets

What time does Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning start in Europe?

Puck drop is 18:00 local time at Amerant Bank Arena, which is 23:00 UK. Schedules can change for TV broadcasts, so check again a few days before the game.

Where is Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

The game is played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. Amerant Bank Arena is in Sunrise, west of Fort Lauderdale, beside a huge outlet mall with restaurants. Almost everyone arrives by car or ride-share; Fort Lauderdale airport is about 25 minutes away, Miami 40 to 50 minutes in light traffic. Arrive an hour early for parking, and bring a light layer because the arena air-conditioning runs cold. Evening games usually start around 7:00 or 7:30 pm, and the mall next door is handy for a pre-game meal.

How much are Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €83. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Florida Panthers 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.