Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames tickets — December 17, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena (19:00 local, 00:00 UK). Here is the practical guide: schedule, prices seen, getting there and the season series.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames on December 17, 2026: kick-off details

It is the 18th of the Lightning' 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames ticket prices

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €27. 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames at Benchmark International Arena

Benchmark International Arena stands in downtown Tampa beside the Channel District. If you stay in the city centre you can usually walk there in under twenty minutes, or ride the TECO Line Streetcar or a rideshare. Garages nearby are plentiful but busier for big games. Water Street and Channelside have restaurants and bars, so a waterfront dinner before the game is easy. Arrive early on weekends, when the streets fill quickly.

Why Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames is worth it

An inter-conference visit: the Calgary Flames only come to Tampa 1 time this season, which makes it a rarer date on the Lightning' calendar.

The Flames play their 42 home games of 2026-27 at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and this is the last season in the building before Scotia Place takes over. Here is what to expect, where to sit, which opponents to target and how to buy from abroad without overpaying.

Lightning vs Flames · Key facts

DateThursday, December 17, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaBenchmark International Arena
CityTampa
from 27 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames season series 2026-27

Thu Dec 17 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary FlamesBenchmark International Arena
Sat Jan 9 · 13:30 local · 20:30 UKCalgary Flames vs Tampa Bay LightningScotiabank SaddledomeGame →

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FAQ · Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames tickets

What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames start in Europe?

Puck drop is 19:00 local time at Benchmark International 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames played?

The game is played at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Benchmark International Arena stands in downtown Tampa beside the Channel District. If you stay in the city centre you can usually walk there in under twenty minutes, or ride the TECO Line Streetcar or a rideshare. Garages nearby are plentiful but busier for big games. Water Street and Channelside have restaurants and bars, so a waterfront dinner before the game is easy. Arrive early on weekends, when the streets fill quickly.

How much are Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €27. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames 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.