The first home game of the season kicks off on Oct. 13 against the New Jersey Devils.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets announced the themes for home games this season to celebrate the team’s 25th anniversary in the National Hockey League.

Each year, the team holds theme nights to help bring attention to area organizations and celebrate a holiday or occasion. The club will also host five “25th Anniversary Games” that include appearances by former Blue Jackets players and special giveaways.

The first home game of the season kicks off on Oct. 13 against the New Jersey Devils.

Specific details on each night will be released closer to the day of the game.

  • Oct. 13 vs. New Jersey – Opening Night pres. by Nationwide ft. 2025-2026 Schedule Magnets
  • Oct. 16 vs. Colorado – Replica Helmet Giveaway pres. by Bread Financial ft. Mini Helmet
  • Oct. 18 vs. Tampa Bay – 25th Anniversary Game pres. by Toyota ft. Upper Deck Collectible Card Set #1
  • Oct. 24 vs. Washington – Grateful Dead Night
  • Oct. 29 vs. Toronto – Hockey Halloween pres. by COSI ft. CBJ Trick-or-Treat Pillowcase
  • Nov. 1 vs. St. Louis – STAR WARS Night pres. by Ticketmaster
  • Nov. 13 vs. Edmonton – Hockey Fights Cancer Night pres. by OhioHealth ft. Hockey Fights Cancer Fleece Blanket
  • Nov. 15 vs. New York Rangers – 25th Anniversary Game #2 pres. by Nationwide ft. Upper Deck Collectible Card Set #2
  • Dec. 13 vs. Vegas – 25th Anniversary Game #3 ft. Upper Deck Collectible Card Set #3
  • Dec. 31 vs. New Jersey – New Year’s Eve pres. by New Amsterdam Vodka
  • Jan. 3 vs. Buffalo – Kids Takeover pres. by Bob Evans Farms ft. Kids Sticker Sheet
  • Jan. 15 vs. Vancouver – Superman Night
  • Jan. 24 vs. Tampa Bay – 25th Anniversary Game #4 pres. by OhioHealth ft. Upper Deck Collectible Card Set #4
  • Jan. 28 vs. Philadelphia – Military Appreciation Night pres. by Elk + Elk ft. CBJ Military Flag
  • March 3 vs. Nashville – Hockey is for Everyone pres. by Vorys ft. Lapel Pin
  • March 5 vs. Florida – The Ohio State University Night
  • March 17 vs. Carolina – St. Patrick’s Day
  • March 21 vs. Seattle – 25th Anniversary Game #5 ft. Upper Deck Collectible Card Set #5
  • March 28 vs. Vancouver – First Responders Night pres. by Jet’s Pizza ft. CBJ Floppy Hat
  • March 31 vs. Carolina – Science of Hockey Night pres. by COSI
  • April 12 vs. Boston – 5th Line Celebration pres. by Schmidt’s Sausage Haus ft. Sean Monahan Bobblehead
  • April 14 vs. Washington – Sustainability Night pres. by Advanced Drainage Systems ft. 2025-26 Team Poster

Fans can also buy special ticket packages, which include exclusive items and experiences. Here are the available ticket packages:

  • Oct. 24 vs. Washington – Grateful Dead Ticket Package – CBJ X Grateful Dead Jersey
  • Nov. 1 vs. St. Louis – STAR WARS™ Ticket Package – CBJ X Star Wars Jersey
  • Nov. 13 vs. Edmonton – Hockey Fights Cancer Ticket Package – Mathieu Olivier Bobblehead
  • Jan. 3 vs. Buffalo – Kids Takeover Ticket Package – Stinger Jersey
  • Jan. 15 vs. Vancouver – Superman™ Ticket Package – CBJ X Superman Jersey
  • Jan. 22 vs. Dallas – Margaritaville Ticket Package – CBJ X Margaritaville Shirt
  • Jan. 28 vs. Philadelphia – Military Appreciation Ticket Package – CBJ X Military Jersey
  • March 3 vs. Nashville – Hockey is for Everyone Ticket Package – CBJ X Pride Jersey
  • March 28 vs. Vancouver – First Responders Night Ticket Package – CBJ X First Responders Jersey

Tickets for theme nights or ticket packages are available here.