Sunday, September 20th at 3:05PM
Home Opener & FanFest Tailgate Party
2026/09/20 15:05:00
Sunday, September 20 at 3:05pm vs Ottawa 67’s
Slush Puppie Place | Kingston, Ontario
Puck Drops: 3:05PM | Doors Open: 2:00PM
FanFest Tailgate Party: 12:00PM – 2:30PM
The Kingston Frontenacs will open their 2026-27 home schedule on Sunday, September 20, 2026, when they welcome the Ottawa 67’s to Slush Puppie Place for a 3:05 p.m. puck drop.
Fans are invited to arrive early and celebrate the return of Frontenacs hockey at the FREE FanFest Tailgate Party, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on The Tragically Hip Way. The tailgate party will feature live music, food, games, giveaways and family-friendly activities for fans of all ages, including a photo booth and a Dunk Tank where fans will have the chance to dunk an Ottawa 67’s fan!
The celebration will also feature a special player red carpet, giving fans the opportunity to welcome the Frontenacs as they arrive for the first home game of the season.
Join the Frontenacs, their new leadership group and the Kingston community for an afternoon of fun as the team begins an exciting new chapter and officially launches the 2026-27 season in downtown Kingston.
The FanFest Tailgate Party is free to attend. Tickets are required for admission to the game inside Slush Puppie Place.
Purchase your tickets before game day and save on every seat. Single-game ticket prices increase at 12:01 a.m. on the day of the game. Looking for even greater savings? Explore our ticket package options below. The more games and tickets you purchase, the more you save.
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Reasons To Be Excited
Home Opener Excitement
Celebrate the return of Frontenacs hockey as Kingston opens the 2026-27 season against the rival Ottawa 67’s.
Free FanFest Tailgate
Enjoy live music, food, games, giveaways and family activities before the game on The Tragically Hip Way.
Noisemaker Giveaway
The first 3,000 fans in the door will receive a FREE Kingston Frontenacs noisemaker thanks to Scotiabank!
Player Red Carpet
Welcome the Frontenacs as they arrive and get an up-close look at the team before the home opener.
Family Fun Activities
Family fun includes face painting, balloon artists and inflatables!
Tailgate Photobooth
Snap a photo with Photobooth Kingston and capture a FanFest memory!
Dunk a 67’s Fan!
Take your shot and dunk a 67’s fan! Dunk Tank provided by Kingston Party Rental.
Slap Shot Signatures
Win a Doug Gilmour signed puck or bid on Gavin McKenna jerseys starting at $1, supporting the Frontenacs HDA Grassroots Hockey Program.
T-shirt Cannon
Keep your eyes out after Chuck-A-Pep for your chance to catch a T-shirt from T-Shirt Explosion during our T-Shirt Cannon activation!
Please note that schedules, activities and other event elements may change due to circumstances beyond our control. The Kingston Frontenacs will make every effort to provide the planned experience with minimal disruption.