Canadiens Promo Nights 2025-2026 Include Bell Centre’s 30th Anniversary, Player Bobblehead Giveaways, Return of Soiree Quebecoise & More!
Welcome to the Montreal Canadiens 2025-2026 theme nights reveal! The Habs will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their home, the Bell Centre, sometime this season. In fact, the team is now looking to make the playoffs in back-to-back years for the first time since 2020-2021. With about a month before the puck drops on opening night, the Montreal Canadiens officially announced their promotional schedule for the 2025-2026 season.
The Bell Centre will provide 5 fan giveaways and 17 theme nights throughout the upcoming year. The stadium freebies includes the Canadiens 2025-2026 Desk Calendar (Oct. 16) along with the Bobblehead Replicas of Lane Hutson (Dec. 2), Noah Dobson (Dec. 16), Alexandre Carrier (Jan. 20), and Jake Evans (Mar. 24). New theme nights will focus on the Andrei Markov Tribute (Dec. 3) as well as the inaugural Family Week (Jan. 7, Jan. 8, Jan. 10), Soiree Quebecoise (Feb. 26), and the Arena’s 30th Birthday (Mar. 15).
As for the returning events, they will consist of the following: Home Opener (Oct. 14), Country Music Takeover (Oct. 20), Halloween (Nov. 1), Hockey Fights Cancer (Nov. 8), Military Appreciation (Nov. 11), Pride Celebration (Dec. 9), Home for the Holidays (Dec. 20), Mascots Galore (Jan. 22), Lunar New Year (Jan. 29), Black History (Feb. 28), St. Patrick’s Day (Mar. 17), First Peoples Heritage (Mar. 21), and Thank You Fans (Apr. 11). For complete information in terms of each game’s puck-drop times and opponents, please refer to the list below!
Montreal Canadiens Promotional Schedule 2025-2026 by Month
October 2025
Home Opener Celebration
- Before the action starts, the Bell Centre will host a special ceremony for this year’s players and coaches.
- Date: Tuesday, October 14
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Seattle Kraken
Stadium Giveaway Night
- The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Canadiens 2025-2026 Desk Calendar.
- Date: Thursday, October 16
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Nashville Predators
Country Music Takeover
- The evening will feature some of Canada’s most popular country songs.
- Date: Monday, October 20
- Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Buffalo Sabres
November 2025
Halloween Spooktacular
- The stadium plans to provide spooky music and entertainment.
- Date: Saturday, November 1
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Ottawa Senators
Hockey Fights Cancer Event
- During pregame warm-ups, the players will wear lavender jerseys to show awareness for cancer battles.
- Date: Saturday, November 8
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Utah Mammoth
Military Appreciation Day
- The team wants to recognize the local veterans and soldiers from Montreal.
- Date: Tuesday, November 11
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Los Angeles Kings
December 2025
Player Bobblehead Giveaway #1
- The first 10,000 fans entering the gates will get a Lane Hutson Bobblehead.
- Date: Tuesday, December 2
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Ottawa Senators
Andrei Markov Homecoming
- The Montreal Canadiens will honor longtime defenseman Andrei Markov, the Two-Time All-Star who played for the Habs from 2000 until 2017.
- Date: Wednesday, December 3
- Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Winnipeg Jets
Pride Acceptance Game
- The evening will be an inclusive event for everyone.
- Date: Tuesday, December 9
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Tampa Bay Lightning
Player Bobblehead Giveaway #2
- The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Noah Dobson Bobblehead.
- Date: Tuesday, December 16
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Philadelphia Flyers
Home for the Holidays
- The main concourse intends to feature Christmas music and even an appearance from Santa Claus.
- Date: Saturday, December 20
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Pittsburgh Penguins
January 2026
Family Fun Week-Part 1
- New this season, this celebration has children’s games and activities at the Bell Centre.
- Date: Wednesday, January 7
- Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Calgary Flames
Family Fun Week-Part 2
- The event will have family-friendly music and entertainment on game day.
- Date: Thursday, January 8
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Florida Panthers
Family Fun Week-Part 3
- What better way to start 2026 with a homestand of hockey games.
- Date: Saturday, January 10
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Detroit Red Wings
Player Bobblehead #3
- The first 10,000 fans entering the gates will get the Alexandre Carrier Bobblehead.
- Date: Tuesday, January 20
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Minnesota Wild
Mascots Galore
- Youppi! Is going to host a great party with his mascot friends.
- Date: Thursday, January 22
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Buffalo Sabres
Lunar New Year Celebration
- The stadium will showcase the traditions and cultures from China.
- Date: Thursday, January 29
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Colorado Avalanche
February 2026
Soiree Quebecoise
- For the first time since 2020, the Habs plan to recognize the rich history of Quebec folkfare.
- Date: Thursday, February 26
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: New York Islanders
Black History Night
- The game will be dedicated to the famous African American hockey players and coaches.
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Washington Capitals
March 2026
30th Anniversary of the Bell Centre
- The organization wants to highlight the 30 years of its home venue, ranging from the 2009 NHL All-Star Game to the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals. The arena also hosted the Eastern Conference Finals in 2010 and 2014.
- Date: Sunday, March 15
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Anaheim Ducks
St. Patrick’s Day in Montreal
- The home venue will be filled with Irish music and green-filled festivities.
- Date: Tuesday, March 17
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Boston Bruins
First Peoples Heritage Day
- The stadium intends to focus on the traditions and cultures from the Native Americans.
- Date: Saturday, March 21
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: New York Islanders
Player Bobblehead #4
- The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Jake Evans Bobblehead.
- Date: Tuesday, March 24
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Carolina Hurricanes
April 2026
Fan Appreciation Game
- The NHL club will spend the home finale giving thanks to the best fans in Canada.
- Date: Saturday, April 11
- Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
- Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets
Related: Food Concessions Guide at Bell Centre
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