Published October 28 2026.
Updated October 29 2026: game-night timeline, transit and parking by arrival time, the matchup’s history and more nearby.
The Calgary Flames play the Seattle Kraken on Friday October 30 2026 at 6:00 pm Calgary time at the Scotiabank Saddledome, according to the Saddledome’s events page. The NHL’s schedule data, read October 29 2026, lists the same start.
Game day at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday October 30 2026 |
| Puck drop | 6:00 pm Calgary time |
| Doors | 4:30 pm (this site’s calculation: 90 minutes before Flames games) |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Tickets | Flames Ticket Central; prices not listed in the sources checked |
Checked October 29 2026 on the Saddledome’s events page and A to Z Guide.
Game-night timeline
| Calgary time | What happens | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 pm | Doors open (one and one-half hours before the start); the Flames FanAttic store opens at the same time | Saddledome A to Z Guide |
| 4:30 pm onward | Guest Services open from doors until half an hour after the event ends | Saddledome A to Z Guide |
| 6:00 pm | Puck drop | Saddledome events page |
| End of first intermission | The Box Office closes | Saddledome A to Z Guide |
| Second intermission | Announcements display | Saddledome A to Z Guide |
| At least one hour before the scheduled end | Concourse alcohol service ends | Saddledome A to Z Guide |
The A to Z Guide does not give clock times for the intermissions, so none are listed. Nor does it list the end time of the game.
How the evening runs
Doors at the Saddledome open one and one-half hours before the start of Flames games, which puts doors at 4:30 pm for a 6:00 pm puck drop. The Saddledome’s A to Z Guide says Flames FanAttic stores open one and a half hours before game time for Flames, Wranglers, Hitmen and Roughnecks games. It says Guest Services stays open from the time doors open until half an hour after the event ends, and it lists Molson’s Hockey House as open one to two hours before events and the Saddleroom Grill as open two hours before most events.
The Box Office closes at the end of the first intermission for Flames, Hitmen and Wranglers games, and concourse alcohol service ends at least one hour before the scheduled end of an event. The guide also says announcements display during the second intermission for hockey. The guide does not state how long each intermission lasts.
Getting there and parking
Victoria Park/Stampede station on the CTrain Red Line serves the Saddledome; an adult single fare is $4, according to Calgary Transit. Exits and routes are on the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station guide.
Drivers pay a flat $18 a day in the Stampede Park lots or $12 in the 11th Avenue lot (520 11th Avenue SE), paid with the MyParking app, according to the Calgary Stampede. Lots are compared on Stampede Park parking.
By CTrain
The Calgary Stampede getting-to-Stampede-Park page says to take the Red Line to Victoria Park/Stampede station for the fastest route to the Scotiabank Saddledome, and to Erlton/Stampede station for the fastest route to GMC Stadium. Calgary Transit’s fares page lists the adult single fare at $4 for ages 18 and older, and says a cash fare is valid for 90 minutes. A book of 10 tickets is listed at $40.
Calgary Transit’s service updates page says planned CTrain disruptions, including full and partial closures and replacement service, are listed on its CTrain Service Information page, and that replacement buses display “Red/Blue Line Shuttle”. Calgary Transit’s 2026 planned CTrain service disruption calendar, updated October 5 2026, lists its last 2026 closure on October 24 to 25 (Blue Line), so it shows no planned closure at Victoria Park/Stampede station from October 30 to November 1 2026. The calendar notes that unscheduled or emergency work can happen on other dates. Calgary Transit directs riders to its Plan a Trip and Next Ride tools, or the Transit App, for live schedules.
By car
The Calgary Stampede lists two parking options. The Stampede Park lots charge a flat rate of $18 per day. The 11th Avenue lot at 520 11th Avenue SE charges a flat rate of $12 per day, and the Stampede describes it as a 7-minute walk from the BMO Centre. The page does not list parking hours. It lists three ways to pay, all managed by Calgary Parking: the MyParking app; a one-time Pay as Guest payment online at vpm.parkplus.ca, which needs no ParkPlus account; and pay machines located throughout Stampede Park.
Arrival times
| If you arrive | What the sources say is open or happening |
|---|---|
| 4:30 pm or earlier | Doors open at 4:30 pm; the Flames FanAttic store opens at 4:30 pm; Guest Services open from doors. |
| 5:00 to 5:30 pm | Doors have been open 30 to 60 minutes; the Box Office closes at the end of the first intermission, after puck drop. |
| 5:30 to 6:00 pm | Puck drop is at 6:00 pm. The Saddledome states re-entry is not permitted, so leaving and coming back is not allowed. |
| After 6:00 pm | The game is under way; the Box Office is open until the end of the first intermission. |
The times in the table are this site’s calculation from the A to Z Guide door times and the scheduled start; the guide calls its door times typical and says they vary by event.
Doors and bag rules
- Doors: 90 minutes before Flames games, according to the Saddledome’s A to Z Guide.
- Bags: up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches; backpacks are prohibited.
- Payment: the venue is cashless.
- Re-entry: not permitted.
The A to Z Guide says guests with no bag and only pocket-sized items can use the green “No Bag” Express Entry. Bags larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches, such as backpacks or luggage, are prohibited, and the guide says oversized bags must go back to a vehicle. It adds that the Saddledome allows diaper bags and medically necessary bags, which use the yellow Small Bag and Purses Entry, and that fans with a stroller also use the yellow entry. The same guide says X-ray screening for oversized bags starts on November 5, so it does not apply to this game.
The guide states that the Saddledome has been a cashless venue since 2021 and that exiting and re-entering the building during events is not permitted. Full gate rules and entrances are on Saddledome seating and parking.
The matchup
The NHL’s standings data, dated October 29 2026, shows the Flames at 5 wins, 7 regulation losses and no overtime losses in 12 games, for 10 points, sixth in the Pacific Division. The Kraken are at 8 wins, 4 regulation losses and 1 overtime loss in 13 games, for 17 points, third in the Pacific Division.
The two teams have met twice in the 2026-27 regular season, according to the NHL’s club schedule data read on October 29 2026. On October 1 2026 in Calgary, Seattle won 6-1, and on October 4 2026 in Seattle, Seattle won 6-1 again. The same schedule data lists the next meeting after this game as Wednesday November 4 2026 in Seattle; the start time is listed as 7:00 pm Pacific time.
The Flames’ 2026-27 Theme Games Schedule lists two October home games against Seattle: the October 1 game as “Home Opener” and the October 30 game as “Dome Farewell Season”. The page gives no further detail on what the October 30 theme includes.
Food nearby
Restaurants by walking distance from the arena are on Where to eat near the Saddledome. Inside the building, the Saddledome’s A to Z Guide says Flames ticket holders may use the Telus Club Dining Room or the Saddleroom Grill when either is operating, that Club tickets are required for the Telus Club Dining Room, and that reservations are highly recommended.
The Flames’ Farewell Season
2026-27 is the Saddledome’s Farewell Season, as the Flames call it, and the City of Calgary lists Scotia Place as opening in fall 2027. Every home date and the official ticket pages are on this site’s Calgary Flames page. For the building’s background, see Saddledome history and Victoria Park history.
What else is on this weekend
Also at the Saddledome, according to the venue: Wranglers vs Laval Rocket, Saturday 12:00 pm; Hitmen vs Kamloops Blazers, Sunday 2:00 pm. Everything else is on This weekend at Victoria Park.
Questions people ask
What time do doors open for Flames vs Kraken?
The Saddledome’s A to Z Guide says doors open one and one-half hours before the start of Flames games. With a 6:00 pm start, that is 4:30 pm Calgary time.
Which CTrain station do I use?
The Calgary Stampede says Victoria Park/Stampede station on the Red Line is the fastest route to the Scotiabank Saddledome. An adult single fare is $4, according to Calgary Transit.
How much does parking cost?
The Calgary Stampede lists a flat $18 per day in the Stampede Park lots and a flat $12 per day in the 11th Avenue lot at 520 11th Avenue SE. Payment is through the MyParking app, a Pay as Guest online payment, or pay machines on Stampede Park. See Stampede Park parking for a comparison.
What is the bag size limit?
The Saddledome’s A to Z Guide sets a limit of 14 x 14 x 6 inches and prohibits larger bags such as backpacks and luggage. Diaper bags and medically necessary bags are allowed and use the yellow Small Bag and Purses Entry, as do strollers.
Can I leave and come back in?
No. The A to Z Guide states that exiting and re-entering the building during events is not permitted.
When did the Flames and Kraken last play?
The NHL’s club schedule data lists a 6-1 Seattle win in Calgary on October 1 2026 and a 6-1 Seattle win in Seattle on October 4 2026.
Sources: Scotiabank Saddledome, Events and A to Z Guide: date, time, doors, FanAttic, Guest Services, Box Office, alcohol service, bars and restaurants, bags, payment, re-entry. Calgary Stampede, Getting to Stampede Park: parking, payment, Red Line. Calgary Transit, Fares and passes and Service updates: fare and disruption notices. NHL, club schedule and standings data (api-web.nhle.com) and Flames Theme Games Schedule: records, meetings, start time, theme. Calgary Transit, Planned CTrain service disruptions: no closure listed October 30 to November 1. This site’s Calgary Flames page: Farewell Season, tickets. City of Calgary, Scotia Place: opening fall 2027. All read October 29 2026.