OCTOBER:

• 25th Anniversary Season Opening Night - Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo
  • Kick-off the 36-home game schedule in style at Santander Arena as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary 
  • Giveaway: 25th Anniversary Season Puzzle (first 1,500 fans)
     
• Dollar Saver Sunday - Oct. 25 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo
  • $1 Kids Tickets (with purchase of an adult ticket)
  • Concessions discounts

• Wild Wednesday - Oct. 28 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trenton
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• Slapshot's Halloween Party - Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trenton
  • Free kids ticket at the Santander Box Office with costume on
  • Trick-or-Treating on the concourse
  • Mummy Toilet Paper contest
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*

NOVEMBER:

• PA Dutch Night - Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trenton
  • Celebrate our local Dutch side
  • More TBA

• Education Day #1 - Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. vs. Trenton
  • 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

• Hometown Hoedown - Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Kalamazoo
  • Rodeo themed game
  • Car show
  • More TBA

• Hockey Fights Cancer - Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trenton
  • Joining the efforts of the National Hockey League, Hockey Fights Cancer unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families
  • Healthcare Workers Appreciation Night - one free ticket per healthcare worker with the purchase of additional tickets

• Community Cares + Undie Saturday - Nov. 28 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières 
  • Undergarment + donations collection for organizations across Berks County
  • 1:00 p.m. start time

December:

• Wild Wednesday  - Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)

• Wizard Wonderland Christmas - Dec. 11 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester
  • Holly and spell themed game
  • House Cup Tournament Challenge
  • Dress in your best wizards attire

• Military Appreciation Night + Teddy Bear Toss - Dec. 12 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières 
  • 14th 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
  • Join us as we salute our armed forces
  • FREE tickets for military personnel - can be claimed on Vettix.com
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Giveaway: Mini-Jersey (first 1,500 fans)

• New Years Eve Pajama Party - Dec. 31 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • Help us ring in the New Year with a pajama party at Santander Arena
  • Special New Year's celebration balloon drop
  • Kids free admission (ages 14 and under - two free kids tickets with purchase of an adult ticket)
  • 3:00 p.m. start time

January:

• Wild Wednesday  - Jan. 6 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • $6.10 Orange Zone tickets
  • BOGO tickets for college students (claim at box office - must show valid college ID of .edu email)
     
• Tattoo Night  - Jan. 15 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. 16 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

• MLK Jr. Day + Senior Expo - Jan. 18 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • Kids free admission (ages 14 and under - two free kids tickets with purchase of an adult ticket)
  • BOGO ticket deal for seniors (ages 65+)
  • Giveaway: Slapshot Kids Growth Chart (first 1,500 fans)

February:

• Education Day #2 - Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. vs. Adirondack
  • 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

• Pucks & Pages - Hockey Romance Novel Night - Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • A hockey romance book lovers favorite night
  • Hockey romance book authors on concourse
  • Giveaway: Royals Pucks & Pages themed bookmark

• Pink in the Rink + Women in Sports  - Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • 1st intermission breast cancer survivors charity shot and on-ice recognition
  • Women in Sports pregame Q & A panel (panel TBA)
  • Healthcare Workers Appreciation Night - one free ticket per healthcare worker with the purchase of additional tickets
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Giveaway: Canvas Tote (first 1,500 fans)

• Presidents' Day - Feb. 15 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Trenton
  • 1:00 p.m. start time

• Techs and Trades Night  - Feb. 19 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Greensboro - presented by Berks Plumbing & HVAC Specialist
  • Techs and Trades business expo on concourse

• Kids Takeover  - Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Greensboro
  • Kids ages 7-14 years old can apply for select professional positions to partake in *Applications for Kids Takeover positions TBA*
  • Giveaway: Slapshot Backpack

March:

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

• Wrestling Night - Mar. 5 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Cincinnati 
  • Wrestling themed activities
  • More TBA

• Superhero Night - Mar. 6 vs. Cincinnati
  • Discounted tickets for first responders
  • Superhero appearances
  • Giveaway: Royals 2026-27 Team Poster (first 1,500 fans)

• Hockey Game Musical  - Mar. 12 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Trenton
  • Bring an instrument to the game
  • More TBA

• St. Hat-Trick's Day - Mar. 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine
  • St. Hat-Tricks $10,000 giveaway challenge
  • Teacher Appreciation Night - discounted tickets for teachers
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*

• Career Ready Berks + Knights of the Ice Table  - Mar. 19 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • 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

• Flyers Affiliation Night - Mar. 20 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • Appearance from the Philadelphia Flyers' mascot Gritty
  • Specialty jersey *TBA*
  • Giveaway: Slapshot Garden Gnome (first 1,500 fans)

• Kenpuppy Derby + Dog Toy Toss - Mar. 21 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
  • Giveaway: Player Trading Cards

• Mental Health & Recovery Night  - Mar. 26 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*

• Collectors Con + Trading Card Expo  - Mar. 19 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling
  • Calling all Trading Card collectors!
  •  Collectors Con + Trading Card Expo on concourse
  • Giveaway: Trading Card Bobblehead

• Slapshot's Birthday - Apr. 9 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk
  • Mascot mania for Slapshot's birthday bash

• Wall of Honor / Fandemonium - Apr. 10 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk - Presented by D & B Construction
  • A night to celebrate YOU, the best fans in hockey :)
  • PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS GALORE at every stoppage
  • Royals365 Season Member 'Jersey Off Our Backs' Raffle
  • Wall of Honor pre-game induction ceremony (selection TBA)

• Autism Acceptance Day - Apr. 11 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: Fidget pop toy (first 1,500 fans)

Home Opener:

The Royals player their home opener at Santander Arena on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. against Kalamazoo. The home opener opens a two-game series with the Wings which concludes on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m. The Royals hoist a record of 9-11-1-3 in home openers with their last home opener victory coming against the Norfolk Admirals, 6-4, on October 23 of the 2021-22 season.

Fans can secure their seat for Opening Night today with a Royals ticket plan. The Royals offer plans ranging from as low as 4 games all the way up to our full season 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.

What's Upcoming:

CALLING ALL FUTURE ROYALS! Registrations are now OPEN for the RRYHA In-House Leagues, presented by Visions Federal Credit Union! Open to all 4-16 year olds, learn more about each league and register your skater 👉 https://bit.ly/YTHLeagues

𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙏𝙤 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮, presented by Visions Federal Credit Union! Be the first to skate the new introduced Lions Cubs LTP Program (ages 4-9) or attend the Intermediate Skills Clinic (ages 10-16) (REGISTER)

𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙨 (REGISTER: bit.ly/4pSVJhc)

Support the Reading Royals official charitable arm, 𝙎𝙡𝙖𝙥𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, which believes that Every Child Deserves to Play. Learn more about Slapshot Charities: bit.ly/4j1qaQa

See upcoming Learn to Skate sessions at the Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex (LEARN MORE: https://bodyzonesports.com/learn-to-skate/)

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2026-27 Season Memberships

Royals365 Season Memberships, select game plans, and group tickets are available for the 2026-27 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 25th season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 14 of their last 16 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.