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Date6 Sep, 2026
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Event Starts4:00 PM
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Doors Open2:30pm
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Availability8 July, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Event Details
Manchester Storm Announce AO Arena Homecoming Fixture
Following the incredible reaction to the announcement of our return to our original home, Manchester Storm are delighted to reveal our first pre-season fixture at the AO Arena – and it's a blockbuster.
The Storm will take on fierce rivals Sheffield Steelers on Sunday 6 September in what promises to be a memorable afternoon in the heart of Manchester.
This will be the first opportunity for supporters to see the team back under the lights at the AO Arena as a new era of Storm hockey begins. Few fixtures capture the imagination quite like Manchester versus Sheffield, making it the perfect occasion to mark our long-awaited return – and you're invited.
Face-off is scheduled for 4:00pm, with doors opening at 2:30pm.
Whether you're a long-time supporter or experiencing Storm hockey for the first time, this is an occasion you won't want to miss.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Manchester Storm vs Sheffield Steelers at the AO Arena will go on sale according to the schedule below:
Monday 6 July - 9:00am
- Season Ticket Holder Pre-Sale via StubHero
Tuesday 7 July - 9:00am
- AO Arena Pre-Sale
- Available to AO Arena newsletter subscribers (ST seats still unavailable at this stage)
Wednesday 8 July – 12:00pm
- 8:59am - ST priority window ends
- 12:00pm - General Sale
Further information regarding hospitality packages will be released in due course. Supporters can register their interest via our hospitality waiting list: https://form.jotform.com/261604311362042
Details on how Season Ticket Holders can secure their seats during the pre-sale window will also be communicated shortly, as well as final confirmation regarding our pre-season prices.
The countdown is on. The wait is nearly over. Manchester Storm is coming home.