Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Ready for Action in 2025/2026 Season
If it’s October in NEPA, it means hockey is back! The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins return to the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza for another exciting season packed with energy, entertainment, and family fun. From the first puck drop in October to the final goal in spring, fans can expect nonstop thrills on and off the ice.
Seven Months of Exciting Home Games & Theme Nights
The Penguins kick off their 2025/2026 season with a home opener on Saturday, October 11 against the Hartford Wolfpack. The annual Opening Night celebration will include an outdoor pregame festival and Rally Towels for the first 5,000 fans.
And from October through April, fans can enjoy 36 action-packed home games – 27 of which will feature unique themes. Be on the lookout for exciting new themes, giveaways and old favorites like Fan Fridays, Margaritaville Night, and Star Wars Night.
Check out all of the planned themes, promotions and giveaways below.
2025/2026 Promotions
2025/2026 Home Game Themes
10/11/25 – Opening Night – Outdoor Pregame Festival
11/08/25 – Veterans Day (Presented by Workers for Warriors)
11/15/25 – E-Sports Night
12/13/25 – Teddy Bear Toss
12/14/25 – Witches & Wizards
12/20/25 – Winter Holiday Weekend (Night 1)
12/21/25 – Winter Holiday Weekend (Night 2)
12/30/25 – New Year’s Bash
01/16/26 – Margaritaville
01/17/26 – Mental Health Awareness
01/24/26 – Gold Medal Night
01/31/26 – Crosscheck Cancer (Presented by Geisinger)
02/14/26 – “Go Red” with Geisinger (Heart Health & Valentine’s Day Celebration)
02/15/26 – Kids Takeover
02/21/26 – Military Appreciation (Presented by MetLife)
03/14/26 – St. Patrick’s Celebration
03/28/26 – Star Wars Night
03/29/26 – Tux’s Birthday Party (Presented by Astound)
04/11/26 – Community Series (Presented by Visit Luzerne County)
04/17/26 – World of Soccer
04/18/26 – Fan Appreciation
2025/2026 Home Game Promotions
10/31/25 – $2 Select Draft Beers
11/14/25 – $2 Select Draft Beers / Postgame Autographs
11/28/25 – $2 Select Draft Beers / Postgame Autographs
12/05/25 – $2 Select Draft Beers / Postgame Autographs
01/16/26 – $2 Select Draft Beers / Postgame Autographs
02/21/26 – Specialty Jersey Auction
03/13/26 – $2 Select Draft Beers / Postgame Autographs
03/14/26 – Specialty Jersey Auction
03/28/26 – Specialty Jersey Auction
03/29/25 – Postgame Skate for Penguins Kid’s Club
04/03/26 – $2 Select Draft Beers / Postgame Autographs
04/11/26 – Specialty Jersey Auction
04/17/26 – $2 Select Draft Beers / Postgame Autographs
04/18/26 – Jerseys Off Our Backs
2025/2026 Home Game Giveaways
10/11/25 – Penguins Rally Towel (First 5,000 Fans)
10/31/25 – Magnetic Schedule (Presented by Geisinger – First 3,500 Fans)
12/20/25 – Penguins Nutcracker (First 2,500 Fans)
01/16/26 – Margaritaville Sunglasses (First 1,500 Fans)
01/24/26 – Penguins Trading Cards (First 2,000 Fans)
02/14/26 – All-Star Poster
04/18/26 – Scratch-Off Prize Cards
Affordable, Family-Friendly Hockey Fun
With individual tickets typically ranging from $20–$40, Penguins games are one of NEPA’s most affordable family activities. Fans can also take advantage of group tickets, season passes, and premium seating options, including ice-level lounges and club seating. All tickets for the 2025/2026 season are mobile-only, available through the Ticketmaster App or the Penguins’ official mobile app.
Don’t Miss the Pens in action at Mohegan Sun Arena this Season
Individual game tickets can be purchased online. The Mohegan Sun Arena is centrally-located and easily accessible from Interstate 81. General parking is offered for a fee. Reserved and VIP parking are also available. All concessions at the Arena are credit, debit or mobile pay only. No cash will be accepted at any arena concession stands.
And don’t forget to stop by The Igloo Team Store behind section 102 for all your Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins gear. All transactions at The Igloo Team Store are cashless.
Penguins Highlights
Article updated from its original version published on 10/03/24.
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