WICHITA, Kan. (May 13) – 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 2026-27 campaign will kick off at home on Saturday, October 17, presented by UBuildIt.
The opponent for the home opener along with the full schedule will be announced at a later date.
Wichita is entering its 35th year in pro hockey. The Thunder are the sixth-oldest franchise in minor league hockey along with Tulsa and Providence (AHL).
The Thunder are looking for their first home-opening win since a shootout victory on December 11, 2020, against Tulsa.
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2026-27 season. Lock in your seat for all of our 36 home games and catch all the action as we head into our 35th anniversary season. Click HERE to learn more and request a call.
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