The St. Louis Blues are ready to kick off their 2025-26 season with a slate of new changes both on the ice and in the fan experience. Their opening match is set for 7:00 p.m. Thursday night at the Enterprise Center, where they will face the Minnesota Wild. According to KSDK, fans attending the game are encouraged to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to witness a new rock-themed pregame presentation.
On the roster, notable off-season acquisitions include forward Pius Suter and defenseman Logan Mailloux, who join a club intent on building off last season's playoff appearance. Spectrum Local News reported some significant changes include the introduction of a new branding strategy that features a nod to the Blues' original uniforms from 1967. The refresh also entails an away jersey shift to white rather than cream, and one-color numbers aimed at enhancing visibility.
Addressing the broadcast experience, Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale, the NHL veteran, are now set to simulcast games on both FanDuel Sports Network and the Blues’ radio partner 101 ESPN. This season sees the departure of John Kelly, who has moved on to call games for the Los Angeles Kings and ABC/ESPN, as detailed in a statement by Spectrum Local News. Commentator duties have also shifted, with Jamie Rivers transitioning to pregame and postgame analysis alongside former Blues players Chris Pronger and Bernie Federko.
In the arena, food offerings have undergone some updates. Fans will be introduced to the STL Kitchen, which features in-house chef specialties, while Crumbl Cookies joins the lineup of concessions. Vendors such as Rosalita's Cantina and Rambling Rounds are expanding their presence with additional locations. "The Blue Note Express," a new shuttle service priced at $10 for a round trip, is also available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday games, providing convenient transportation for Metro East fans, as Spectrum Local News informed.
The festivities began with an Opening Night Rally at Union Station starting at 3 p.m., featuring music and giveaways. According to FOX 2, Captian Brayden Schenn and Chairman Tom Stillman made appearances, alongside other Blues alumni.
