Hartford Wolf Pack announce 2026-27 promotional schedule

The Hartford Wolf Pack today unveiled the promotional schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season, the club’s 30^th in the Connecticut capital.

The home schedule kicks off with the club’s annual Home Opener on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The night will feature a ‘white out’ where all fans in attendance are encouraged to wear white. Additionally, white t-shirts will cover the lower bowl seats for fans thanks to Pepsi.

Home Opener weekend concludes on Sunday, Oct. 11, when the Laval Rocket come to town for a 3:00 p.m. faceoff. The weekend concludes with a 2026-27 season magnetic schedule giveaway courtesy of Pepsi. The first 2,500 fans will receive the magnetic schedule.

In addition to the Home Opener weekend giveaways, the Wolf Pack will host numerous giveaway nights throughout the season.

Included in this season’s giveaways is a Sonar bobblehead on Jan.15 a ‘best friends bobblehead’ on Jan. 23, Wolf Pack branded trucker hat on Jan. 22, Wolf Pack branded basketball jersey on Mar. 13, and a Wolf Pack branded captain’s hat on Mar. 19.

$3 drafts and $3 hot dogs kickoff your weekend all season long! This recurring promotion is available at PeoplesBank Arena during every Friday night home game until the end of the first intermission.

The CTDOT Family Value Pack returns for another season. This package will be available for the games on Oct. 11, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Mar. 14, and Apr. 9.

The Wolf Pack will wear three specialty jerseys during the 2026-27 season. The first jersey will be worn as part of the club’s ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ festivities on Nov. 14. ‘Emo Night’ jerseys return to the rotation this season as the club hosts its third annual ‘Emo Night’ on Jan. 15. On Mar. 6, the Pack will wear a special ‘30^th Anniversary jersey’ as the club honors it’s past with a special night.

Jersey designs and details will be released at a later date.

Returning this season are postgame events with Wolf Pack players. Postgame event details and dates will be released at a later date.

‘Hockey Happy Hour’ presented by Minuteman Press Hartford is also back in the Electric Boat Heritage Club for the 2026-27 season. Prior to all Friday and Saturday home Wolf Pack games, ticketed fans are welcome to the ‘Chill Zone’ two hours prior to puck drop. Patrons can purchase an $18 wristband to receive access to an expanded Fan Fare buffet and $3, 12-oz domestic draft beers until the start of the game.

The full 2026-27 Hartford Wolf Pack promotional schedule is below. The full 2026-27 Hartford Wolf Pack schedule can be accessed here.

Hartford Wolf Pack promotional schedule

Saturday, October 10^th, 2026, Vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins:
* 2026-27 Home Opener
* White Out & T-Shirt giveaway sponsored by Pepsi
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Sunday, October 11^th, 2026, Vs. Laval Rocket:
* 2026-27 Magnetic Schedule giveaway sponsored by Pepsi (first 2,500 fans)
* CTDOT Family Value Pack

Friday, October 23^rd, 2026, Vs. Providence Bruins:
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford
* College Night

Saturday, November 14^th, 2026, Vs. Springfield Thunderbirds:
* Hockey Fights Cancer featuring specialty jerseys
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford
* ‘I-91 Rivalry’ presented by Braman

Tuesday, November 17^th, 2026, Vs. Charlotte Checkers:
* School Day Game

Saturday, November 21^st, 2026, Vs. Milwaukee Admirals:
* Military Appreciation Night
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Sunday, November 22^nd, 2026, Vs. Springfield Thunderbirds:
* ‘I-91 Rivalry’ presented by Braman

Friday, November 27^th, 2026, Vs. Springfield Thunderbirds:
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford
* CTDOT Family Value Pack
* ‘I-91 Rivalry’ presented by Braman

Sunday, November 29^th, 2026, Vs. Springfield Thunderbirds:
* Sensory Inclusivity Night
* ‘I-91 Rivalry’ presented by Braman

Sunday, December 6^th, 2026, Vs. Providence Bruins:
* Sonar’s Birthday
* Sonar Squishy giveaway (first 2,500 fans)
* 2026 annual Toy Drive

Wednesday, December 9^th, 2026, Vs. Springfield Thunderbirds:
* ‘I-91 Rivalry’ presented by Braman

Friday, December 11^th, 2026, Vs. Rochester Americans:
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford
* College Night

Sunday, December 20^th, 2026, Vs. Providence Bruins:
* Teddy Bear Toss
* CTDOT Family Value Pack

Wednesday, January 6^th, 2027, Vs. Hershey Bears:
* Team Calendar giveaway sponsored by HDI (First 2,500 fans)

Saturday, January 9^th, 2027, Vs. Providence Bruins:
* Youth Jersey giveaway (first 1,000 fans, ages 12-and-under)
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Friday, January 15^th, 2027, Vs. Belleville Senators:
* Emo Night featuring specialty jerseys
* Sonar Emo themed bobblehead giveaway (first 2,500 fans)
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Friday, January 22^nd, 2027, Vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms:
* Country Night
* Wolf Pack branded Trucker Hat giveaway (first 2,500 fans)
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford
* College Night

Saturday, January 23^rd, 2027, Vs. Laval Rocket:
* New York Rangers Night
* ‘Best Friends’ bobblehead giveaway (first 2,500 fans)
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Friday, February 5^th, 2027, Vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins:
* Hartford Hockey Heritage Night
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Friday, February 19^th, 2027, Vs. Hershey Bears:
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford
* College Night

Saturday, February 20^th, 2027, Vs. Hershey Bears:
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Friday, February 26^th, 2027, Vs. Charlotte Checkers:
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Saturday, February 27^th, 2027, Vs. Charlotte Checkers:
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Saturday, March 6^th, 2027, Vs. Syracuse Crunch:
* 30^th Anniversary Celebration
* Mystery bobblehead giveaway (first 2,500 fans)
* 30^th Anniversary specialty jerseys
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Saturday, March 13^th, 2027, Vs. Charlotte Checkers:
* Basketball Night
* Wolf Pack branded basketball jersey giveaway (first 2,500 fans)
* Shoulder Check Night
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Sunday, March 14^th, 2027, Vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins:
* Star Wars Night
* CTDOT Family Value Pack

Wednesday, March 17^th, 2027, Vs. Providence Bruins:
* St. Patrick’s Day (All fans encouraged to wear green)

Friday, March 19^th, 2027, Vs. Utica Comets:
* Yacht Rock Night
* Wolf Pack branded captain’s hat giveaway (first 2,500 fans)
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford
* College Night

Saturday, March 20^th, 2027, Vs. Utica Comets:
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford

Friday, April 9^th, 2027, Vs. Springfield Thunderbirds:
* Fan Appreciation Night sponsored by Verizon
* 30^th anniversary Commemorative Ticket giveaway (first 2,500 fans)
* $3 drafts & $3 hot dogs
* Hockey Happy Hour presented by Minuteman Press Hartford
* ‘I-91 Rivalry’ presented by Braman
* CTDOT Family Value Pack

Join the Wolf Pack for the 2026-27 season by becoming a member today! For more information, click here.

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