Syracuse Crunch Announce Details for 2026-27 Home Opener Presented by Upstate University Hospital October 10

Published on September 22, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch have announced details for the team's 33rd Home Opener presented by Upstate University Hospital when the team hosts the Belleville Senators on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.

The game will be highlighted by an opening ceremony celebrating the return of Crunch hockey for another season in downtown Syracuse. To begin the opening ceremony, local teachers will accompany the team onto the ice during player introductions.

Additionally, the first 5,000 fans in attendance on Oct. 10 will receive a cowbell, courtesy of Upstate University Hospital.

Upstate University Hospital is part of Upstate Medical University, the only academic medical center in the region. A highlight of Upstate's leading role in patient care is its ability to ensure access to vital one-of-a-kind services, such as burn and trauma care and an array of highly specialized stroke, cancer, neurological, neurosurgical, pediatric and orthopedic services through its Upstate University Hospital, Upstate Community Hospital, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, Upstate Cancer Center, and dozens of facilities throughout the region. More info can be found at www.upstate.edu.

Single game tickets and ticket packages for the 2026-27 season are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Crunch office located inside the Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial at 800 S. State St. in Syracuse, by calling the office at 315-473-4444 or online through Ticketmaster. For the latest Crunch news, visit www.syracusecrunch.com or follow the club on Facebook (www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch), X (@SyracuseCrunch) and Instagram (@syracusecrunch).

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