The Tucson Roadrunners have revealed that their 2026‑27 campaign will open at home on October 3, when they host the Colorado Eagles at the Tucson Arena, a date that signals the start of a new chapter for the AHL franchise.
A Milestone for the Franchise
It will mark the third time in the club’s history that the Roadrunners have begun a season on their own ice, and the first such opening since the 2018‑19 campaign, a span that includes a 6‑4‑0‑0 record in home openers and a 7‑3‑0‑0 mark in season openers.
Fans will have the chance to purchase single‑game tickets for every home match later this summer, with the first wave of sales timed to coincide with the team’s National Hot Dog Day Celebration on July 15, an event that traditionally draws large crowds and adds a festive atmosphere to the ticket launch.
The Eagles arrive in Tucson fresh off a strong showing in the previous season, where they finished second in their division with a 41‑20‑6‑5 record and a historic playoff run, setting the stage for a competitive opener.
Tucson’s roster, which finished the 2025‑26 season eighth in the Pacific Division with a 34‑28‑10‑0 record, is eager to build on that momentum and secure its first back‑to‑back home‑opening victory since the 2022‑23 season.
The upcoming matchup will also be the first time the Roadrunners have hosted the Eagles in a home opener, adding an extra layer of anticipation as both teams look to establish early‑season dominance.