Mon 6 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM
HOME OPENER IN CUP AND LEAGUE CONFIRMED
Our first competitive home game of 2026/27 will see Manchester Storm visit the Motorpoint Arena as we begin the defence of the Challenge Cup on Saturday 12th September (19:00 face-off).
Panthers, of course, won the tournament last season thanks to 3-2 overtime victory against Coventry Blaze in the final.
It's part one of a double-header between the two sides as Panthers will travel to Manchester in the Challenge Cup the following day, Sunday 13th September (16:00 face-off).
It means Panthers will be the visitors for Storm's first competitive match on their return to the AO Arena.
Storm also the visitors for Elite League regular-season opener
Manchester also come to the Motorpoint Arena for the first home Elite League game of the season, which takes place on Saturday 26th September (19:00 face-off).
It's all set to be an exciting start to the 2026/27 campaign and the full Elite League and Challenge Cup schedule will be confirmed at 10:00 on Friday.
Tickets for the start of competitive action will go on sale shortly, but tickets for pre-season action at the Motorpoint Arena are already on sale.
Secure your seats now and be part of the #PanthersNation for pre-season.