Royals Unveil 2024-25 Promotional Schedule

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER:

• Opening Night - Oct. 26 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling - Presented by Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc.
  • Pregame Block Party on Penn St. (3 - 6 PM) 
    • Axe-throwing station, inflatables and MORE!
  • Post-Game Firework Show
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
  • Giveaway: Opening Night L.E.D. rally towel

• Halloween Game - Oct. 27 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling 
  • Join us in your Halloween costumes for Spooky season at Santander Arena
  • Trick-or-Treating on concourse
  • Pumpkin painting station
  • Halloween costume contest
  • Peanuts Collection Halloween specialty jersey

• Wild Wednesday - Nov. 6 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• Oktoberfest - Nov. 9 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Indy
  • More details TBA
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College

• Brats & Swifties Night - Nov. 10 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Indy
  • Embask in a 'Brat Summer Sendoff'
  • Sing your heart out to the hits of 'Brat Summer' including Taylor Swift, Charlie XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and MORE
  • Friendship bracelet making station

• Reading Railroad Night - Nov. 22 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • Enjoy Monopoly themed in-game elements
  • In-game Monopoly game for 2025-26 Royals365 season ticket membership

• Steamboat Willie Night - Nov. 23 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • Steamboat Willie specialty jersey
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College

DECEMBER:

• Military Appreciation / Teddy Bear Toss Night - Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack - Presented by Solve IT Solutions
  • Join us as we salute our armed forces
  • Toss your teddy bears/stuffed animals onto the ice after the Royals' first goal
  • Military Appreciation specialty jersey
  • Free haircuts on concourse courtesy of Lobos Barbershop
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
  • Giveaway: Purple camo kids' jersey

• Wizards Night - Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • Dress in your best wizards attire
  • House Cup Tournament Challenge

• Christmas with the Peanuts - Dec. 14 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • Peanuts Collection Christmas specialty jersey
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College

• Slapshot Snowy Sleuth - Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack
  • Help Slapshot solve a holiday mystery throughout the game
  • More details TBA

• New Year's Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve / Pajama Party - Dec. 27 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester
  • Help us ring in the New Year with a pajama party at Santander Arena
  • Special New Year's celebration balloon drop

JANUARY:

• Fans Pick the Music Night - Jan. 10 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières
  • Help us choose the playlist of the game to open the 2025 calendar year

• Star Wars Night - Jan. 11 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières
  • Join Chewbacca, Darth Maul and friends from the Star Wars universe at Santander Arena
  • Appearances from your favorite Star Wars characters
  • Star Wars specialty jersey (TBA)
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College

• Pucks N Pancakes - Jan. 12 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières
  • With a specialty ticket package, enjoy a pre-game brunch at Santander Arena (TBA)
  • More details TBA

• Big Richard Night - Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Jacksonville
  • Help the Royals find the largest individual with the name "Richard"
  • Free admission to individuals named Richard, Rich, Rick, Ricky, Ricardo, Dick (must show drivers license or another proper form of identification at box office)
  • Small check presentation

• Flyers Affiliation Night - Jan. 18 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Jacksonville - Presented by Enersys
  • Join us in celebrating our affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms
  • Gritty appearance
  • Flyers Affiliation specialty jersey (TBA)
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
  • Giveaway: Orange fleece hockey helmet

• MLK Day - Jan. 20 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Jacksonville
  • Kegs & Eggs - with a specialty ticket package, enjoy a pre-game brunch at Santander Arena
  • Kids free admission (ages 14 and under - with purchase of an adult ticket)
  • Giveaway: Slapshot mini plush pillow

FEBRUARY:

• Mardi Gras - Feb. 1 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack
  • Mardi Gras celebration
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College

• Undie Sundie / Grandma Beauty Pageant  - Feb. 2 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack - Presented by Reading Truck 
  • Toss newly packaged underwear, socks, t-shirts, sports bras and undergarments onto the ice after the Royals first goal - donations go towards local clothing shelters
  • Grandma's are welcome to participate in a beauty pageant

• Education Day Game - Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. vs. Norfolk - Presented by Customers Bank
  • Bring your class out for an educational themed hockey game
  • $15 hot dog, soda and ticket deal for students
  • Free school bus parking
    • To learn more and sign up your class, click here

• Pink in the Rink / Women in Sports / Valentines Day  - Feb. 15 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • 1st intermission breast cancer survivors charity shot and on-ice recognition
  • Women in Sports pregame Q & A panel (panel TBA)
  • Pink in the Rink specialty jersey (TBA)
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
  • Healthcare Workers Appreciation Night - one free ticket per healthcare worker with the purchase of additional tickets
  • Giveaway: Pink wine tumbler

• Wild Wednesday / Pride Night - Feb. 26 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • Celebrate Reading's LGBTQ+ culture during Pride Night
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• Reading Red Knights / La Noche de Los Royales - Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • Reading Red Knights rebrand
  • Reading Red Knights specialty jersey (TBA)
  • Free haircuts on concourse courtesy of Lobos Barbershop
  • More details TBA

MARCH:

• Superhero Night / Battle of the Badges - Mar. 1 vs. Maine - Presented by Matos Towing & Recovery
  • Annual pre-game Battle of the Badges face-off between local law enforcement and firefighters
  • Discounted tickets for first responders
  • Superhero appearances
  • Superhero specialty jersey (TBA)
  • Giveaway: Cross body bag

• Wild Wednesday - Mar. 5 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• Career Ready Berks Night / Kids Takeover - Mar. 14 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières - Presented by Mitsubishi Chemical Group
  • Bring your resumes - local businesses line the concourse for fans to meet and engage with
  • Kids ages 7-14 years old can apply for select professional positions to partake in
  • Applications for Kids Takeover positions TBA

• St. Hat-Trick's Day - Mar. 15 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières
  • St. Hat-Tricks $10,000 giveaway challenge
  • St. Patrick's specialty jersey (TBA)
  • Teacher Appreciation Night - one free ticket per teacher with the purchase of additional tickets
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
  • Giveaway: Green reversible bucket hat

• Tattoo Night - Mar. 21 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • Opportunity to get a tattoo(s) at a Royals game
  • More details TBA

• Pretzel City Royals Night - Mar. 22 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk - Presented by Unique Snacks
  • Pretzel City Royals rebrand
  • Pretzel City Royals specialty jersey (TBA)
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College

• Pucks & Paws / Dog Toy Toss - Mar. 23 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • Bring your dog to the game
  • Toss dog toys onto the ice after the Royals' first goal
  • Meet local dog shelters and sanctuaries for opportunities to adopt a dog
  • Intermission dog race

• Class of 2025 Night - Mar. 28 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • Join us in celebration for the graduating class of 2025
  • Free ticket to all 2025 high school and college graduates (claim at box office with valid high school/college ID or .edu email)

• Stick it to Cancer Night / Slapshot's Birthday / Mascot Mania - Mar. 29 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • Stick it to Cancer details TBA
  • Celebrate Slapshot's Birthday with mascot friends from local professional teams and colleges
  • Happy birthday sign-a-long for Slapshot
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College

• Autism Acceptance - Mar. 30 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Maine - Presented by Prospectus Berco
  • Accessible sensory rooms and accommodating in-game aspects featured and open to all fans
  • Help raise funds for Prospectus Berco by participating in a pre-game Harmony Walk on the concourse with Slapshot and Royals players (More info TBA)

APRIL:

• Wall of Honor Night - Apr. 11 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester - Presented by D & B Construction
  • Wall of Honor pre-game induction ceremony (selection TBA)

• Fandemonium / Mental Health and Recovery Night - Apr. 12 vs. Worcester - Presented by Betterview Counseling & Trauma Recovery
  • Meet and speak with Mental Health and Recovery organizations on the concourse
  • Giveaways galore with prizes at every stoppage
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
  • Royals365 Season Member 'Jersey Off Our Backs' Raffle

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Preseason Schedule

The Reading Royals will host the Adirondack Thunder for their second of two preseason games on Saturday, October 12th at 7:00 pm at Santander Arena. The Royals will play the Thunder for their first preseason game on Friday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Cool Insuring Arena. 

Admission to the Royals preseason home game on October 12th at Santander Arena is a suggested $5 donation to Slapshot Charities, the official charitable arm of the Reading Royals. To secure your seats, click HERE.

 

19th Annual Slapshot Charities Golf Tournament

Limited spots remain! The Royals 19th Swing into the Season Charity Golf Tournament is on Monday, October 14th starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Heidelberg Country Club. All proceeds will go to Slapshot Charities, the charitable arm of the Reading Royals. Learn more and register HERE.

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2024-25 Season Memberships

Reading Royals Season Memberships, six-game plans, ten-game plans, and group tickets are available for the 2024-25 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 23rd season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 12 of the previous 14 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.