Tampa Bay Lightning Fan Fest 2016 Set for Sunday

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay Lightning fans who have ever wanted to meet their favorite players in person will get their chance this Sunday. The team has announced the schedule for its annual Fan Fest.

Fan Fest is a free event open to the public, but fans are required to register for a ticket via the www.tampabaylightning.com website. The fun gets under way at Amalie Arena this Sunday, Sept. 25 at 8 a.m. with activities and music on the Ford Thunder Alley. The arena opens at 11 a.m. for the general public, but season ticket members get earlier access at 9.

Fan Fest includes live scrimmages, autograph sessions, selfie stations and more. Here’s a lineup of activities, according to the Bolts:

• 8 a.m. Ford Thunder Alley opens
• 9 a.m. Amalie Arena doors open for season ticket members
• 10:30 to 11 a.m. – Exclusive Lightning practice session for season ticket members
• 11 a.m. – Arena doors open to the general public
• 11:15-11:45 – Scrimmage
• 11:45 to noon – Interview session with Jeff Vinik
• Noon to 12:30 p.m. – Scrimmage followed by the High School Hockey Shootout
• Noon to 12:45 p.m. – Player autograph session and selfie stations with players
• 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. – More player autograph sessions and selfie stations

To find out more about Fan Fest or to register for a ticket, visit the Lightning online.

The Lightning start regular season play on Oct. 13 at home with a game against Atlantic Division rivals, the Detroit Red Wings. For a complete look at the 2016-17 schedule, visit the team’s website.

Photo of Amalie Arena via the City of Tampa's Facebook page