PORTLAND, ME – October 2, 2026 – The Maine Mariners announced their schedule for 2026 Training Camp on Friday. The first on-ice session will be held on Sunday, October 4th at the University of Southern Maine, beginning at 8:30 AM. All practices are open to the public.
Below is the full training camp practice schedule:
Sunday, Oct. 4 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM at University of Southern Maine
Monday, Oct. 5 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Troubh Ice Arena
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Troubh Ice Arena
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Troubh Ice Arena
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 10:40 AM – 12:10 PM at Family Ice Center (Falmouth)
The Mariners and Worcester Railers play their annual preseason home-and-home series starting Friday, October 9th at The Harold Alfond Forum at the University of New England in Biddeford, a 7 PM puck drop. Tickets are free with a suggested donation to the Maine Mariners Foundation. The teams also meet on Saturday, October 10th at Worcester Ice Center, also at 7 PM. Both preseason games will be broadcast (audio only) on the Mariners Radio Network via the Mixlr App or at MaineMariners.com/listen.
The Mariners will announce the initial training camp roster prior to the first practice. Media availability during training camp can be arranged on an individual basis with Michael Keeley, Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting.
The Mariners 2026-27 season begins on Saturday, October 17th at Worcester with the Home Opener one week later on Saturday, October 24th, a 1 PM puck drop against the Railers. Single game tickets are available now at MaineMariners.com or at the Hammond Lumber Company Box Office inside the Cross Insurance Arena. Ticket packages including the 207 Club, half-season and 12-game plans, 12-ticket flex plans, and group discounts are also available by calling 833-GO-MAINE, filling out an inquiry form at MarinersOfMaine.com, or visiting the Mariners front office at 94 Free Street in Portland.
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