Benchmark Preseason and Rink Transition

Tampa Bay's first preseason game at Benchmark is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2026, against Nashville, ahead of the Sept. 29 regular-season start. The Lightning also announced the 2026-27 Benchmark theme-night and giveaway schedule, featuring Hedman, Kucherov, Guentzel, Hagel, and Vasilevskiy items.