Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks tickets — November 5, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 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 Chicago Blackhawks: date, start time and arena

This game is home date 8 of 42 for the Lightning, and meeting 1 of 2 between Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks tickets: prices and availability

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €46. 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 Chicago Blackhawks 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 Chicago Blackhawks is worth it

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

An Original Six franchise, six Stanley Cups and one of the loudest anthems in sports: the Blackhawks are a bucket-list hockey night. They host 42 games at United Center from October 6, 2026 to April 10, 2027, plus a Global Series trip to Düsseldorf. Here is how to pick a date, choose seats and buy with confidence from abroad.

Lightning vs Blackhawks · Key facts

DateThursday, November 5, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaBenchmark International Arena
CityTampa
from 46 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks: all 2026-27 meetings

Thu Nov 5 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago BlackhawksBenchmark International Arena
Mon Mar 8 · 19:00 local · 01:00+1 UKChicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay LightningUnited CenterGame →

Other Lightning home dates (after Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks)

Sat Nov 14 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red WingsBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Tue Nov 17 · 19:30 local · 00:30+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Washington CapitalsBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Thu Nov 19 · 19:30 local · 00:30+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Edmonton OilersBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Sun Nov 22 · 17:00 local · 22:00 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo SabresBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Wed Nov 25 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina HurricanesBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Fri Nov 27 · 15:00 local · 20:00 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa SenatorsBenchmark International ArenaGame →

FAQ · Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks tickets

What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks 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 Chicago Blackhawks 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 Chicago Blackhawks tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €46. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks 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.