Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets tickets — April 1, 2027

Thursday, April 1, 2027: the Columbus Blue Jackets visit Benchmark International Arena to face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Face-off at 19:00 local time, 00:00 UK. Everything you need before buying tickets for this game.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets: date, start time and arena

It is the 40th of the Lightning' 42 home dates this season and meeting 3rd of 3 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 Columbus Blue Jackets ticket prices

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €33. 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets: getting to the 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets: what to expect

Both teams play in the Eastern Conference, so the points matter directly for the playoff picture.

Columbus is the friendliest big-league hockey stop in the Midwest: a compact arena in a lively district, loud fans and a goal cannon you will feel in your chest. Here is how to pick your Blue Jackets home games for 2026-27, choose seats and book without overpaying.

Lightning vs Blue Jackets · Key facts

DateThursday, April 1, 2027

Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK

ArenaBenchmark International Arena

CityTampa

from 33 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets: all 2026-27 meetings

Thu Nov 12 · 19:00 local · 00:00⁺¹ UK	Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning	Nationwide Arena	Game →
Mon Dec 7 · 19:00 local · 00:00⁺¹ UK	Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets	Benchmark International Arena	Game →
Thu Apr 1 · 19:00 local · 00:00⁺¹ UK	Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets	Benchmark International Arena

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FAQ · Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets tickets

What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Columbus Blue Jackets tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €33. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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.