HAMILTON HAMMERS UNVEIL FULL SCHEDULE FOR HISTORIC INAUGURAL SEASON
Jul 9, 2026
HAMILTON, ON (July 9, 2026) – Fresh off unveiling the club's inaugural jerseys, the Hamilton Hammers today announced the complete schedule for the franchise's first American Hockey League season, bringing fans one step closer to the return of professional hockey to Hamilton.
With excitement continuing to build following this week’s jersey reveal, fans can now begin planning for a historic inaugural campaign that includes 36 regular season home games at TD Coliseum beginning Friday, October 9 against the Toronto Marlies.
The Hammers will open their inaugural season on Friday, October 2 in Belleville before returning home one week later to write the next chapter in Hamilton hockey history.
“The release of the Hamilton Hammers’ inaugural schedule marks another exciting milestone as we prepare to welcome professional hockey back to Hamilton,” said Nick DeLuco, SVP & General Manager, TD Coliseum.
“While we’re incredibly proud of the transformation of TD Coliseum, what excites us most is what the Hammers will mean to our community. This team will create new traditions, bring people together, inspire the next generation of hockey fans and add new energy to our downtown and our city. From Opening Night against the Toronto Marlies to the many memorable moments that will follow, we look forward to creating an electric atmosphere and helping write the next chapter of Hamilton’s proud hockey story.”
The Hammers' inaugural home schedule features 36 games, including 24 weekend contests, a Family Day afternoon matchup on February 15 and two School Day games throughout the season. Fans can also look forward to special theme nights, promotional games and giveaways, which will be announced later this summer.
Fans looking to gear up for the inaugural season can now pre-order official Hamilton Hammers jerseys by visiting Shop.HamiltonHammers.com.
Season Seat Membership deposits are available now, with memberships starting as low as $875. Fans who place a deposit will receive priority access to select the best available seats before memberships go on sale to the general public in the coming weeks. Visit HamiltonHammers.com to place a deposit for priority access or join the mailing list to stay up to date on upcoming on-sales and ticket information.
INAUGURAL SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Season Opener: Friday, October 2 at Belleville
• Home Opener: Friday, October 9 vs. the Toronto Marlies
• 36 regular season home games at TD Coliseum
• 24 weekend home games, including 7 Fridays, 12 Saturdays and 5 Sundays
• Family Day Game: Monday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m.
• School Day Games: Wednesday, November 25 and Wednesday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m.
• Six-game homestand: January 23 – February 6
• Eight meetings each against the Toronto Marlies and Belleville Senators
2026-27 HAMILTON HAMMERS HOME SCHEDULE
All home games are played at TD Coliseum. For the complete schedule, including away games, visit HamiltonHammers.com
DATE TIME OPPONENT
October 2026
Fri., Oct. 9 7:00 p.m. Toronto Marlies (Home Opener)
Sun., Oct. 11 3:00 p.m. Toronto Marlies
Fri., Oct. 16 7:00 p.m. Rochester Americans
Sun., Oct. 18 3:00 p.m. Syracuse Crunch
Thu., Oct. 29 7:00 p.m. Hartford Wolf Pack
November 2026
Wed., Nov. 4 7:00 p.m. Toronto Marlies
Fri., Nov. 6 7:00 p.m. Providence Bruins
Sat., Nov. 7 7:00 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Fri., Nov. 20 7:00 p.m. Belleville Senators
Wed., Nov. 25 11:00 a.m. Syracuse Crunch (School Day Game)
December 2026
Fri., Dec. 11 7:00 p.m. Belleville Senators
Sat., Dec. 12 5:00 p.m. Toronto Marlies
Sun., Dec. 20 3:00 p.m. Laval Rocket
Tue., Dec. 29 7:00 p.m. Utica Comets
Wed., Dec. 30 7:00 p.m. Syracuse Crunch
January 2027
Sat., Jan. 2 7:00 p.m. Belleville Senators
Wed., Jan. 6 7:00 p.m. Laval Rocket
Sat., Jan. 9 7:00 p.m. Utica Comets
Wed., Jan. 13 7:00 p.m. Cleveland Monsters
Sat., Jan. 23 5:00 p.m. Cleveland Monsters
Sun., Jan. 24 5:00 p.m. Belleville Senators
Sat., Jan. 30 5:00 p.m. Belleville Senators
Sun., Jan. 31 3:00 p.m. Rochester Americans
February 2027
Thu., Feb. 4 7:00 p.m. Abbotsford Canucks
Sat., Feb. 6 4:00 p.m. Abbotsford Canucks
Sat., Feb. 13 5:00 p.m. Springfield Thunderbirds
Mon., Feb. 15 2:00 p.m. Utica Comets (Family Day Game)
Fri., Feb. 19 7:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Griffins
Sat., Feb. 20 5:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Griffins
Sat., Feb. 27 5:00 p.m. Rochester Americans
March 2027
Wed., Mar. 3 11:00 a.m. Cleveland Monsters (School Day Game)
Wed., Mar. 17 7:00 p.m. Hershey Bears
Fri., Mar. 19 7:00 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Sat., Mar. 27 5:00 p.m. Toronto Marlies
April 2027
Thu., Apr. 8 7:00 p.m. Laval Rocket
Sat., Apr. 10 3:00 p.m. Laval Rocket
Additional details regarding promotional nights, giveaways and special events will be announced later this summer.
FULL SCHEDULE