Professional hockey returns to TD Coliseum over Thanksgiving weekend
The newly established Hamilton Hammers have set the dates and ticketing plans for their inaugural Home Opener Weekend, announcing that the team will host the defending Calder Cup champion Toronto Marlies at TD Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 11.
Single-game tickets will be available to the general public beginning Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. ET, with a presale for TD Coliseum and Hamilton Hammers newsletter subscribers starting a day earlier on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. ET. Organizers say tickets start at $28, inclusive of fees and taxes, and a range of season and partial-season packages are on sale now.
- Presale: Sept. 10, 10 a.m. ET (TD Coliseum and newsletter subscribers)
- Public sale: Sept. 11, 10 a.m. ET
- Home opener dates: Oct. 9 and Oct. 11 vs. Toronto Marlies
- Season openers on road: Oct. 2 at Belleville Senators; Oct. 3 at Toronto
Hamilton Hammers officials are promoting a festive atmosphere for the weekend — a pre-game ceremony, in-game entertainment and family-friendly programming designed to bring residents together over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Fans can also access merchandise and pre-order official jerseys from the club's online shop.
“The weekend will mark a significant moment for the city and its passionate hockey community, adding a new chapter to Hamilton’s long and storied sports history,”
said Nicole Demers, Head of Business Operations for the Hamilton Hammers. The organisation is offering multiple ways for supporters to commit, including Season Ticket Memberships, Half-Season and Nine-Game Packages, as well as Flex-12 and Flex-20 packages that allow fans to select a set number of games across the season.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Presale access | Sept. 10, 10 a.m. ET (TD Coliseum & newsletter subscribers) |
| General on-sale | Sept. 11, 10 a.m. ET |
| Home opener opponents | Toronto Marlies (Oct. 9 & Oct. 11) |
| Starting ticket price | $28 (taxes & fees included) |
The Hammers will open their regular season on the road — first in Belleville on Oct. 2 and then in Toronto on Oct. 3 — before returning home for the first time on Oct. 9. The club is positioning the home-opener weekend as a chance to re-establish live professional hockey in Hamilton and to engage fans across the region.
For those who want early access, subscribing to the Hamilton Hammers newsletter—branded as becoming a “Hammers Insider”—is the route to the presale. The team’s website lists additional details about membership benefits and the range of ticketing options available.
Organisers have also highlighted a merchandise rollout ahead of the home opener. The “Made in the Hammer” collection and official jerseys are available for purchase online, giving supporters the chance to buy apparel and memorabilia in advance of the first home games.
With multiple ticket packages on offer and lower entry-level pricing for single games, the Hammers are aiming to make the first season accessible to families and long-time hockey fans in Hamilton. The club’s marketing emphasises community, pageantry and a return to in-person sporting entertainment at TD Coliseum for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Fans seeking tickets or more information can visit the Hamilton Hammers website, where membership packages, single-game tickets once on sale, and merchandise links are posted.
