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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers meet multiple times during the 2026–27 NHL season in the Battle of Florida — one of hockey's most intense in-state rivalries. Compare Lightning vs. Panthers tickets across every major seller below for games at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa and Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, and find the best seat at the best price before they sell out.
Lightning vs. Panthers matchups carry extra intensity as an Atlantic Division rivalry, with both teams lifting the Stanley Cup in the past five seasons. Home games rotate between Tampa and Sunrise, so check each listing before you buy. Compare prices across trusted sellers on TicketWhiz to lock in the best deal before checkout. For the full season slate, check the Tampa Bay Lightning tickets or Florida Panthers tickets pages.
Known as the "Battle of Florida," this rivalry dates back to when the Lightning entered the NHL in 1992 and the Panthers followed a year later in 1993, making them the state's only two franchises. For most of their early history the rivalry was purely geographic — neither team was consistently competitive at the same time. That changed once both clubs became genuine contenders. The Lightning and Panthers have met in the playoffs four times since 2021, with Tampa Bay winning the first two series in 2021 and 2022, and Florida taking the last two meetings in 2024 and 2025 on their way to the franchise's first Stanley Cup. Both teams have hoisted the Cup within the past five seasons, which means every regular-season Battle of Florida meeting now plays out like a preview of a potential playoff rematch.
Lightning vs. Panthers tickets typically range from $60–$150 for regular-season games, with prices climbing significantly if the two teams meet in the playoffs. Games later in the season and on weekends tend to command higher prices as playoff stakes increase. If you're working with a tighter budget, standing room only sections are worth checking — pricing and availability shift closer to game day, so it pays to check back often.
Home to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Benchmark International Arena hosts the team's regular-season and preseason matchups against the Panthers.
Home to the Florida Panthers, Amerant Bank Arena is where Tampa Bay travels to face Florida on the road.
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