Rapid City SD – The Rush open the 2026 -2027 season on the road at Kansas City on Friday, Oct. 16.

A week later, Kansas City comes right back to Rapid City for the home opener — three games in three days, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23–25.

It’s the first time in franchise history the Rush have opened their home schedule with a three-in-three.

Get Your Tickets

Single-game tickets for all 36 home games are on sale now. Season plans start at $630; mini packs (7 games or more) start at $147.

Group rates and specialty ticket promotions are also available through the Rush front office at 605-716-7825.

The Home Opener

Friday, Oct. 23, 7:05 p.m., vs. Kansas City — part of a two-day USA 250 Celebration that kicks off the first three-in-three home-opening weekend in franchise history.

The team wears specialty USA jerseys Saturday, Oct. 24, followed by a live auction.

The weekend wraps Sunday, Oct. 25 with a Family Fun Spooktacular and postgame skate — bring the costumes.

Mark Your Calendar: Let’s Sell Out Nugget’s Birthday

Nugget turns 19 on Saturday, Jan. 9, and the team’s throwing the usual bash — presented by Granite Automotive, with some of Nugget’s mascot friends expected to join in.

It’s one of 25 promotional and theme nights on this year’s schedule, and reliably one of the most kid-friendly nights at The Monument.

All 25 Promo Nights This Season

Home games start 7:05 p.m. unless noted; specialty-jersey nights () end in a live auction.

October

• Fri 10/23 & Sat 10/24 — USA 250 Celebration (home opener weekend)
• Sun 10/25, 4:05 p.m. — Family Fun Spooktacular

November

• Fri 11/13 — Friday the 13th
• Sat 11/14 — Veterans Appreciation Night
• Sat 11/28 — Outdoors Night (new)
• Sun 11/29, 4:05 p.m. — Sensory Friendly Night

December

• Fri 12/11 — I Hate Winter Night
• Sat 12/12, 4:05 p.m. — Teddy Bear Toss
• Sat 12/26 — Wands and Wizards Night
• Sun 12/27, 4:05 p.m. — Bluey Night

January

• Fri 1/8 — Star Wars Night
• Sat 1/9 — Nugget’s Birthday
• Thu 1/21 — Thirsty Thursday
• Sat 1/23 — Aces and Eights Night

February

• Thu 2/11 — Thirsty Thursday
• Sat 2/13 — Black Hills Brawl (2nd annual)

March

• Fri 3/5 — Ladies Night
• Sat 3/6 — Military Appreciation Night
• Sun 3/7, 4:05 p.m. — Faith and Family Night
• Fri 3/13 — First Responders Night
• Thu 3/26 — Rock N’ Rush Night
• Fri 3/27 — Rush Fights Cancer

April

• Fri 4/9 — Youth Sports Night
• Sat 4/10 — Racing Night (season finale)

Who’s Coming to Town

(2026-27 opponent breakdown, home games in parentheses)

• Allen Americans — 13 games (7 home)
• Idaho Steelheads — 11 games (5 home)
• Tahoe Knight Monsters — 9 games (6 home)
• Kansas City Mavericks — 8 games (3 home)
• New Mexico Goatheads — 8 games (6 home) — first-ever meetings with the Mountain Division’s newest team
• Tulsa Oilers — 6 games (3 home)
• Orlando Solar Bears — 3 games (3 home) — first-ever matchup
• Reading Royals — 3 games (3 home)
• Wichita Thunder, Toledo Walleye, Savannah Ghost Pirates — 3 away games each, no home dates this season
• Cincinnati Cyclones — 2 games, both away

Full schedule and tickets at:

https://www.rapidcityrush.com

Or by calling the Rush front office at 605-716-7825.

Go Rush!

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