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Best Tampa Bay Lightning Weekends to Attend This Season

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Next Lightning Road Trips

New York

Lightning at New York Islanders plus New York Jets — an NHL + NFL road trip.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning at New York IslandersOct 10 · 7:30 p.m.
  • Cleveland Browns at New York JetsOct 11 · 1:00 p.m.
  • Vancouver Canucks at New York RangersOct 11 · 6:00 p.m.
Games
3 games
When
Oct 10–11
Leagues
NFLNHL
Trips
2 trips
Projected trip totalUS$1,990· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · estimated travel
New York city hubUBS Arena guide

Denver

Lightning at Colorado Avalanche plus Denver Nuggets — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado AvalancheOct 23 · 7:00 p.m.
  • New Orleans Pelicans at Denver NuggetsOct 24 · 7:00 p.m.
Games
2 games
When
Oct 23–24
Leagues
NBANHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,360· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · estimated travel
Denver city hubBall Arena guide

Salt Lake City

Potential

Lightning at Utah Mammoth plus Utah Jazz — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • New Orleans Pelicans at Utah JazzOct 23 · 7:30 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah MammothOct 24 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Utah vs HoustonOct 24 · Time TBD
  • Los Angeles Lakers at Utah JazzOct 25 · 3:00 p.m.

Potential: 1 game has no start time yet, so it may overlap another game.

Games
4 games
When
Oct 23–25
Leagues
NBANCAAFBNHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,660· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · estimated travel
Salt Lake City city hubDelta Center guide

This Season's Top Lightning Road Trip

Editor's PickMulti-Sport Road OptionsPotential

Miami

Lightning at Florida Panthers plus Miami Dolphins — an NHL + NFL road trip.

  • Florida International vs Sam HoustonNov 28 · 2:00 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida PanthersNov 28 · 6:00 p.m.
  • Miami vs Boston CollegeNov 28 · Time TBD
  • New York Jets at Miami DolphinsNov 29 · 1:00 p.m.

Potential: 1 game has no start time yet, so it may overlap another game.

Games
4
Leagues
NCAAFB, NFL, NHL
Projected trip totalUS$890· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · travel variesTickets US$620 · Hotel 2 nights US$265

The Tampa Bay Lightning are one of the better road-trip teams this season. 12 away cities offer genuine multi-sport weekends — not just NHL series, but weekends where fans can stack games across 6 different leagues.

Miami leads because it delivers a 4-game, 3-league weekend at the lowest combined ticket cost (US$620 vs US$765 for Salt Lake City). Salt Lake City matches on stack size but costs more.

Tampa home weekends match the best away trip at 4 games — sharing the city with Buccaneers, Rays — so the case for traveling is about league variety and destination appeal, not raw volume.

Tampa and the road both stack 4 games, but 12 away cities offer multi-sport league mixes worth traveling for.

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Strongest attendable game stacks, home and away

Miami

Potential

Lightning at Florida Panthers plus Miami Dolphins — an NHL + NFL road trip.

  • Florida International vs Sam HoustonNov 28 · 2:00 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida PanthersNov 28 · 6:00 p.m.
  • Miami vs Boston CollegeNov 28 · Time TBD
  • New York Jets at Miami DolphinsNov 29 · 1:00 p.m.

Potential: 1 game has no start time yet, so it may overlap another game.

Games
4 games
When
Nov 28–29
Leagues
NCAAFBNFLNHL
Weekends
2 weekends
Projected trip totalUS$890· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · travel varies
Miami city hubAmerant Bank Arena guide

Salt Lake City

Potential

Lightning at Utah Mammoth plus Utah Jazz — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • New Orleans Pelicans at Utah JazzOct 23 · 7:30 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah MammothOct 24 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Utah vs HoustonOct 24 · Time TBD
  • Los Angeles Lakers at Utah JazzOct 25 · 3:00 p.m.

Potential: 1 game has no start time yet, so it may overlap another game.

Games
4 games
When
Oct 23–25
Leagues
NBANCAAFBNHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,660· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · estimated travel
Salt Lake City city hubDelta Center guide

Minneapolis

Potential

Lightning at Minnesota Wild plus Minnesota Timberwolves — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • San Jose Sharks at Minnesota WildNov 6 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota WildNov 7 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Minnesota vs UCLANov 7 · Time TBD
  • Utah Jazz at Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 8 · 6:00 p.m.

Potential: 1 game has no start time yet, so it may overlap another game.

Games
4 games
When
Nov 6–8
Leagues
NBANCAAFBNHL
Projected trip totalUS$2,070· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · estimated travel
Minneapolis city hubGrand Casino Arena guide

Boston

Potential

Lightning at Boston Bruins plus Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox — 3-league road weekend.

  • Miami Heat at Boston CelticsApr 2 · 7:30 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston BruinsApr 3 · 3:00 p.m.
  • Cincinnati Reds at Boston Red SoxApr 3 · Time TBD
  • Cincinnati Reds at Boston Red SoxApr 4 · Time TBD

Potential: 2 games have no start time yet, so they may overlap other games.

Games
4 games
When
Apr 2–4
Leagues
MLBNBANHL
Projected trip totalUS$2,660· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · estimated travel
Boston city hubTD Garden guide

Tampa

Home weekendPotential

Lightning host Washington Capitals plus Tampa Bay Buccaneers — NHL + NFL without leaving Tampa.

  • Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay LightningOct 3 · 7:00 p.m.
  • South Florida vs TempleOct 3 · Time TBD
  • Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay BuccaneersOct 4 · 1:00 p.m.

Potential: 1 game has no start time yet, so it may overlap another game.

Games
3 games
When
Oct 3–4
Leagues
NCAAFBNFLNHL
Trips
6 trips
Projected trip totalUS$1,130· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · drive only
Tampa city hubAmalie Arena guide

Tampa

Home weekendMidweek tripPotential

Lightning host Toronto Maple Leafs plus Tampa Bay Rays — NHL + MLB without leaving Tampa.

  • Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay RaysMar 29 · Time TBD
  • Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay LightningMar 30 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay RaysMar 30 · Time TBD
  • Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay RaysMar 31 · Time TBD

Potential: 3 games have no start time yet, so they may overlap other games.

Games
4 games
When
Mar 29–31
Leagues
MLBNHL
Trips
6 trips
Projected trip totalUS$1,080· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · drive only
Tampa city hubAmalie Arena guide

Detroit

Lightning at Detroit Red Wings plus Detroit Pistons — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • Indiana Pacers at Detroit PistonsJan 22 · 7:30 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red WingsJan 23 · 12:30 p.m.
  • Minnesota Timberwolves at Detroit PistonsJan 24 · 6:00 p.m.
Games
3 games
When
Jan 22–24
Leagues
NBANHL
Weekends
2 weekends
Projected trip totalUS$1,630· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · estimated travel
Detroit city hubLittle Caesars Arena guide

New York

Lightning at New York Islanders plus New York Jets — an NHL + NFL road trip.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning at New York IslandersOct 10 · 7:30 p.m.
  • Cleveland Browns at New York JetsOct 11 · 1:00 p.m.
  • Vancouver Canucks at New York RangersOct 11 · 6:00 p.m.
Games
3 games
When
Oct 10–11
Leagues
NFLNHL
Trips
2 trips
Projected trip totalUS$1,990· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · estimated travel
New York city hubUBS Arena guide

Chicago

Midweek trip

Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks plus Chicago Bulls — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago BullsMar 7 · 4:00 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago BlackhawksMar 8 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Boston Celtics at Chicago BullsMar 9 · 7:00 p.m.
Games
3 games
When
Mar 7–9
Leagues
NBANHL
Projected trip totalUS$2,310· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · estimated travel
Chicago city hubUnited Center guide

Toronto

Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs plus Toronto Raptors — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • Golden State Warriors at Toronto RaptorsDec 18 · 7:30 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple LeafsDec 19 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Houston Rockets at Toronto RaptorsDec 20 · 3:30 p.m.
Games
3 games
When
Dec 18–20
Leagues
NBANHL
Projected trip totalUS$2,480· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · estimated travel
Toronto city hubScotiabank Arena guide

Nashville

Lightning at Nashville Predators plus Nashville SC — an NHL + MLS road trip.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Nashville PredatorsOct 31 · 1:00 p.m.
  • Nashville SC v New York Red Bulls - Fan Appreciation NightNov 1 · 3:30 p.m.
Games
2 games
When
Oct 31–Nov 1
Leagues
MLSNHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,610· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · estimated travel
Nashville city hubBridgestone Arena guide

Washington

Midweek trip

Lightning at Washington Capitals plus Washington Wizards — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington CapitalsMar 15 · 3:00 p.m.
  • New York Knicks at Washington WizardsMar 16 · 7:00 p.m.
Games
2 games
When
Mar 15–16
Leagues
NBANHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,040· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · estimated travel
Washington city hubCapital One Arena guide

Denver

Lightning at Colorado Avalanche plus Denver Nuggets — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado AvalancheOct 23 · 7:00 p.m.
  • New Orleans Pelicans at Denver NuggetsOct 24 · 7:00 p.m.
Games
2 games
When
Oct 23–24
Leagues
NBANHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,360· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · estimated travel
Denver city hubBall Arena guide

Los Angeles

Midweek trip

Lightning at Los Angeles Kings plus LA Clippers — an NHL + NBA road trip.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Los Angeles KingsMar 3 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Brooklyn Nets at LA ClippersMar 4 · 7:30 p.m.
Games
2 games
When
Mar 3–4
Leagues
NBANHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,730· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · estimated travel
Los Angeles city hubCrypto.com Arena guide

San Jose

Lightning at San Jose Sharks — 2-game weekend.

  • Colorado Avalanche at San Jose SharksMar 5 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose SharksMar 6 · 7:00 p.m.
Games
2 games
When
Mar 5–6
Leagues
NHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,110· standard tickets · hotel 2 nights · estimated travel
San Jose city hubSAP Center guide

Anaheim

Lightning at Anaheim Ducks — 2-game weekend.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning at Anaheim DucksMar 5 · 7:00 p.m.
  • Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim DucksMar 7 · 5:00 p.m.
Games
2 games
When
Mar 5–7
Leagues
NHL
Projected trip totalUS$1,580· standard tickets · hotel 3 nights · estimated travel
Anaheim city hubHonda Center guide

Trip totals use Premium-tier ticket pricing, hotel for the cluster nights, and round-trip flights for fly-distance routes. Drive-friendly trips (<150 mi) exclude flight cost; medium-distance trips (150–500 mi) show stay + tickets only because travel cost varies by traveler.

What Makes a Lightning Road Trip Worth It?

Most Lightning away weekends (2 of 14) are NHL-only series. A typical road trip is three games at one stadium — enjoyable, but not a SportCation. The question is whether the 12 multi-sport weekends justify the planning.

Miami is the clear value play — more games at lower cost. Salt Lake City offers the same stack size at a premium, which only makes sense if the destination itself matters to you. The NCAAFB and NFL and NBA and MLB and MLS additions are what separate these from a regular NHL road series.

The benchmark is Tampa home weekends, where Buccaneers, Rays give you 4 games without a flight. An away trip needs to either beat that stack count, offer leagues Tampa doesn't have, or send you somewhere worth visiting beyond the games.

Miami

Miami leads on pure stacking math: 4 games across 3 leagues in one weekend at US$620 combined. It undercuts Salt Lake City by US$145 on tickets alone. Logistics: spread-out venues that need a car or transit between games. The NHL anchor is Lightning at Florida Panthers, with Miami Dolphins (NFL) filling the rest of the weekend. Best for fans chasing league diversity — 3 leagues in one weekend is rare at any price.

Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City matches Miami at 4 games but sits second on cost — US$765 vs US$620 keeps it behind. Logistics: spread-out venues that need a car or transit between games, direct rail from the airport to the sports district, quick airport access (17 min to venues). Lightning visit Utah Mammoth, adding Utah Jazz for the NBA side of the stack. Best for fans chasing league diversity — 3 leagues in one weekend is rare at any price.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis closes the multi-sport list with 4 games across 3 leagues. Logistics: compact downtown venue cluster, direct rail from the airport to the sports district. Lightning visit Minnesota Wild, adding Minnesota Timberwolves for the NBA side of the stack. Best for fans who want an easy downtown sports weekend without needing a rental car.

Lightning Away Schedule 2026-27

84 games · 42 home · 42 away
OCT1
Tampa Bay LightningATNew York Rangers
Away - New York19:00
TicketsUS$430 est.
OCT10
Tampa Bay LightningATNew York Islanders
Away - New York19:30
TicketsUS$245 est.
OCT13
Tampa Bay LightningATNew York Rangers
Away - New York19:15
TicketsUS$430 est.
OCT20
Tampa Bay LightningATVegas Golden Knights
Away - Las Vegas19:30
TicketsUS$370 est.
OCT23
Tampa Bay LightningATColorado Avalanche
Away - Denver19:00
TicketsUS$270 est.
OCT24
Tampa Bay LightningATUtah Mammoth
Away - Salt Lake City19:00
TicketsUS$225 est.
OCT31
Tampa Bay LightningATNashville Predators
Away - Nashville13:00
TicketsUS$250 est.
NOV7
Tampa Bay LightningATMinnesota Wild
Away - Minneapolis19:00
TicketsUS$260 est.
NOV8
Tampa Bay LightningATWinnipeg Jets
Away - Winnipeg18:00
TicketsUS$305 est.
NOV11
Tampa Bay LightningATBuffalo Sabres
Away - Buffalo19:00
TicketsUS$155 est.
NOV12
Tampa Bay LightningATColumbus Blue Jackets
Away - Columbus19:00
TicketsUS$180 est.
NOV28
Tampa Bay LightningATFlorida Panthers
Away - Miami18:00
TicketsUS$185 est.
DEC2
Tampa Bay LightningATMontreal Canadiens
Away - Montreal19:30
TicketsUS$275 est.
DEC5
Tampa Bay LightningATOttawa Senators
Away - Ottawa19:00
TicketsUS$170 est.
DEC13
Tampa Bay LightningATSt. Louis Blues
Away - St Louis19:00
TicketsUS$220 est.
DEC15
Tampa Bay LightningATPittsburgh Penguins
Away - Pittsburgh19:00
TicketsUS$250 est.
DEC19
Tampa Bay LightningATToronto Maple Leafs
Away - Toronto19:00
TicketsUS$480 est.
DEC20
Tampa Bay LightningATDetroit Red Wings
Away - Detroit17:00
TicketsUS$195 est.
DEC26
Tampa Bay LightningATFlorida Panthers
Away - Miami18:00
TicketsUS$185 est.
DEC28
Tampa Bay LightningATCarolina Hurricanes
Away - Raleigh19:00
TicketsUS$215 est.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best Lightning away game to travel to this season?
Miami on November 28. The Lightning road game stacks into a 4-game weekend across 3 leagues (NCAAFB, NFL, NHL). Estimated weekend ticket total: US$620.
Is there a Lightning travel package for away games?
SportCation doesn't sell fixed Lightning travel packages — it prices each road trip so you can book the parts yourself. The strongest one this season is Miami: estimated trip cost around US$890, covering standard tickets, 2 hotel nights. These are planning estimates, not checkout prices.
How much is a Lightning away game weekend including a hotel?
Miami is the cheapest Lightning road weekend once a hotel estimate is included: around US$890 for standard tickets, 2 hotel nights. Hotel rates and ticket prices are estimates and can change.
How much do Lightning away game tickets cost?
Lightning tickets average around US$240 on the secondary market — and the cheapest road weekend total this season is around US$315 in Nashville. Stacking other games into the same weekend lowers the per-game cost on a road trip.
Where do the Tampa Bay Lightning play on the road this season?
14 cities offer real Lightning road-trip opportunities — including Miami, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Boston, Detroit, New York, plus 8 more.
Which Lightning away game weekend has the cheapest tickets?
Nashville. Estimated weekend ticket total around US$315, anchored by the Lightning game itself plus 1 other game on the same weekend. Hotel and travel costs aren't included in this ranking.
Can I see the Lightning play another sport on the same weekend?
Yes. Miami offers a 4-game weekend spanning NCAAFB + NFL + NHL — the Lightning road game plus other leagues on the same Friday-Sunday window. 11 other cities offer similar multi-sport stacks this season.
When does the Tampa Bay Lightning full schedule get released?
The NHL typically releases its full schedule in July. Once it drops, this page updates automatically with road-trip rankings, multi-sport weekends, and ticket pricing.

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