Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild tickets — October 8, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026: the Minnesota Wild 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 Minnesota Wild: date, start time and arena

It is the 3rd 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 Minnesota Wild ticket prices

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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.

Getting to Benchmark International Arena for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild

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 Minnesota Wild: what to expect

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

In the State of Hockey, the Wild sell out their downtown Saint Paul rink with fans who actually grew up playing the game. The 2026-27 home season opens on October 3, 2026 and ends on April 6, 2027, with rivalry nights against Winnipeg, Chicago and Dallas. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.

Lightning vs Wild · Key facts

DateThursday, October 8, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaBenchmark International Arena
CityTampa
Lightning 3–2 Wild

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FAQ · Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild tickets

What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild 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 Minnesota Wild 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 Minnesota Wild tickets?

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Can I buy Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild 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.