The Tampa Bay Lightning have released their seven-game preseason schedule for the 2017-2018 season. Beginning on September 19, these games will be played against the Nashville Predators, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Florida Panthers.
| Date | Venue | Opponent |
| Tuesday, September 19 | Amalie Arena | Carolina |
| Wednesday, September 20 | PNC Arena | Carolina |
| Friday, September 22 | Amalie Arena | Nashville |
| Sunday, September 24 | Amalie Arena | Florida |
| Tuesday, September 26 | BB&T Center | Florida |
| Thursday, September 28 | BB&T Center | Florida |
| Saturday September 30 | Bridgestone Arena | Nashville |
The preseason schedule kicks off with a back-to-back, home-and-home against the Carolina Hurricanes.