The full 2026-27 NHL schedule, month by month, with a filter for every team. All times are Eastern Time.
The 2026-27 NHL schedule runs from September 29 to April 10, 2027, 1,344 regular-season games across 32 teams. September 2026 has 8 games. Next up: Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, September 29 at 5:00 PM ET.
NHL Schedule This Week
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NHL Schedule by Month
Tuesday, September 29
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Wednesday, September 30
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Key Dates on the NHL Schedule
- Opening night: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Regular season ends: Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Stanley Cup Playoffs: begin a few days after the final regular-season game and run into June
- Games per team: 84
FAQ About the NHL Schedule
When does the 2026-27 NHL season start?
The 2026-27 NHL regular season opens on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and the last regular-season games are on Saturday, April 10, 2027. Opening night usually features a small slate before every team is in action within the first week.
How many games does each NHL team play?
Each team plays 84 regular-season games in 2026-27, half at home and half on the road, for 1,344 games league-wide before the playoffs.
How many NHL games are scheduled in September 2026?
8 games are on the NHL schedule in September 2026. Use the month tabs above to jump to any other month and the team filter to see one club's dates.
What is the next game on the NHL schedule?
The next game is Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, September 29 at 5:00 PM ET.
When do the NHL playoffs start?
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin a few days after the regular season ends, normally in the third week of April, and run through mid-June. Sixteen teams qualify: the top three in each division plus two wild cards per conference.
Can I filter the NHL schedule by team?
Yes. Pick a team in the filter above and the month view shows only that club's games, home and away, with times in Eastern Time and the TV channel where one has been announced.
Is the NHL schedule shown in Eastern Time?
Yes. All dates and puck-drop times on the schedule are Eastern Time (ET). Late West Coast games can start after 10:00 PM ET, which is 7:00 PM local in Pacific Time.
How often does the schedule update?
The schedule syncs with the league feed several times a day, so postponements, time changes and new broadcast assignments show up automatically.
The 2026-27 NHL schedule on this page syncs with the league feed all season, so time changes, postponements and TV assignments update on their own. Every time is Eastern Time.
Updated 4 hours ago. All times Eastern Time (ET).
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