The National Hockey League will hold an open public practice for the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, Dec. 19, starting at 11 a.m. at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, with tickets available immediately through Ticketmaster on a first-come, first-served basis.
Public Practice and Fan Access in Düsseldorf
The North American professional ice hockey league is bringing regular-season games to the Rather Dome, operating as the PSD Bank Dome, in December. Ahead of the matchups, the NHL announced that both visiting teams will host back-to-back training sessions on the ice for spectators.
Tickets for the Saturday morning workout are restricted while supplies last. Fans attending the practice sessions and the subsequent games can also purchase officially licensed merchandise, including limited-edition jerseys, apparel, headwear, and souvenirs, according to duesseldorf.t-online.de.
NHL Returns to Germany After 15 Years
The PSD Bank Dome hosts the two regular-season NHL games on Friday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 20. These fixtures mark the first regular-season games played in Germany in more than 15 years.
The last such series in the country took place in Berlin between the Buffalo Sabres and the Los Angeles Kings. The upcoming roster features prominent names such as German forward Tim Stützle of the Senators—who grew up in Viersen roughly 30 kilometers west of Düsseldorf—alongside Blackhawks rookie prospect Connor Bedard.
NHL Global Series Fan Fest 2026 Accompanies Games
A companion event named the NHL Global Series Fan Fest 2026 will run in Düsseldorf alongside the fixtures. Organizers said that further details regarding the Fan Fest schedule and locations remain forthcoming.
The next event on the calendar is a Fan Fest announcement, followed by the opening practice session on Dec. 19.
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