ESTERO, Fla. — The Florida Everblades announced their 2026 preseason schedule, featuring a pair of home games against the Orlando Solar Bears at Hertz Arena.
The instate rivals will meet on Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9, with both games scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
The two-game preseason series will provide Everblades fans their first opportunity to see the defending Kelly Cup Champions on home ice ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. The matchups will also give the Everblades coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate the team's roster and prepare for the start of the regular season.
2026 FLORIDA EVERBLADES PRESEASON SCHEDULE
Thursday, Oct. 8: Orlando Solar Bears at Florida Everblades – 7:30 p.m. | Hertz Arena
Friday, Oct. 9: Orlando Solar Bears at Florida Everblades – 7:30 p.m. | Hertz Arena
Single game tickets will go on sale for the preseason and regular season on Wednesday, September 23 at 10 a.m. Additional information regarding parking and game-day details will be announced at a later date.
The Everblades will open the 2026-27 regular season Saturday, Oct. 17, at Hertz Arena. The night will be highlighted with the club raising their 2026 Kelly Cup Championship banner to the rafters ahead of puck drop at 7:00 p.m.
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