2026 Training Camp Dates Announced
Kitchener, ON – The Kitchener Rangers will hold their 2026 Training Camp at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium from Tuesday, August 25th – Thursday, August 27th, 2026, with the team playing one exhibition game against the Sarnia Sting on Sunday, August 30th at The Aud.
The team will undergo pre-season off-ice performance testing throughout camp, and the sessions will be closed to the public.
The Training Camp roster will be divided into two teams, Team Blue and Team White, that will compete in a series of three games against each other during the camp (Rosters will be posted at a future date). All Blue and White games will be held at The Aud and are open to the public, free of charge.
Tickets for the Sunday, August 30th Exhibition Game go on sale Monday, August 24th at 10 am along with all 2026-27 Regular Season games. Season Ticket Members automatically receive this Exhibition Game as part of their packages.
Wednesday, August 26th:
10:00 a.m. – GAME 1 – Team Blue vs. Team White*
Wednesday, August 26th:
6:00 p.m. – GAME 2 – Team Blue vs. Team White*
Thursday, August 27th:
10:00 a.m. – GAME 3 – Team Blue vs. Team White*
Sunday, August 30th (Exhibition Game, STM Complimentary Game):
2:00 p.m. – GAME 4 – Kitchener Rangers vs. Sarnia Sting
*Dates and times are subject to change.
Following Training Camp, the Rangers will host a Preseason Summer Showcase at The Aud from Friday, September 4th – Sunday, September 6th. This exciting event will feature the Erie Otters, Oshawa Generals, Saginaw Spirit, and Kitchener Rangers. Tickets are $5.00 (General Admission, one ticket price for all ages; children under 2 are free) and can be purchased at the door on the day of the games. Net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Make-A-Wish Canada.
Fan Fest presented by Longo’s will be held on Sunday, September 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us for a chance to meet the Rangers players, get autographs, and enjoy a variety of activities, including inflatable games and rides before the Rangers take the ice against Erie at 2:00 pm! Fan Fest is free for all fans. (Autographs from all players cannot be guaranteed)
Preseason Summer Showcase will conclude on the road as the Kitchener Rangers will head to the Woolwich Memorial Centre to take on the Saginaw Spirit at the home of the Elmira Sugar Kings. More details on this game to come.
The Rangers will play one road preseason game in Barrie on Saturday, September 12th at 7:30 p.m. as their final tune-up for the 2026-27 season.
