The Calgary Flames is a professional ice hockey team, playing in the NHL since 1972. The team is based in Alberta and competes in the Western Conference's Pacific Division. Originally founded as Atlanta Flames, the franchise moved to Calgary and became Calgary Flames in 1980. Since then, they’ve become one of the two NHL franchises in Alberta, sharing an intense rivalry with the Edmonton Oilers known as the "Battle of Alberta."
They host their home games at Scotiabank Saddledome. The team won their first Stanley Cup in the 1988–89 season. Notable players in the franchise's history include Jarome Iginla, who holds records for the most games, goals, and points, and Miikka Kiprusoff, the goaltender with the most wins. Besides their professional success, the Calgary Flames are involved in the community through their Flames Foundation.
Calgary Flames Preseason Schedule
The Calgary Flames are set to start their 2024-25 season, starting their first game on September 22, against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Their preseason features six games. The Flames will face the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, and Kraken twice each in the preseason.
Their regular season games will be aired on Sportsnet exclusively. The broadcast lineup includes 76 regional and national games, with Jon Abbott providing play-by-play commentary, joined by analysts Kelly Hrudey and Greg Millen. They will start their regular season against the Vancouver Canucks on October 9, 2024, and on October 13, against the Edmonton Oilers in the Battle of Alberta.
Below is the table of Calgary Flames preseason schedule:
| Day | Date | Opponent | Time | Venue |
| Sunday | September 22 | at Seattle | 8 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Monday | September 23 | vs. Edmonton* | 7 p.m. | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Monday | Sep 23, 2024 | at Edmonton* | 7 p.m. | Rogers Place |
| Wednesday | Sep 25, 2024 | at Vancouver | 8 p.m. | Abbotsford Centre |
| Saturday | Sep 28, 2024 | vs. Vancouver | 7 p.m. | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Monday | Sep 30, 2024 | vs. Seattle | 7 p.m. | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Wednesday | Oct 2, 2024 | at Winnipeg | 6 p.m. | Canada Life Centre |
| Friday | Oct 4, 2024 | vs. Winnipeg | 7 p.m. | Scotiabank Saddledome |
FAQs on Calgary Flames
A. Fans can watch the Calgary Flames preseason games at CalgaryFlames.com and on the Flames App.
A. The Battle of Alberta can be watched on FlamesTv and Oilers+
A. Yes, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are rivals, known as the Battle of Alberta.
A. The Calgary Flames was founded in 1972 as Atlanta Flame.
