Preseason Itinerary for the Anaheim Ducks
As the NHL gears up for the upcoming season, the Anaheim Ducks are ahead of the curve, having already laid out their preseason itinerary for the 2025-26 campaign. This year, the Ducks will engage in a total of seven preseason matches, which consists of three home games and two encounters at neutral venues located in Ontario and Bakersfield, California. The remaining two matches will take the team on the road to face rivals in San Jose and Los Angeles.
Notable Events and Matchups
One notable event is set to occur in Bakersfield, marking the location’s first NHL game since 2015, when the Los Angeles Kings hosted the Arizona Coyotes. Moreover, the Ducks continue their tradition of competing in Ontario, where last season they took part in the fourth edition of the “Empire Classic” against the Kings.
Highlight on Goaltender Lukáš Dostál
Goaltender Lukáš Dostál is coming off an impressive season, achieving personal bests in numerous categories, including games played, wins, and securing the sole shutout for the Ducks—a feat he has repeated for two consecutive years. The Ducks’ preseason will also see them revisit the Utah Hockey Club, now known as the Utah Mammoth, echoing their first encounter in Anaheim’s inaugural season.
Scheduled Matchups
Fans can look forward to these matchups, scheduled as follows (all times in Pacific Standard Time):
- Sunday, Sept. 21: @ Los Angeles – Toyota Center, Ontario – 3 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 22: vs. Utah – Honda Center – 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: vs. Los Angeles – Honda Center – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 27: @ Los Angeles – Dignity Health Arena, Bakersfield – 3 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 29: vs. San Jose – Honda Center – 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 1: @ San Jose – SAP Center – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 4: @ Los Angeles – Crypto.com Arena – 1 p.m.
Tickets and Personnel Decisions
Season ticket holders, as part of their memberships with the Orange Alliance, will have access to tickets for three of these home matches.
In related news, the Ducks have been busy in personnel decisions, securing contracts for rising prospects, including a recent agreement with Nikita Nesterenko and a commitment from Alexandre Blais to the University of Connecticut, as they continue to shape their roster for the future.
