HAMILTON HAMMERS RELEASE THEME GAME SCHEDULE FOR INAUGURAL SEASON

SCHEDULE FEATURES 19 THEME GAMES, PROMOTIONS, AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Sep 22, 2026

The Hamilton Hammers announced today their full theme game schedule featuring 19 games designed to celebrate the community, create memorable experiences, and bring fans together all season long during their inaugural season at TD Coliseum. 

The schedule features an array of community-focused celebrations and promotions throughout the season, highlighted by Home Opener Weekend on October 9 and 11 against the Toronto Marlies, Hockey Fights Cancer on November 20, Pride Night on January 6, Indigenous Celebration on January 23, and Black Excellence on February 4. Students from schools across the region will also have the chance to experience the action during two school day games November 25 and March 3.  

“From the moment we started this journey, we’ve wanted this team to feel like it belongs to the entire community,” said Nicole Demers, Head of Business Operations, Hamilton Hammers. “Our theme games give us an opportunity to celebrate the people, organizations, and communities that make our city what it is. We’re excited to welcome everyone to TD Coliseum and make our inaugural season a memorable one.” 

Preliminary details on the Hamilton Hammers theme game schedule are available below, with additional information on specific events, promotions, and giveaways to be announced in advance of each game. 

2026-27 HAMILTON HAMMERS THEME GAME SCHEDULE 

• Home Opener Weekend: Friday, October 9 and Sunday, October 11 vs. Toronto Marlies   

• Halloween Game: Thursday, October 29 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack   

• Student Night: Wednesday, November 4 vs. Toronto Marlies   

• Canadian Armed Forces: Friday, November 6 vs. Providence Bruins   

• Hockey Fights Cancer: Friday, November 20 vs. Belleville Senators   

• School Day Game: Wednesday, November 25 vs. Syracuse Crunch   

• Teddy Bear Toss: Saturday, December 12 vs. Toronto Marlies   

• Holiday Game: Sunday, December 20 vs. Laval Rocket   

• Pride Night: Wednesday, January 6 vs. Laval Rocket   

• Indigenous Celebration: Saturday, January 23 vs. Cleveland Monsters   

• First Responders: Saturday, January 30 vs. Belleville Senators   

• Black Excellence: Thursday, February 4 vs. Abbotsford Canucks   

• Family Day Game: Monday, February 15 vs. Utica Comets   

• Women in Sports: Saturday, February 27 vs. Rochester Americans   

• School Day Game: Wednesday, March 3 vs. Cleveland Monsters   

• St. Patrick’s Day: Wednesday, March 17 vs. Hershey Bears   

• Country Night: Saturday, March 27 vs. Toronto Marlies   

• Fan Appreciation: Saturday, April 10 vs. Laval Rocket 

The Hammers will open the regular season on the road with games against the Belleville Senators on October 2 and the Toronto Marlies on October 3, before returning to TD Coliseum for Home Opener Weekend. 

Single-game tickets for all games are now available, in addition to Season Ticket Memberships, Half-Season and Nine-Game Packages, and Flex-12 and Flex-20 packages. Fans can learn more about all available ticket offerings and secure their seats by visiting HamiltonHammers.com. 

Fans can also gear up for the inaugural season with the “Made in the Hammer” merchandise collection, available at Shop.HamiltonHammers.com, along with official Hamilton Hammers jerseys available for pre-order. 

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