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TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING TO HOST PRE-GAME CELEBRATION KICKING OFF 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

October 12th, 2024 3:00 PM, AMALIE Arena & Downtown Tampa (Channelside Drive between Jefferson Avenue and Water Street)

Mark your calendars for GAME ONe Opening Day to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 season against the Carolina Hurricanes on October 12th. The fun starts at 3:00 pm ahead of 7:00 pm puck drop with an entire day of festivities, including food and drink specials and the Lightning Player Blue Carpet Walk through Ford Thunder Alley!

Event Schedule

3:00pm Celebration begins! Live music, food and beverage specials, ball hockey, community & partner activations
4:00pm 2024 - 2025 Tampa Bay Lightning Player Blue Carpet Walk on Ford Thunder Alley
5:00pm Special Music Performance on the Ford Thunder Alley Stage
5:30pm Amalie Arena Doors Open
7:00pm Puck Drop & Watch Party
10:00pm Game to be followed by a post-game celebration at Cigar City Brewing Tap Room on Ford Thunder Alley

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Over $20,000 worth of prizes via Tampa Bay Lightning App

Download the Tampa Bay Lightning App and enter to win instant prizes throughout the day including Tampa Bay Lightning tickets for October 12th vs. Carolina Hurricanes, future Lightning tickets, concert and event tickets, autograph memorabilia and more! We’ll be giving away over $20,000 in prizes throughout the afternoon, but you must be in attendance to win! Download the app here

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Food & Beverage specials

Fans can enjoy a variety of food and beverage specials. Cool off with $2.00 sodas and water, or indulge in a $4.00 12 oz domestic beer. Hungry? Grab a $4.00 hot dog or a burger for just $4.00. For those with a taste for craft beverages, enjoy a 12 oz craft beer, import beer, or seltzer for only $6.00. These specials make it easy to fuel up before cheering on the Bolts!

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What To Expect

Pre-game celebration will feature a range of exciting activations for fans of all ages. Guests can participate in a Ball Hockey Clinic hosted by the YMCA, enjoy open rinks, and test their skills at the shooting lane. The Kids Zone on Channelside Drive will be packed with fun activities, including face painting, balloon twisters, caricature artists, carnival games, and more. Activations from media and community partners will be present throughout the event, and the Tampa Bay Sports Store at AMALIE Arena will open at 12:00 pm for all your gear needs. Don’t miss the 360 photobooth activation on Publix Plaza for a memorable photo experience!