Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken tickets — December 18, 2026

Friday, December 18, 2026: the Seattle Kraken visit PPG Paints Arena to face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Face-off at 19:00 local time, 00:00 UK. Everything you need before buying tickets for this game.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken: date, start time and arena

It is the 19th of the Penguins' 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 falls on a Friday, traditionally the busiest nights for crowds and prices.

Buying Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken tickets

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €70. 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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken at PPG Paints Arena

PPG Paints Arena sits on the edge of downtown Pittsburgh, next to the Hill District, and many downtown hotels are a 10 to 15 minute walk away. The city's T light rail runs through downtown, the airport is about 30 minutes by car, and garages fill early on game nights. Eat before the game in downtown or the Strip District, then arrive with a small bag for the security line.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken: the matchup

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

Penguins vs Kraken · Key facts

DateFriday, December 18, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaPPG Paints Arena
CityPittsburgh
from 70 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

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FAQ · Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken tickets

What time does Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken start in Europe?

Puck drop is 19:00 local time at PPG Paints 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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken played?

The game is played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. PPG Paints Arena sits on the edge of downtown Pittsburgh, next to the Hill District, and many downtown hotels are a 10 to 15 minute walk away. The city's T light rail runs through downtown, the airport is about 30 minutes by car, and garages fill early on game nights. Eat before the game in downtown or the Strip District, then arrive with a small bag for the security line.

How much are Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €70. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Pittsburgh Penguins 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.