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Golden Knights Hosted Fan Golden Carpet Event

Players greeted local fans at T-Mobile Arena ahead of the 2026 season opener.

Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Hockey

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The Vegas Golden Knights opened their tenth season with a 'Golden Carpet' fan event at T-Mobile Arena, featuring player interactions. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Local fans gathered at T-Mobile Arena to meet their favorite players as the Vegas Golden Knights kicked off their tenth season. The organization hosted the Golden Carpet event to provide a direct interaction session for supporters before the team begins regular play.

Why it matters

The event marks the start of a milestone season for the franchise as it looks to build momentum in the valley. The team is currently shifting focus toward its performance on the ice as preparations intensify for the upcoming matchup against Chicago.

This marks the team's tenth season of existence. The specific total of fans in attendance for the Golden Carpet session remains unknown.

The players

Ryan Craig

The head coach is responsible for the team's preparation for the 2026 season.

Mark Shunock

He served as an in-arena host for the fan-focused Golden Carpet event.

Katie Marie

She acted as an in-arena host during the event at T-Mobile Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights

The professional hockey team is entering its tenth season of play in the Las Vegas valley.

The details

The event featured players signing autographs and posing for photos with the local community at T-Mobile Arena. In-arena hosts Mark Shunock and Katie Marie facilitated the festivities, which served as the official lead-up to the team's competitive year. Head coach Ryan Craig is overseeing the transition from these fan-facing activities to the rigors of the schedule.

Timeline

  1. September 30, 2026 was the date of the fan event.

  2. The 2026 season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks is upcoming.

Beyond the Strip

As the organization moves into its tenth season, this event marks a significant evolution from the team's inaugural 2017 expansion year. The growth of the franchise within the valley reflects a deeper integration of professional sports into the local community culture.

Residents should prepare for increased traffic around T-Mobile Arena as the team transitions into the regular 2026 schedule. Fans should monitor official team communications for updates on upcoming game-day fan events.

The takeaway

The team has officially entered its tenth season of competition in the valley. Fans should watch for the upcoming season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks to see how the squad performs under head coach Ryan Craig.

Further reading

For more on the current state of the team and local coverage, see Hockey.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.

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