Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames, Dec. 31, 2026
Winnipeg Jets4-3-3, 11 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Calgary Flames4-6-0, 8 ptsThe Winnipeg Jets visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET, and the TV channel appears here once the league confirms it. The Jets arrive at 4-3-3 and the Flames at 4-6-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Jets vs Flames Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Flames play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
| Matchup | Winnipeg Jets at Calgary Flames |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TV channel not announced yet |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary |
| Home team | Calgary Flames (Calgary, United States) |
| Away team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Jets vs Flames Start?
The Jets vs Flames start time is 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | Winnipeg |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | Calgary |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Jets vs Flames
The channel for Winnipeg Jets at Calgary Flames is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Calgary and Winnipeg markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Jets vs Flames in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Jets and the Flames meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31 | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 2 | Calgary FlamesCGYWinnipeg JetsWPG | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Mar 7 | Calgary FlamesCGYWinnipeg JetsWPG | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Jets and Flames
The Jets are 4-3-3, 5th in the Central Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Flames are 4-6-0, 6th in the Pacific with 8 points and 4-6-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4-3-3 | 11 | 2-2-1 | 2-1-2 | 26 | 29 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLLOTW | |
| 10 | 4-6-0 | 8 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 23 | 39 | W3 | 4-6-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Jets and the Flames
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets next play vs Calgary Flames on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Calgary FlamesCGYWinnipeg JetsWPG | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Calgary Flames
The Flames next play at Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Calgary FlamesCGYWinnipeg JetsWPG | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
FAQ About Jets vs Flames
What time is Jets vs Flames on Dec. 31?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Jets vs Flames on?
The channel is not announced yet. It appears here as soon as the league confirms it, usually a few weeks before the game.
Where is Jets vs Flames being played?
At Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, home of the Calgary Flames. The Winnipeg Jets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Jets or the Flames?
The Jets. They are 4-3-3 with 11 points, against 4-6-0 and 8 points for the Flames.
How many times do the Jets and Flames play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Jets vs Flames count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Jets vs Flames end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
When do the Jets and Flames play again?
On Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, Calgary Flames at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.