WICHITA, Kan. (May 6) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, are excited to announce that the 2025-26 campaign will kick off at home on Saturday, October 18, presented by UBuildIt.
The opponent for the home opener along with the full schedule will be announced at a later date.
Last season, the Thunder lost its home opener on Friday, October 18 against Kansas City. Wichita is looking for its first home-opening win since a shootout victory on December 11, 2020, against Tulsa.
Wichita is entering its 34th year in pro hockey. The Thunder are the sixth-oldest franchise in minor league hockey along with Tulsa and Providence (AHL).
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2025-26 season. Lock in your seats and catch all the high paced, hard-hitting action at INTRUST Bank Arena. Click HERE now to learn how you can get your seats reserved and start paying now.
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