{"id":649533,"date":"2026-08-26T03:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T03:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/649533\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T03:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T03:00:17","slug":"belleville-senators-unveil-10th-anniversary-season-theme-and-promotional-schedule-belleville-sens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/649533\/","title":{"rendered":"Belleville Senators unveil 10th anniversary season theme and promotional schedule \u2013 Belleville Sens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With 2026-27 single-game tickets set to go on sale this Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Belleville Senators are excited to announce the club\u2019s theme and promotional schedule for their 10th\u00a0anniversary season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once again, the Senators will host over a dozen games this season featuring special themes, promotions, or giveaways, starting with the club\u2019s home opener on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., against the Hamilton Hammers (AHL Affiliate of the New York Islanders).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur theme schedule is always an exciting part of putting a season together, and this year we\u2019ve worked hard to build a lineup that offers something new while continuing to celebrate the events and traditions our fans look forward to,\u201d said Belleville Sens Vice President of Business Operations John Mathers. \u201cFrom new ways to recognize the people and communities that make our region special to some great returning favourite themes, and upgraded giveaways,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a lot for our fans to be excited about.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0looking forward to bringing these nights to life at CAA Arena and creating memorable experiences for our fans throughout\u00a0our 10th\u00a0anniversary season.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary details on the\u00a0Belleville Sens 2026-27 theme game and promotional schedule\u00a0are available\u00a0below, with\u00a0more info on specific\u00a0events and\u00a0giveaways to be\u00a0released\u00a0in advance of each\u00a0game:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Home Opener<br \/>Friday, October 2, 2026<br \/>vs Hamilton Hammers (NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 10th\u00a0season of Senators hockey in the Bay of Quinte\u00a0begins\u00a0against a new provincial rival, as\u00a0the\u00a0recently\u00a0relocated\u00a0Hamilton\u00a0Hammers\u00a0visit\u00a0the Friendly City\u00a0for the\u00a0first time.\u00a0Fans are\u00a0encouraged\u00a0to arrive\u00a0early\u00a0to meet\u00a0the players,\u00a0and\u00a0get\u00a0autographs on the red\u00a0carpet,\u00a0and\u00a0be part of\u00a0a special ceremony before the\u00a0game.\u00a0Plus,\u00a0the first 3,000\u00a0fans will\u00a0receive\u00a0a\u00a0commemorative\u00a0clapper\u00a0to help keep the\u00a0energy up and\u00a0mark this special\u00a0occasion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bellevegas\u00a0Night\u00a0<br \/>Friday, October 16, 2026<br \/>vs Laval Rocket (NHL Affiliate: Montreal Canadiens)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The bright lights of Las Vegas\u00a0return\u00a0in mid-October,\u00a0as the Senators once again pay homage to\u00a0one of the city\u2019s\u00a0more playful\u00a0nicknames\u00a0for the second annual\u00a0Bellevegas\u00a0Night, on\u00a0Friday, October 16, 2026,\u00a0against the Laval Rocket (AHL\u00a0Affiliate of the Montreal\u00a0Canadiens).\u00a0The first 1,000 fans through\u00a0the gates will receive a\u00a0free set of\u00a0Belleville Sens playing cards,\u00a0and the\u00a0energy\u00a0of\u00a0the Vegas Strip\u00a0will be felt around the arena\u00a0with\u00a0buskers, casino-themed fun, and even an\u00a0appearance\u00a0by\u00a0Elvis!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Inaugural Home Opener Anniversary\u00a0<br \/>Sunday, November 1, 2026<br \/>vs Toronto Marlies (NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the\u00a0Senators\u2019\u00a0inaugural home\u00a0opener\u00a0with a Battle of Ontario\u00a0matchup against the rival\u00a0Toronto Marlies.\u00a0The first 4,000 fans to\u00a0the game will\u00a0receive\u00a0a souvenir\u00a0ticket\u00a0commemorating the club\u2019s first-ever home game on\u00a0November 1,\u00a02017, when\u00a0Belleville beat the\u00a0Syracuse\u00a0Crunch\u00a04-3 in a\u00a0shootout.\u00a0The Sens will also\u00a0debut\u00a0the\u00a0brand-new 10th anniversary uniforms, which will be worn 10 times this season. Relive that exciting first game through memories and reflections from current and former Senators players, staff, and season seat members! \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hockey Fights Cancer Weekend<br \/>Friday, November 6, 2026\u00a0\u2013\u00a0vs\u00a0Lehigh Valley Phantoms\u00a0(NHL Affiliate:\u00a0Philadelphia\u00a0Flyers)<br \/>Saturday, November 7, 2026 \u2013 vs\u00a0Providence Bruins (NHL Affiliate: Boston Bruins)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As they did in 2025-26, the Senators will dedicate an entire weekend to fighting cancer in the Bay of Quinte community and beyond, through the annual Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.\u00a0The Sens will wear\u00a0HFC-themed warm-up jerseys ahead of both games, with those uniforms being auctioned off online\u00a0in support of the Belleville General\u00a0Hospital\u00a0and Trenton Memorial\u00a0Hospital foundations.\u00a0Fill out your \u201cI Fight For\u201d sign to be part of the fight\u00a0and learn more about how funds raised through the HFC initiative are helping to provide better care for cancer patients right here at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hockey Weekend in Quinte\u00a0<br \/>Saturday, November 14, 2026, + Sunday, November 15,\u00a02026<br \/>vs\u00a0Cleveland Monsters\u00a0(NHL Affiliate: Columbus Blue Jackets)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From the\u00a0McFarlands\u00a0to the Bobcats, Bulls, and Bearcats, the Golden Hawks, Dukes, Red Devils and more \u2013\u00a0join us to\u00a0celebrate our region\u2019s rich hockey history\u00a0for the club\u2019s inaugural Hockey Weekend in Quinte\u00a0promotion.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0recognize key\u00a0members of the community who\u00a0continue\u00a0to grow the game in our area and\u00a0reminisce\u00a0about\u00a0highlights\u00a0and big moments from eras past.\u00a0And minor hockey players who wear their team jerseys could win some awesome prizes!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Teddy Bear Toss\u00a0<br \/>Saturday, December 12, 2026<br \/>vs Syracuse Crunch (NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay Lightning)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A fan-favourite holiday affair is back with the sixth annual Belleville Sens Teddy Bear\u00a0Toss.\u00a0Bring along a new stuffed toy and toss it on the ice when the Senators score their first goal of the game. Once collected, toys\u00a0will be\u00a0donated to children around the region through the Belleville Firefighters Toy Drive.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0also celebrate the season with Belly and his mascot friends, holiday music, festive\u00a0theming\u00a0and other surprises throughout the night!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Women in Sports Night\u00a0<br \/>Friday, January 8, 2027<br \/>vs Hamilton Hammers (NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Women in Sports\u00a0Night returns early in the new year, as the Senators\u00a0once again\u00a0recognize\u00a0the success and contributions of women in sports locally\u00a0and across the country.\u00a0This season, the Sens\u00a0are proud to welcome\u00a0Hockey Hall of Fame member Jennifer Botterill as a guest of honour. The three-time Olympic gold medallist, five-time World Champion, and current broadcaster has\u00a0a new book coming out in September, with fans having an opportunity to get a copy of \u201cWhy Not You: My Story of Perseverance, Hockey, and Olympic Gold\u201d\u00a0and have it signed at the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indigenous Communities Night\u00a0<br \/>Friday, January 29, 2027<br \/>vs Toronto Marlies (NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Senators will continue to strengthen ties with the local Indigenous community in late\u00a0January, when\u00a0they once again host Indigenous Communities Night against the Toronto Marlies. The first 3,000 fans into the building will receive a commemorative clapper, and the Indigenous vendors market returns as well. Plus, the team will continue to highlight\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0happening on the nearby Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory through various features and interviews.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Community Heroes Night<br \/>Friday, February 5, 2027<br \/>vs Rochester Americans (NHL Affiliate: Buffalo Sabres)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the people who keep the Bay of Quinte Region safe, strong, and connected on Community Heroes Night.\u00a0Festivities begin in the afternoon with the second annual matchup between the Belleville Fire\u00a0Department and Belleville Police Service. During the\u00a0game, the Senators will recognize the 190th\u00a0anniversary of the BPS and other first responders, volunteers, and community champions who take time out of their schedules to serve the people of the Bay of Quinte.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>613 Country Celebration\u00a0presented by Once Upon\u00a0A\u00a0Child<br \/>Monday, February 15, 2027<br \/>vs Springfield Thunderbirds (NHL Affiliate: St. Louis Blues)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 613 Country Celebration is back, recognizing the AHL Senators\u2019 role in developing the next wave of National Hockey League starts for the Ottawa Senators, and the growth of Senators Hockey from the Bay of Quinte Region right up to the National Capital Region. Spend Family Day learning about the Belleville Sens grads who are making an impact in Ottawa, meet NHL Sens\u2019 mascot Sparty, and get a chance to win a signed Drake Batherson Belleville Sens jersey! It\u2019s also another opportunity to catch the team in their 10th\u00a0anniversary uniforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pride Night presented by CIBC\u00a0<br \/>Friday, March 5, 2027<br \/>vs Rochester Americans (NHL Affiliate: Buffalo Sabres)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Senators will celebrate inclusion and diversity with Pride Night, bringing the community together for an evening dedicated to supporting and celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The night will feature special programming and initiatives designed to create a welcoming and inclusive experience for fans both inside and outside the arena.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Military Appreciation Game presented by Mistral Developments\u00a0<br \/>Saturday, March 27, 2027<br \/>vs Manitoba Moose (NHL Affiliate: Winnipeg Jets)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Members of the Canadian Armed Forces take the spotlight in late March for the Sens annual Military Appreciation Night. Be part of the action as the Sens don 8 Wing CFB Trenton-inspired uniforms against the Manitoba Moose, who will\u00a0represent\u00a0their home base, CFB Winnipeg.\u00a0Celebrate and show your appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of military members and their families, with special programming and tributes throughout the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fan Appreciation Night<br \/>Friday, April 2, 2027<br \/>vs Hamilton Hammers (NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The fans always come first, but especially on Fan Appreciation Night for the Sens\u2019 last regular season home game of 2026-27. The first 2,000 fans will receive a commemorative 10th-anniversary pennant, with plenty of other giveaways, merchandise sales, and more planned throughout the night.\u00a0Before the\u00a0game, the\u00a0red carpet\u00a0returns, and the\u00a0team will recognize its season award winners in a special ceremony\u00a0ahead of puck drop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/theahl.com\/stats\/schedule\/413\/94\/all-months\/homeaway?league=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">full 2026-27 Belleville Senators schedule is available by clicking here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To mark your spot with a Senators season ticket package,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bellevillesens.com\/tickets\/season-memberships-2026-27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">click here to visit the 2026-27 Season Seat Page<\/a>\u202for email\u202ftickets@bellevillesens.com.\u202f \u202f\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More information on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bellevillesens.com\/tickets\/new-ssm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">season seat memberships<\/a>,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bellevillesens.com\/tickets\/sens-on-demand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sens on Demand ticketing<\/a>,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bellevillesens.com\/tickets\/premium-seating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">premium seating<\/a>, the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bellevillesens.com\/tickets\/business-edge-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Business Edge program<\/a>, and more can be found by\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bellevillesens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">visiting the Belleville Sens Website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2014\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Visit the Belleville Sens 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