COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that single-game tickets for home games played at Nationwide Arena during the 2016-17 season, including the Thursday, October 13 home opener against the Boston Bruins, will go on sale to the public on Friday, August 5 at 10 a.m.

As a special consideration for Blue Jackets fans within the state of Ohio, the club also announced that Ohio residents will have the first opportunity to purchase single-game tickets when they go on sale. The exclusive presale for Ohio residents will be in effect through Monday, August 8 at 10 a.m. with tickets for those residing outside the state of Ohio available starting at that time. Residency is based on credit card billing address.

The 2016-17 schedule is highlighted by the following theme nights:

● Saturday, November 12 vs. St. Louis Blues – Hockey Fights Cancer Night presented by OhioHealth

● Saturday, December 10 vs. New York Islanders – Family Night

● Saturday, January 21 vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Military Appreciation Night

● Saturday, February 25 vs. New York Islanders – USA Hockey Night

● Saturday, March 25 vs. Philadelphia Flyers – 5th Line Appreciation Night

Fans may purchase single-game tickets at BlueJackets.com, the official club website, and ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Big Lots Box Office at Nationwide Arena, The OhioHealth Chiller Ice Rinks and all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers. Fans may purchase by phone at (800) 745‐3000.

Full and partial season tickets for the Blue Jackets’ 2016-17 campaign are also currently available for purchase. Information on all ticketing options can be obtained by calling (800) NHL‐COLS or by visiting BlueJackets.com.

The Columbus Blue Jackets officially open training camp, presented by OhioHealth, on Thursday, September 22 with the first day of on-ice training set for Friday, September 23 at the OhioHealth Ice Haus. A complete schedule will be released closer to the start of camp. For more information, visit BlueJackets.com.