Seattle Kraken announces 2025-26 regular-season schedule
It'll be the team's fifth season.
They'll open on Thursday, Oct. 9, with a divisional matchup against Anaheim at Climate Pledge Arena at 7 p.m.
The Kraken will host 31 different opponents this season.
Of the 41 games at Climate Pledge Arena, 14 will be held on the weekend— 10 on Saturdays and four on Sundays.
All ticket options will be available at SeattleKraken.com/tickets.
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