The Allen Americans have 36 home games and a full calendar of theme nights on their 2026-27 ECHL schedule. Lightsaber giveaways, a Teddy Bear Toss for charity and a dog-friendly game night headline the promotional slate.

The ECHL season opens Friday, Oct. 16, but the Americans begin on the road Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Tulsa Oilers, according to a team news release. Most home games will be played at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center at 200 E. Stacy Road in Allen.

The Americans are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Ottawa Senators and the AHL's Belleville Senators. Head coach and general manager Steve Martinson returns for the club's 18th season. Allen finished last season 43-23-6 with 92 points, according to Community Impact.

The first two home dates, Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 against the Idaho Steelheads, will be played at the Comerica Center in Frisco. Oct. 29 is a daytime School Game at 10 a.m., with red glow sticks for the first 5,000 fans. Oct. 30 is Military Night.

Allen Opening Night at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center is Nov. 20 against the Kansas City Mavericks. The first 3,500 fans get a red rally towel for a "Red Out" theme.

The longest homestand runs 10 games, from Dec. 27 through Jan. 16, 2027.

Here are some of the marquee promotional nights:

  • Dec. 5 vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters — Star Wars Night. The first 4,000 fans receive a red Americans lightsaber.
  • Dec. 19 vs. Rapid City Rush — Teddy Bear Toss. Fans bring a new stuffed animal to throw on the ice after the Americans' first goal. The stuffed animals go to local charities.
  • Dec. 31 vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates — New Year's Eve celebration, 6 p.m. start.
  • Jan. 9, 2027, vs. Idaho Steelheads — Top Gun Night.
  • Feb. 19, 2027, vs. New Mexico Goatheads — Lightsaber Night. The first 4,000 fans receive a red or blue lightsaber.
  • Feb. 20, 2027, vs. New Mexico Goatheads — Police vs. Fire Night.
  • March 21, 2027, vs. Wichita Thunder — Pucks N' Paws. Fans can bring their dogs to the rink.
  • April 3, 2027, vs. Rapid City Rush — Wizard Night, themed around the Harry Potter films.
  • April 9, 2027, vs. Wichita Thunder — Fan Appreciation Night. Fans can paint the ice and meet players after the final home game.

Monday-through-Saturday games start at 7 p.m. Sunday games start at 2 p.m. School Day Games begin at 10 a.m.

Single-game tickets start at $38.15. Season tickets, group packages, premium seating and teacher discounts for select games are also available through the team.