Royals Announce 2023-24 Preseason Schedule

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced the club will host the Adirondack Thunder for their first of two preseason games on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 pm at Santander Arena

The Royals will play the Thunder for their final preseason game on Friday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Cool Insuring Arena.

Tickets to the Royals preseason home game on October 12 are FREE with the donation of a canned good for Reading’s local food bank, Helping Harvest."Helping Harvest is pleased to once again partner with our friends at the Reading Royals for their preseason opener food drive," stated Helping Harvest's Social Media and Communications Specialist Aimee Hafer. "The Royals have been long time supporters of Helping Harvest, aiding us in the fight against hunger through both food drives and volunteering efforts. We deeply appreciate their continued support in our mission to feed those in need in our community." 

Be the first fans to see the Royals’ 2023-24 roster in action under Head Coach James Henry before the home opener on Saturday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. against the Trois-Rivières Lions. 

“It will be a perfect opportunity for our fans to get a look at our roster for the coming year,” said Team President David Farrar. “It’s a great way to get our players ready for game action before we start the regular season.”

Become a Royals365 Member for the 2023-2024 season and learn about Season Memberships by calling 610-898-7825. 

About Helping Harvest

Helping Harvest collects, purchases, stores, and distributes over seven million pounds of food annually to the more than 300 partner agencies in the Berks and Schuylkill county areas. Located at 117 Morgan Drive, Reading, Helping Harvest (formerly known as Greater Berks Food Bank) has continued to successfully fulfill its mission “to feed the hungry” since opening in 1983. The Helping Harvest network consists of traditional food assistance programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. Additionally, we operate several highly effective direct service programs. As the sole distribution center for food assistance in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, Helping Harvest is vital to the health of our community, housing an ever-rotating inventory of refrigerated, fresh, and frozen foods as well as other grocery store items. For more information, visit their website at helping harvest.org.

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2023-24 Season Memberships

Reading Royals season tickets, flex memberships and group tickets are available for the 2023-24 season now by visiting the Royals’ box office at Santander Arena or by calling 610-898-7825. 

About the Royals

The Reading Royals, proud affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, are preparing for their 22nd season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 12 of the previous 13 seasons. They are five-time division champions and were the 2021-22 Eastern Conference champion. The Berks County Convention Center Authority (BCCCA), founded in 1996, owns the Royals and oversees operations at Santander Arena.