The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have officially announced their schedule for the 2025-26 season, set to kick off at home on October 11, 2025, against the Belleville Senators. This announcement follows the release of the complete schedule by the American Hockey League (AHL), which features all 32 teams playing a total of 1,152 games throughout the regular season. The season will conclude on April 19, 2026.
The Phantoms’ opening game will take place at 7:05 p.m. on October 11, and they will host their second match the following day at 3:05 p.m., also at home. After these initial games, the team will spend a significant portion of October on the road, with their next home game scheduled for October 24, when they face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Key Matchups and Milestones
The Phantoms are set to host a notable game on February 1, 2026, when they welcome the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for their 2,000th regular-season game. This milestone will mark Wilkes-Barre as the 15th city in AHL history to reach this benchmark, according to the league’s announcement.
The AHL has detailed the number of games scheduled by day, revealing that the league will host 286 games on Fridays and 395 games on Saturdays, which are traditionally popular days for attendance.
Phantoms’ Home Game Schedule
Fans can look forward to several exciting matchups throughout the season at the PPL Center in Allentown. Below is the complete list of home games for the Phantoms:
– **Sat, Oct 11** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Belleville
– **Sun, Oct 12** – 3:05 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
– **Fri, Oct 24** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Hershey
– **Sat, Nov 8** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Toronto
– **Fri, Nov 14** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Springfield
– **Sat, Nov 15** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Hershey
– **Wed, Nov 19** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Rochester
– **Sat, Nov 29** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Laval
– **Sat, Dec 6** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Utica
– **Wed, Dec 17** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Springfield
– **Fri, Dec 19** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Bridgeport
– **Sat, Dec 20** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Hartford
– **Sat, Dec 27** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Charlotte
– **Sun, Dec 28** – 3:05 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
– **Wed, Dec 31** – 3:05 p.m. vs. Hershey
– **Fri, Jan 16** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Bridgeport
– **Sat, Jan 17** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Syracuse
– **Fri, Jan 23** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Charlotte
– **Sat, Jan 24** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Hershey
– **Sat, Jan 31** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Bridgeport
– **Sun, Feb 1** – 3:05 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
– **Fri, Feb 6** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
– **Sat, Feb 14** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Cleveland
– **Sun, Feb 15** – 3:05 p.m. vs. Syracuse
– **Wed, Feb 25** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Providence
– **Sat, Feb 28** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Hartford
– **Sun, Mar 1** – 3:05 p.m. vs. Hartford
– **Fri, Mar 6** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Charlotte
– **Sat, Mar 7** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Charlotte
– **Sun, Mar 15** – 3:05 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
– **Wed, Mar 18** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Providence
– **Fri, Mar 27** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Springfield
– **Sat, Mar 28** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Hershey
– **Sat, Apr 4** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
– **Sat, Apr 11** – 7:05 p.m. vs. Bridgeport
– **Sun, Apr 12** – 3:05 p.m. vs. Cleveland
Fans can view the full schedule and additional details by visiting the Phantoms’ official website at www.phantomshockey.com/schedule. This season promises to offer competitive hockey and significant milestones for both players and fans alike.
