Wenatchee Wild Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule
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Wenatchee Wild Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule

Published on June 22, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Wenatchee Wild News Release


Wenatchee Wild forward Luka Shcherbyna
Wenatchee Wild forward Luka Shcherbyna
(Wenatchee Wild, Credit: Logan Finley)

WENATCHEE, Wash. - The 2026-27 Wenatchee Wild hockey season is just a few months away, and the preseason is even closer than that. In fact, Wild fans will get a sneak preview of their team earlier than almost any of their counterparts in the Western Hockey League.

The Wild are excited to announce the release of their 2026 preseason schedule, with 56 preseason games scheduled leaguewide, including five rookie games. One of those games will feature the newest top players and young up-and-comers for the Wild and Tri-City Americans, scheduled for Monday, August 31. That game will feature the top 2009-, 2010- and 2011-born players from each team and is set for a 2 p.m. puck drop, with free admission for fans.

Tri-City returns for Wenatchee's annual Kids' Day game that Saturday evening, September 5, with a 6 p.m. puck drop at Town Toyota Center. Full details and ticket info for Kids' Day will be announced later in the summer.

After that, the Wild hop on the road for a trio of games to close out the preseason slate, with two of the three set to be played on neutral ice - Wenatchee will follow its Kids' Day game with a battle against the Vancouver Giants the following day, with a noon puck drop at Angel of the Winds Arena as part of the Everett Silvertips' annual preseason showcase. This game will be the first-ever preseason game for the Wild against a Canadian opponent.

The final two preseason games will be played at Toyota Arena in Kennewick, the practice facility for the Tri-City Americans - both are matinee affairs, starting with a 3 p.m. matchup against the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday, September 11. That game will kick off Tri-City's annual preseason showcase, while a 2:05 p.m. start on Sunday, September 13 against Tri-City will wrap up the event. Though they don't count in any official standings, preseason matchups between the Wild and Ams have consistently been entertaining contests, with all three contests last year going to overtime.

The WHL's regular-season schedule is being finalized, with an official announcement just around the corner. Last week, Wenatchee announced its 2026-27 home opener, scheduled for Saturday, September 19 against the Seattle Thunderbirds. Season tickets and three-game packs are currently on sale for the 2026-27 season, and single-game group and individual tickets will go on sale later this summer.

To purchase 2026-27 season tickets, call 509-888-7825, or visit the team office at Town Toyota Center. Updated news and information on Wild hockey are always available through the team's website and on the team's social media platforms on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

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Wenatchee Wild forward Luka Shcherbyna
Wenatchee Wild forward Luka Shcherbyna
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