The Florida Panthers have revealed their complete preseason schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, a compact four‑game slate that will see them face off against two of the league’s traditional rivals.
The opening contest arrives on Sunday, September 20 at 7 p.m. Eastern, when the Panthers host the Carolina Hurricanes at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The arena’s modern setting will provide a lively backdrop for the first taste of next season’s intensity.
Just two days later, the team travels to Raleigh, North Carolina, to meet the Hurricanes again at the Lenovo Center on Tuesday, September 22 at the same 7 p.m. ET start time, giving fans a back‑to‑back glimpse of the matchup.
The schedule then shifts to a home‑and‑away series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, beginning on Thursday, September 24 in Tampa at 7 p.m. ET, followed by a Saturday, September 26 showdown back in Sunrise at 6 p.m. ET, rounding out the preseason with two high‑stakes contests.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
All four preseason games will be carried across the Scripps Sports South Florida broadcast network, ensuring that viewers throughout the region can follow the action live. In addition, each game will be streamed for free on PanthersPlus.TV, offering fans an accessible way to watch before the regular season begins.
The partnership with SeatGeek, a leading ticketing platform, further enhances the fan experience by providing easy access to tickets for those who wish to attend the games in person.