New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets — October 13, 2026

New York Rangers host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop 19:15 local time (00:15 UK). Date, arena, tickets and travel tips for this 2026-27 regular-season game.

New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: date, start time and arena

It is the 5th of the Rangers' 42 home dates this season and meeting 2nd of 3 between the two teams in 2026-27. From Europe, the game starts at 00:15 UK (the following day). Times can still move for TV, so check again a few days before.

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

Buying New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €72. 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.

New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: getting to the arena

Madison Square Garden is in Midtown Manhattan on Seventh Avenue, directly above Penn Station. The subway, Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and Amtrak all arrive beneath the building, and Herald Square is a short walk away. Do not drive. Restaurants, bars and shops fill the surrounding blocks, and the Empire State Building is a few minutes on foot, so you can combine sightseeing with the game. Arrive early to clear security without stress.

Why New York Rangers 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.

Rangers vs Lightning · Key facts

DateTuesday, October 13, 2026

Local time19:15 · 00:15 UK

ArenaMadison Square Garden

CityNew York

from 72 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning season series 2026-27

Thu Oct 1 · 19:00 local · 00:00⁺¹ UK	New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning	Madison Square Garden	Rangers 5–1 Lightning
Tue Oct 13 · 19:15 local · 00:15⁺¹ UK	New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning	Madison Square Garden
Sat Mar 27 · 19:00 local · 23:00 UK	Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers	Benchmark International Arena	Game →

Other Rangers home dates (after New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning)

Mon Oct 19 · 19:00 local · 00:00⁺¹ UK	New York Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks	Madison Square Garden	Game →
Mon Oct 26 · 19:00 local · 23:00 UK	New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings	Madison Square Garden	Game →
Sun Nov 1 · 18:00 local · 23:00 UK	New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers	Madison Square Garden	Game →
Tue Nov 3 · 19:00 local · 00:00⁺¹ UK	New York Rangers vs St. Louis Blues	Madison Square Garden	Game →
Thu Nov 5 · 19:00 local · 00:00⁺¹ UK	New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers	Madison Square Garden	Game →
Mon Nov 16 · 19:30 local · 00:30⁺¹ UK	New York Rangers vs Montréal Canadiens	Madison Square Garden	Game →

FAQ · New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets

What time does New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning start in Europe?

Puck drop is 19:15 local time at Madison Square Garden, which is 00:15 UK (the following day). Schedules can change for TV broadcasts, so check again a few days before the game.

Where is New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

The game is played at Madison Square Garden in New York. Madison Square Garden is in Midtown Manhattan on Seventh Avenue, directly above Penn Station. The subway, Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and Amtrak all arrive beneath the building, and Herald Square is a short walk away. Do not drive. Restaurants, bars and shops fill the surrounding blocks, and the Empire State Building is a few minutes on foot, so you can combine sightseeing with the game. Arrive early to clear security without stress.

How much are New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €72. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy New York Rangers 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.