According to Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC, the Vegas Golden Knights will host 14 Theme Knights during their milestone 10th season in 2026-27, celebrating community groups, heritage causes, and local organizations that shape the city. The franchise, established by Owner and Chairman Bill Foley, unveiled a comprehensive schedule combining anniversary milestones, cultural heritage nights, and collaboration events with marquee sports leagues.
Anniversary Knights Marking Franchise History
To mark a decade of professional hockey in the desert, the franchise has scheduled five specific Anniversary Knights across the season, according to team announcements. The celebrations begin with “Impossible Knight: Celebrating Season I” on Saturday, Oct. 10, against the Los Angeles Kings. Subsequent dates include “Vegas Born Knight: Celebrating Seasons II-V” on Wednesday, Dec. 16, against the San Jose Sharks, and “Misfits to Champions Knight: Celebrating Season VI” on Saturday, Feb. 13, against the Calgary Flames.
The anniversary series continues with “The Golden Age Knight: Celebrating Seasons VII-IX” on Monday, March 15, facing the Winnipeg Jets, and concludes with “Fan Appreciation Knight: Celebrating Season X” on Saturday, April 10, against Los Angeles. According to the club, select games in this series will feature specialty jersey auctions, ticket packages, or both.
Pro Tip: Groups of 10 or more guests interested in securing premium hospitality rentals or ticket blocks for these milestone games can contact a ticketing expert beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4, at (702) 645-4259, while single-game tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Cultural and Community Theme Nights
The 14 Theme Knights schedule features targeted community celebrations spanning local culture, health awareness, and civic pride. Opening Knight presented by Naqvi Injury Law starts the home slate on Tuesday, Sept. 29, against the Chicago Blackhawks, followed closely by 9th Island Knight on Friday, Oct. 2, against the Anaheim Ducks.
Nevada Day presented by Travel Nevada falls on Friday, Oct. 30, against the New Jersey Devils. According to team disclosures, health and military initiatives comprise Military Appreciation Knight presented by True Vet Solutions on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Hockey Fights Cancer Knight presented by Optum Cancer Centers, Las Vegas, on Friday, Nov. 13.
First Responders and Winter Community Events
January brings a dedicated trio of First Responders Knights, starting with Law Enforcement presented by Martin-Harris Construction on Saturday, Jan. 2, against the Colorado Avalanche. Firefighters follow on Thursday, Jan. 7, against the Minnesota Wild, and Healthcare Heroes take the spotlight on Saturday, Jan. 9, against the Seattle Kraken.
Mental Health Knight follows on Wednesday, Jan. 20, against the Edmonton Oilers. Later winter fixtures include Black History Month Knight on Wednesday, Feb. 24, St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday, March 17, Women’s History Month Knight on Wednesday, March 31, and Donate Life Knight presented by Nevada Donor Network on Tuesday, April 6.
Collaboration Knights and Special Ticket Offers
Expanding beyond traditional hockey programming, the organization introduces Collaboration Knights to partner with major sports entities in Las Vegas. These fixtures pair the club with the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Tuesday, Nov. 17, the PWHL Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 5, and the College Football Playoff on Friday, Jan. 22.
Complementing the theme nights, the franchise announced seven Special Ticket Offers paired with limited-edition items. Educator Appreciation opens this tier on Saturday, Sept. 26, followed by Emo (Oct. 20), Country (Dec. 3), Holiday (Dec. 21), AFC Bournemouth (Feb. 15), Hello Kitty (March 9), and UNLV (April 2).
Did You Know?
Established by Bill Foley and his family, the Golden Knights were the most successful expansion franchise in North American professional sports history in 2017-18 before capturing the Stanley Cup in 2022-23.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do single-game tickets for the theme nights go on sale?
According to the team, single-game tickets for all special events become available during the general on-sale beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1.
How can groups purchase tickets for theme nights?
Groups of 10 or more can secure ticket blocks or premium hospitality rentals by calling a Golden Knights ticketing expert at (702) 645-4259 starting Tuesday, Aug. 4.
When does the franchise celebrate its 10th anniversary season?
The team celebrates its 10th franchise season during the 2026-27 schedule, anchored by five specific Anniversary Knights spanning from October through April.
What are Collaboration Knights?
Collaboration Knights are themed game nights where the club partners with fellow teams, leagues, and marquee sporting events—such as Formula 1, PWHL Las Vegas, and the College Football Playoff—to celebrate the local sports community.
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