Alex Ovechkin announces last NHL season, shop tickets to final game

The legendary Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that the 2026-27 NHL season would be his last.

Ovechkin, a three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner and Stanley Cup champion, will finish out his 22-year career with the Washington Capitals this season before retirement.

SHOP:Alex Ovechkin’s last Washington Capitals home game

While the NHL regular season is just a few days old, fans are already looking ahead to Ovechkin’s last regular season home game, set to be against the Capitals’ arch rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, April 4.

Despite the game being six months away, tickets are selling, and selling quickly since the announcement, as the event will be must-see for any hockey fan.

Whether you’re a diehard Caps fan or want to tip your cap to the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer one more time, below we break down how to buy tickets to the game.

See Alex Ovechkin’s last home game

Ovechkin will bid farewell to Caps fans for the final time on Sunday, April 4 at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. As of publication, the cheapest ticket to see his last home game starts at $822.

Looking to see the game up close to the boards? Main concourse seating starts at $1,525 in Section 117.

• When is Alex Ovechkin’s last home game? April 4, 2027
• Where is Alex Ovechkin’s last home game? Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
• What time? 7 p.m. ET
• How much are tickets for Alex Ovechkin’s last home game? Starting at $822

While his last home game in Washington, D.C. is April 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Caps will finish off their regular season on the road on Saturday, April 10 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Ticket prices for the game at Xfinity Mobile Arena start at $283.

Shop tickets to Alex Ovechkin’s last home game

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