Phantoms Announce 2026 Preseason; Home Debut Sept. 26
Lehigh Valley reveals three preseason games against Atlantic Division rivals, with the PPL Center home opener set for Sept. 26.
Home Debut September 26
July 30, 2026
Allentown, PA – The countdown to a new season is officially underway! The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced their preseason schedule ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, featuring three matchups against Atlantic Division rivals Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Hershey.
Preseason action begins on Friday, September 25 when the Phantoms travel to Mohegan Arena to take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Lehigh Valley has a pair of preseason contests at PPL Center hosting the Hershey Bears on Saturday, September 26 and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Tuesday, September 29.
2026-27 Phantoms Preseason Schedule (Home Games in Bold)
Friday, September 25 (7:05) – at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Mohegan Arena)
Saturday, September 26 (7:05) – vs. Hershey Bears (PPL Center)
Tuesday, September 29 (7:05) – vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PPL Center)
For the full Phantoms 2026-27 Schedule, click here.
Hockey returns to PPL Center in September with the fifth annual Flyers vs. Rangers Rookie Series. The two-game series takes place on Saturday, September 12 at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, September 13 at 5:05 p.m. Tickets are available now at PPLCenter.com.
Opening Night for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms is Saturday, October 3 against the Hartford Wolf Pack.