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About fantasy camp
Have you ever imagined skating alongside Tampa Bay Lightning legends? Scoring an overtime winner to capture the cup? Drawing up a game-saving play with Dave Andreychuk? Now is your chance! Join Tampa Bay Lightning Alumni and Staff to gain the true NHL experience and be treated like an all-star player. This camp is open to adults only (21+ years old) of every skill level. Participants will be coached by various Tampa Bay Lightning Alumni throughout the camp as they compete against one another for the coveted Fantasy Camp Championship Cup
For questions about Fantasy Camp, email Mathieu Garon at MGaron@viniksportsgroup.com
Camp Details
The 2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Fantasy Camp will take place September 18-21, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena. *Dates are subject to change
The cost to attend camp is $3,000 per camper with spots available for 36 skaters and 6 goalies. The camp is open to players of all skill levels with at least one year of organized hockey experience. All proceeds from the camp will benefit the Tampa Bay Lightning Alumni Foundation and the Lightning Foundation.
The camp includes:
- Welcome party at JW Marriott Beacon Rooftop Lounge
- Three days of on-ice sessions at Benchmark International Arena and TGH Ice Plex with a practice in the morning and a game in the afternoon, culminating with a Fantasy Camp Championship Game on the final day
- On-ice instruction from Lightning Alumni and off-ice activities
- Nightly activities with TBL Alumni and special guests
- Tickets to a Tampa Bay Lightning preseason game with TBL Alumni
- Each camper will receive their own personalized Fantasy Camp jersey, TBL locker room nameplate, official TBL Camp apparel, and more!
- Exclusive opportunity to purchase NHL pro-stock gear and apparel
- Hotel accommodations are available for an additional fee at a hotel downtown
*Camp inclusions are subject to change
Registration
Tentative Camp Schedule
*Dates are subject to change
| Friday, September 18 | Saturday, September 19 | Sunday, September 20 | Monday, September 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni & Player Arrivals | Contract Signing | Morning Skate & Games | Morning Skate |
| Welcome Party @ JW Marriott Beacon Rooftop Lounge | Morning Skate | TBL Preseason Game in RSM Loft | Championship Game |
| Equipment Sale | Alumni & Player Departures | ||
| Round Robin Games | |||
Alumni Participants
Confirmed Alumni for the 2026 Fantasy Camp include: Ryan Malone, Nate Thompson, Dave Andreychuk, Pat Maroon, Tyler Johnson, Mathieu Garon, Andre Roy, Glen Metropolit, Ruslan Fedotenko, Zenon Konopka, and Braydon Coburn
