The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin the 2013 preseason on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, September 15 at 6 p.m. at Nationwide Arena.

The Penguins return home to host the Detroit Red Wings on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center.

The six-game preseason schedule includes home games against Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 23 against the Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m.

The Penguins will hold their fourth annual Free Game for Kids when the Penguins host the Blue Jackets on Sept. 21. Details for the event will be available at a later date.

The Penguins will also play road games at Chicago on Sept. 19 (time TBA) and Detroit on Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

The broadcast schedule for the pre-season games will be announced as it becomes available.

Penguins 2013 Pre-Season Schedule:

Sunday, Sept. 15 at Columbus 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 DETROIT 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at Chicago TBA Saturday, Sept. 21 COLUMBUS 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 CHICAGO 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Detroit 7:30 p.m.



(All times eastern)