Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins tickets — December 12, 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026: the Pittsburgh Penguins visit Benchmark International Arena to face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Face-off at 15:30 local time, 20:30 UK. Everything you need before buying tickets for this game.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins: date, start time and arena

This game is home date 17 of 42 for the Lightning, and meeting 1 of 3 between Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins on the 2026-27 calendar. From Europe, the game starts at 20:30 UK. Times can still move for TV, so check again a few days before.

It falls on a Saturday, traditionally the busiest nights for crowds and prices.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins ticket prices

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €63. 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 Pittsburgh Penguins: 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 Pittsburgh Penguins: the matchup

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

Five Stanley Cups, a hockey-mad city and an arena within walking distance of downtown: a Penguins night is one of the simplest ways to enjoy the NHL. This page covers dates, seats, the neighbourhood, rivalries against Philadelphia, Washington and Columbus, and how to buy from outside the US.

Lightning vs Penguins · Key facts

DateSaturday, December 12, 2026
Local time15:30 · 20:30 UK
ArenaBenchmark International Arena
CityTampa
from 63 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins season series 2026-27

Sat Dec 12 · 15:30 local · 20:30 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh PenguinsBenchmark International Arena
Tue Dec 15 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKPittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay LightningPPG Paints ArenaGame →
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Other Lightning home dates (after Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins)

Thu Dec 17 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary FlamesBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Tue Dec 22 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis BluesBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Tue Dec 29 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville PredatorsBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Thu Dec 31 · 14:00 local · 19:00 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Montréal CanadiensBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Sat Jan 2 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo SabresBenchmark International ArenaGame →
Thu Jan 14 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKTampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden KnightsBenchmark International ArenaGame →

FAQ · Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins tickets

What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins start in Europe?

Puck drop is 15:30 local time at Benchmark International Arena, which is 20:30 UK. Schedules can change for TV broadcasts, so check again a few days before the game.

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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 Pittsburgh Penguins tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €63. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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.