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 Hitmen play the Kamloops Blazers on Sunday November 1 2026 at 2:00 pm Calgary time at the Scotiabank Saddledome, according to the Saddledome’s events page. The WHL’s Hitmen and Blazers schedule pages on chl.ca, read October 29 2026, list the same 2:00 pm start.
Game day at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday November 1 2026 |
| Puck drop | 2:00 pm Calgary time |
| Doors | 1:00 pm (this site’s calculation: one hour before Hitmen games) |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Tickets | Hitmen 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-day timeline
| Calgary time | What happens | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 pm | Flames FanAttic store opens (one and a half hours before game time) | Saddledome A to Z Guide |
| 1:00 pm | Doors open (one hour before the start); Guest Services open from doors until half an hour after the event ends | Saddledome A to Z Guide |
| 2:00 pm | Puck drop | Saddledome events page; WHL schedule |
| 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 the length of intermissions or the end time of the game, so neither is listed.
How the day runs
The Saddledome’s A to Z Guide says doors open one hour before the start of Calgary Hitmen games, which puts doors at 1:00 pm for a 2:00 pm puck drop. The guide says Flames FanAttic stores open one and a half hours before game time for Hitmen games, and that Guest Services stays open from the time doors open until half an hour after the event ends. 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 guide says the Box Office closes at the end of the first intermission for Hitmen games, that announcements display during the second intermission for hockey, and that concourse alcohol service ends at least one hour before the scheduled end of an event.
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 |
|---|---|
| 12:30 pm or earlier | The FanAttic store opens at 12:30 pm; doors are not yet open. |
| 1:00 to 1:30 pm | Doors open at 1:00 pm; Guest Services open from doors. |
| 1:30 to 2:00 pm | Puck drop is at 2:00 pm. The Saddledome states re-entry is not permitted. |
| After 2:00 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: one hour before Hitmen 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 WHL’s data on chl.ca, read October 29 2026, list the Hitmen at 8 wins and 5 regulation losses in 13 games, for 16 points. They list the Blazers at 7 wins, 4 regulation losses and 2 overtime losses in 13 games, also for 16 points. Both teams play again before November 1: the Hitmen at Red Deer on Friday October 30 and the Blazers at Edmonton on Saturday October 31, according to their schedule pages.
The Hitmen’s recent results, from their schedule page: a 5-4 loss to Medicine Hat at home on October 23 2026, a 5-2 win at Medicine Hat on October 24 and a 5-4 overtime win over Saskatoon at home on October 25. The Blazers’ schedule page lists a 4-0 win over Tri-City on October 21, a 4-3 shootout win over Vancouver on October 23 and a 5-4 road loss to Wenatchee on October 25.
The schedule pages read on October 29 2026 show only games from late October onward, so this page does not say whether the teams have met earlier in 2026-27. The Hitmen’s site lists a Brookfield Residential Sunday Funday item in its game-day menu; the schedule does not say whether it applies to this game.
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 lists Molson’s Hockey House as open one to two hours before events.
The Hitmen’s Farewell Season
2026-27 is the Saddledome’s Farewell Season; 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 Hitmen page. For background on the area, see Victoria Park history.
Alberta Time change
Alberta moves to Alberta Time on game day and clocks do not go back, according to the Government of Alberta, so puck drop stays 2:00 pm Calgary time. The Government of Alberta says Alberta Time is equivalent to UTC-6:00, that the fall switch back to Mountain Standard Time ends, and that Alberta stays on this time all year. It says most phones, computers, tablets and vehicles are expected to update automatically, and that some older devices may not; if a device shows the wrong time, it advises installing the latest updates, confirming automatic date, time and time zone settings are on, and setting the time zone manually if needed.
The Hitmen’s schedule page labels the 2:00 pm start as MDT, while the same page’s game data gives the start as 2026-11-01T14:00-06:00, which is UTC-6. The Government of Alberta’s page says Alberta Time from November 1 2026 is UTC-6, so the two agree on the hour; this page uses “Calgary time” for the start.
What else is on this weekend
Also at the Saddledome, according to the venue: Flames vs Seattle Kraken, Friday 6:00 pm; Wranglers vs Laval Rocket, Saturday 12:00 pm. Everything else is on This weekend at Victoria Park.
Questions people ask
What time are doors for Hitmen vs Blazers?
The Saddledome’s A to Z Guide says doors open one hour before Hitmen games, which is 1:00 pm Calgary time for a 2:00 pm start.
Does the clock change affect the start time?
No. The Government of Alberta says clocks do not go back on November 1 2026, when Alberta Time starts, and the 2:00 pm start is unchanged.
How did both teams do in their last three games?
The Hitmen went 2-1 (a 5-4 home loss to Medicine Hat, then wins at Medicine Hat and at home to Saskatoon in overtime). The Blazers went 2-1 (wins over Tri-City and Vancouver in a shootout, then a 5-4 loss at Wenatchee), according to the WHL schedule pages on chl.ca.
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 pay with cash?
No. The Saddledome’s A to Z Guide states the building has been a cashless venue since 2021.
Sources: Scotiabank Saddledome, Events and A to Z Guide: date, time, doors, FanAttic, Guest Services, Box Office, alcohol service, bars, 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. Government of Alberta, Alberta’s new time system: Alberta Time, UTC-6. WHL on chl.ca, Hitmen and Blazers schedules and standings: records, results, next games, MDT label. Calgary Transit, Planned CTrain service disruptions: no closure listed October 30 to November 1. This site’s Calgary Hitmen page: Farewell Season, tickets. City of Calgary, Scotia Place: opening fall 2027. All read October 29 2026.