GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota Athletics and Ralph Engelstad Arena announced on Tuesday the promotional schedule and single game ticket information for the upcoming 2026-27 hockey season.
 
Single game tickets will be available to North Dakota Champions Club members beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 through a special link sent via email. Remaining tickets will be released to the general public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. More information regarding prices, seating maps and more can be viewed here.
 
Fans will be welcomed back to Ralph Engelstad Arena on Oct. 3-4 with a pair of exhibition games against Augustana and Manitoba, with Sunday's showdown celebrating the 25th season of hockey at college hockey's most prestigious venue.
 
The regular season home opener against Bemidji State on Saturday, Oct. 10 kicks off a trio of special 701 Night promotions, which will feature special deals across concessions, merchandise and other areas. The other 701 Night games will be Friday, Nov. 20 vs. St. Cloud State and Friday, Dec. 11 against Minnesota Duluth.
 
UND and the REA are once again proud to celebrate the heroes in our community across a pair of games, with Heroes Among Us Night on Friday, Oct. 16 against Bentley and Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Nov. 27 against Lindenwood.
 
Two North Dakota hockey legends return for One More Shift this season beginning with 1980 National Champion and UND Hall of Famer Mark Taylor on Saturday, Oct. 17 against Bentley before former All-American and Stanley Cup Champion T.J. Oshie returns on Friday, Jan. 15 vs. St. Thomas. The duo will each be honored with a special pregame ceremony.
 
The opening weekend of NCHC play on Nov. 6-7 brings the annual Hockey Fights Cancer Weekend, as UND and opponent Western Michigan join the entire hockey community by supporting cancer patients and their families through their courageous battles.
 
Teddy bears will be flying over Thanksgiving Weekend to support our local organizations, as the annual Teddy Bear Toss game will conclude the weekend series against Lindenwood on Saturday, Nov. 28.  
 
Whiteout conditions are expected on Saturday, Dec. 12 against Minnesota Duluth for the annual Whiteout Game. Fans are expected to join the team in wearing white to close out the first half of the season.
 
Ring in 2027 at the Ralph, as UND battles Clarkson on Jan. 1-2. Friday's game encourages fans to ruin those resolutions with Resolution Ruiner Night before welcoming some special guests to the building for Superhero Night on Saturday.
 
The youth take centerstage in January and early February, with UND Student Night on Saturday, Jan. 16 against St. Thomas and Kids Takeover Night on Friday, Feb. 5 vs. Colorado College.
 
It's a flashback to 1997 on Saturday, Feb. 6 against Colorado College, as UND welcomes back the 1996-97 National Championship team for a reunion and celebration as part of Flashback Faceoff Night. The team, which beat CC in the Frozen Four on its way to the title, will be honored with a special ceremony alongside other special 1997-type deals around the building.
 
UND closes out the home regular season slate on Feb. 19-20 against Miami and will celebrate the best fans in college hockey with Fan Appreciation Weekend. Fans can expect fun surprises, specials and more while also celebrating the senior class during Saturday's finale.
 
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