NOVEMBER:

• Opening Night - Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières - presented by Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc.
  • Kick-off the 36-home game schedule in style at Santander Arena
  • Giveaway: Opening Night Orange & Purple L.E.D. Glow Sticks (first 1,500 fans)
     
• Suberb Owl Night - Nov. 9 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières
  • Join us for a kick-off of football fun with a tribute to birds
  • Eagles Super Bowl championship celebration
  • Bird themed trivia/games

• Oktoberfest/Beer Night - Nov. 15 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack
  • "Drink Around the Rink" beer tasting passport *More details TBA*
  • VIP Pre-Game beer tasting experience *More details TBA*
  • Yodeling contest

• Education Day - Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m. vs. Wheeling - presented by Berks Plumbing Specialist
  • Bring your class out for an educational themed hockey game
  • $18 hot dog, soda and ticket deal for students
  • Free school bus parking
    • To learn more and sign up your class, click here

• Lilo & Stitch Night - Nov. 22 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • Embask in a Lilo & Stitch themed game with your favorite blue alien
  • Hawaiian flower leis
  • Royals Ice Angels hula dance performance
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*

December:

• Wild Wednesday  - Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • Trivia Wednesday *Theme TBA*
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• Flyers Affiliation Night + Teddy Bear Toss - Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester
  • 13th annual Teddy Bear Toss - Toss your teddy bears/stuffed animals onto the ice after the Royals' first goal - collected stuffed animals will be distributed within our community for the holiday season
  • Appearance from the Philadelphia Flyers' mascot Gritty
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Giveaway: Ice Angels Trading Cards (first 1,500 fans)

• Wild Wednesday  - Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • Trivia Wednesday *Theme TBA*
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Night - Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • Holiday Ugly Sweater contest
  • Movie tribute themed attractions around arena
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Giveaway: Uncle Eddie Bomber hat (first 1,500 fans)

• Wild Wednesday  - Dec. 17 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • Trivia Wednesday *Theme TBA*
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• Jurassic Puck - Dec. 19 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack
  • Dinosaur attractions around the arena
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*

• New Years Eve Pajama Party - Dec. 31 at 4:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • Help us ring in the New Year with a pajama party at Santander Arena
  • Concourse photo booth
  • Special New Year's celebration balloon drop
  • Kids free admission (ages 14 and under - two free kids tickets with purchase of an adult ticket)

January:

• Emo & Tattoo Night  - Jan. 9 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine - presented by Olde Penn Ave Tattoo Company
  • Opportunity to get a tattoo(s) at a Royals game
  • More details TBA
     
• Star Wars Night - Jan. 10 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • Join Chewbacca, Darth Maul and friends from the Star Wars universe at Santander Arena
  • Appearances from your favorite Star Wars characters
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*

• Military Appreciation Night  - Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Greensboro - presented by Solve IT Solutions
  • Join us as we salute our armed forces
  • FREE tickets for military personnel - can be claimed on Vettix.com
  • Free haircuts to all fans on the concourse courtesy of Lobos Barbershop
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*

• MLK Jr. Day - Jan. 19 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Greensboro
  • Kids free admission (ages 14 and under - two free kids tickets with purchase of an adult ticket)
  • Giveaway: Slapshot headband (first 1,500 fans)

• Knights of the Ice Table  - Jan. 30 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Greensboro
  • Join Slapshot at Santander Arena for a night inspired by knights, dragons and medieval magic
  • Renaissance themed attractions
  • Costume contest - discounted tickets at Santander Arena Box Office for those in renaissance costume

• Anime Night  - Jan. 31 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Greensboro
  • A night featuring anime attractions and presentations
  • More details TBA

February:

• Education Day - Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. vs. Trois-Rivières - presented by Philly Pretzel Factory
  • Bring your class out for an educational themed hockey game
  • $18 hot dog, soda and ticket deal for students
  • Free school bus parking
    • To learn more and sign up your class, click here

• Spice on Ice - Hockey Romance Novel Night - Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Greenville
  • A hockey romance book lovers favorite night
  • Pre-game hockey romance book swap
  • Player page reads played on videoboard

• Pink in the Rink / Women in Sports  - Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Greenville - presented by McGlinn Cancer Institute
  • 1st intermission breast cancer survivors charity shot and on-ice recognition
  • Women in Sports pregame Q & A panel (panel TBA)
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Healthcare Workers Appreciation Night - one free ticket per healthcare worker with the purchase of additional tickets
  • Giveaway: Snuggie (first 1,500 fans)

March:

• St. Hat-Trick's Day - Mar. 14 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester
  • St. Hat-Tricks $10,000 giveaway challenge
  • VIP Pre-Game beer tasting experience *More details TBA*
  • Teacher Appreciation Night - one free ticket per teacher with the purchase of additional tickets
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Giveaway: Duffle bag (first 1,500 fans)

• Undie Sundie / Reading School District Night  - Mar. 15 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Worcester
• 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
• Free haircuts to all fans on the concourse courtesy of Lobos Barbershop
• Giveaway: Player Trading Cards (first 1,500 fans)

• Mental Health & Recovery Night  - Mar. 20 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack - presented by Betterview Counseling & Trauma Recovery
  • Mental health and trauma recovery services/organizations tabling on concourse
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*

• Wild Wednesday  - Mar. 25 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • Trivia Wednesday *Theme TBA*
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• Kids Takeover / Slapshot's Birthday - Mar. 27 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • Kids ages 7-14 years old can apply for select professional positions to partake in *Applications for Kids Takeover positions TBA*
  • Mascot mania for Slapshot's birthday bash

• Marvel Superhero Night - Mar. 28 vs. Norfolk - presented by Matos Towing & Recovery
  • Discounted tickets for first responders
  • Superhero appearances
  • Free haircuts to all fans on the concourse courtesy of Lobos Barbershop
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Giveaway: Royals themed superhero comic book (first 1,500 fans)

• Autism Acceptance Day - Mar. 29 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk - presented by Pro 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)
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Giveaway: Team Poster (first 1,500 fans)

April:

• Wall of Honor / Prom Night - Apr. 10 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling - Presented by D & B Construction
  • Prom themed attractions around arena
  • Selection of a Royals Prom King & Queen
  • Player/Staff/Fan Prom pictures on videoboard
  • Wall of Honor pre-game induction ceremony (selection TBA)

• Fandemonium Night - Apr. 11 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • A night to celebrate YOU, the best fans in hockey :)
  • PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS GALORE at every stoppage
  • Royals365 Season Member 'Jersey Off Our Backs' Raffle

• Pucks N Paws / Ken-puppy Derby Night - Apr. 12 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • Bring your dog to the game with a ticket package *Dog ticket package TBA*
  • Meet local dog shelters and sanctuaries for opportunities to adopt a dog
  • Intermission dog race

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Royals Upcoming:

Preseason Schedule

The Reading Royals will host the Adirondack Thunder for their lone preseason game on Friday, October 10th at 7:00 pm at Santander Arena.

Admission to the Royals preseason home game on October 10th at Santander Arena is a suggested $5 donation to Slapshot Charities, the official charitable arm of the Reading Royals. For more, click HERE.

 

20th Annual Slapshot Charities Golf Tournament

Limited spots remain! The Slapshot Charities Golf Tournament, presented by Supreme Ceilings, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at the Moselem Springs Golf Club (684 Eagle Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522). All proceeds will go to Slapshot Charities, the charitable arm of the Reading Royals. Learn more and register HERE.

Opening Night at Santander Arena

The Royals play their home opener, presented by Supportive Concepts For Families, at Santander Arena on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. against Trois-Rivières. The home opener opens a two-game series with the Lions which concludes on Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m.

Fans can secure their seat today with a Ticket Plan (10/18-Game Plan or Royals365 Membership).

VIEW ALL TICKET PLANS

Royals single-game ticket information will be announced later this summer. For more on the home opener, click HERE.

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2025-26 Season Memberships

Royals365 Season Memberships, six-game plans, ten-game plans, and group tickets are available for the 2025-26 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 entering their 24th season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 13 of their latest 15 seasons. They are five-time division champions and were the 2021-22 Eastern Conference regular season champion. The Berks County Convention Center Authority (BCCCA), founded in 1996, owns the Royals and oversees operations at Santander Arena.