Spirits Unveil Inaugural Promotional Schedule

Theme Nights, Exclusive Giveaways, & Family Fun Headline Historic First Season!

October 29, 2026

Get ready, Lehigh Valley! The countdown to kickoff is officially underway as Lehigh Valley’s newest professional indoor soccer team prepares to bring a wave of non-stop energy and excitement to PPL Center this December!

The Lehigh Valley Spirits are thrilled to unveil their inaugural promotional schedule for the 2026-27 Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) season, featuring a lineup of unforgettable theme nights, special giveaways, and family-friendly festivities to complement the fast-paced action of professional arena soccer.

From comic-book heroes to holiday cheer and retro celebrations, the Spirits are kicking off their first season with something for fans of all ages across 12 fun-filled home dates at PPL Center.

Experience the excitement all season long and secure your seats in advance with an exclusive presale on Friday, October 30 at 10 a.m. Single-game tickets for the inaugural season of Spirits action will go on sale to the public on Monday, November 2 at 10 a.m. on LVSpirits.com and at the QNB Box Office at PPL Center.

It all begins on Saturday, December 5 at 5:05 p.m., when the Spirits officially make their long-awaited debut against the Baltimore Blast in a historic Opening Night celebration at PPL Center!

The first 5,000 will receive a commemorative Opening Night Rally Towel and 2026-27 Schedule Poster to mark the historic occasion and help welcome Lehigh Valley’s newest professional team to its home turf for the first time.

The holiday spirit takes over PPL Center just two weeks later with a festive back-to-back weekend in mid-December! Unwrap the fun on Saturday, December 19 with the Spirits Holiday Party against Kansas City Comets, featuring a Popcorn Bucket Giveaway presented by Guber for the first 5,000 fans that can be used for $3 popcorn refills at select concession stands throughout the game. Fans can also bring their buckets back for the same discounted refills at select home games throughout the season.

Superheroes assemble on Sunday, December 20 as Superhero Night takes over PPL Center when the Spirits host the Empire Strykers and legendary Olympic Gold Medal-winning Mexican soccer star Marco Fabián! Fans can trade their holiday sweaters for capes and masks during an afternoon that promises superpowered surprises, complete with a Spirits Trading Card Giveaway presented by Guber for the first 5,000 fans.

The excitement continues right through the final day of 2026 with a special New Year’s Eve Glow Game on Thursday, December 31 at 3:05 p.m. against the Tacoma Stars. The Spirits will close out the calendar year in glowing fashion as PPL Center lights up for an afternoon of soccer and celebration ahead of the midnight countdown in downtown Allentown!

Familiar faces become opposing forces on Saturday, January 2, when the Spirits face the Milwaukee Wave in a matchup featuring a Mini Soccer Ball Giveaway presented by Pepsi for the first 2,500 children ages 14-and-under. The contest marks a reunion for Giuliano Oliviero and several members of the Spirits organization as they square off against their former club for the first time.

January continues with a pair of fan-favorite promotions, beginning with the first of two Free Hot Dog Fridays presented by Berks Foods on January 15, where all children ages 14-and-under will receive a free hot dog as the Spirits battle Baltimore in a rivalry-fueled showdown. Then, on Sunday, January 31, the Spirits will celebrate their Orange and Black neighbors and the hometown pride that unites Lehigh Valley sports fans as part of Phantoms Night.

A special afternoon dedicated to heart health awaits on Sunday, February 7 as the Spirits recognize American Heart Association Night against the Tacoma Stars, featuring a Youth Jersey Giveaway for the first 2,500 fans ages 14-and-under.

Rewind the clock with Retro Night on Saturday, February 13 against Utica City FC, as the Spirits pay tribute to the region’s rich MASL history with a throwback twist alongside $3 popcorn bucket refills.

More can’t-miss matchups and giveaways are on tap in March, including a visit from the defending MASL champion San Diego Sockers on Sunday, March 14.

Children ages 14-and-under can their best foot forward with a Youth Soccer Socks Giveaway presented by Guber on Saturday, March 27 against Utica City FC, along with another opportunity for $3 popcorn bucket refills.

And when the inaugural regular season home slate reaches its final chapter, there’s just one word to remember: BELIEVE!

The Spirits will put the finishing touches on their first regular-season home campaign with Believe Night on Friday, April 2 against the Baltimore Blast, encouraging fans to embrace the culture and spirit of soccer while also enjoying one final Free Hot Dog Friday.

From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, the Spirits are ready to make their inaugural season one to remember.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit LVSpirits.com.

2026-27 Spirits Promotional Schedule (All Times Eastern)

• Saturday, December 5, 2026 (5:05 p.m.) – vs. Baltimore Blast
  Opening Night + Rally Towel (first 5,000 fans) + 2026-27 Schedule Poster Giveaway
• Saturday, December 19, 2026 (5:05 p.m.) – vs. Kansas City Comets
  Spirits Holiday Party + Popcorn Bucket Giveaway presented by Guber (first 5,000 fans) + $3 Popcorn Bucket Refills*
• Sunday, December 20, 2026 (3:05 p.m.) – vs. Empire Strykers
  Superhero Night + Spirits Trading Card Giveaway presented by Guber (first 5,000 fans)
• Thursday, December 31, 2026 (3:05 p.m.) – vs. Tacoma Stars
  New Year’s Eve + Glow Game
• Saturday, January 2, 2027 (5:05 p.m.) – vs. Milwaukee Wave
  Mini Soccer Ball Giveaway presented by Pepsi (first 2,500 fans ages 14-and-under)
• Friday, January 15, 2027 (7:05 p.m.) – vs. Baltimore Blast
  Free Hot Dog Friday presented by Berks Foods (children ages 14-and-under)
• Sunday, January 31, 2027 (3:05 p.m.) – vs. Utica City FC
  Phantoms Night + $3 Popcorn Bucket Refills*
• Sunday, February 7, 2027 (3:05 p.m.) – vs. Tacoma Stars
  American Heart Association Night + Youth Jersey Giveaway (first 2,500 children ages 14-and-under)
• Saturday, February 13, 2027 (5:05 p.m.) – vs. Utica City FC
  Retro Night + $3 Popcorn Bucket Refills*
• Saturday, March 27, 2027 (5:05 p.m.) – vs. Utica City FC
  Youth Soccer Socks Giveaway presented by Guber (first 2,500 fans ages 14-and-under) + $3 Popcorn Bucket Refills*
• Friday, April 2, 2027 (7:05 p.m.) – vs. Baltimore Blast
  Believe Night + Free Hot Dog Friday presented by Berks Foods (children ages 14-and-under)

*Fans must present a Phantoms or Spirits popcorn bucket to receive $3 popcorn refills.

For the full Spirits 2026-27 schedule, visit LVSpirits.com.