
The month of September can only mean one thing: hockey is back. While the Vancouver Canucks don't play their home opener until October, September is arguably the official start of the hockey season. Here is a look at some key dates to watch out for as the Canucks prepare for the 2025-26 season.
The first significant date on the calendar is September 8, 2025, when Vancouver hosts their annual Jake Milford Charity Golf Invitational. While the event is not open to the public, it has been used as an opportunity for the media to speak with the players about their summer and upcoming season. The event is also a chance to raise money for charity, with "more than $558,000" being raised last year.
Instead of Young Stars, the Canucks will be travelling to Washington State and playing the Seattle Kraken in a prospect game. While the original announcement mentioned two games, only one has been publicly scheduled, which will take place on September 13 in Everett, Washington. Some Vancouver prospects who are expected to be in attendance include Braeden Cootes, Alexei Medvedev, Riley Patterson and Kieren Dervin.
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Just like last year, the Canucks will be headed to Penticton for their annual training camp. This year's event will take place from September 18-21, 2025 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Details and player lists for training camp will be announced closer to the event.
Vancouver kicks off their much-anticipated pre-season on September 21, 2025 against the Kraken. As for their first home game, that will occur on September 24, 2025 at the Abbotsford Centre against the Calgary Flames. In total, the Canucks will play six pre-season games, with home games at Rogers Arena scheduled for September 26 and October 3, 2025.

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