The Washington Capitals schedule for 2026-27, with every game in Eastern Time, results as they finish, TV channels and the club's place in the Metropolitan Division. Next game: at Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 PM ET.
Washington Capitals Next Game
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | TBA | Scheduled |
Upcoming
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | TBA | Scheduled | ||
| Wed, Oct 7 | TBA | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Oct 9 | TBA | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Oct 11 | TBA | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Oct 13 | TBA | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals Results
Results appear after the first game.
Washington Capitals Schedule 2026-27: Full Season
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) / Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | |||
| Fri, Oct 2 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | @ | TBA | |
| Wed, Oct 7 | vs | TBA | |
| Fri, Oct 9 | vs | TBA | |
| Sun, Oct 11 | vs | TBA | |
| Tue, Oct 13 | @ | TBA | |
| Wed, Oct 14 | vs | TBA | |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs | TBA | |
| Tue, Oct 20 | vs | TBA | |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs | TBA | |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs | TBA | |
| Thu, Oct 29 | @ | TBA | |
| November 2026 | |||
| Sun, Nov 1 | vs | TBA | |
| Tue, Nov 3 | vs | TBA | |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs | TBA | |
| Tue, Nov 10 | @ | TBA | |
| Thu, Nov 12 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs | TBA | |
| Tue, Nov 17 | @ | TBA | |
| Thu, Nov 19 | vs | TBA | |
| Sat, Nov 21 | @ | TBA | |
| Wed, Nov 25 | vs | TBA | |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs | TBA | |
| Sat, Nov 28 | @ | TBA | |
| December 2026 | |||
| Tue, Dec 1 | vs | TBA | |
| Thu, Dec 3 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Dec 5 | @ | TBA | |
| Mon, Dec 7 | @ | TBA | |
| Thu, Dec 10 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Dec 12 | @ | TBA | |
| Tue, Dec 15 | @ | TBA | |
| Thu, Dec 17 | vs | TBA | |
| Sat, Dec 19 | vs | TBA | |
| Mon, Dec 21 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | vs | TBA | |
| Mon, Dec 28 | vs | TBA | |
| Wed, Dec 30 | @ | TBA | |
| Thu, Dec 31 | @ | TBA | |
| January 2027 | |||
| Sat, Jan 2 | vs | TBA | |
| Mon, Jan 4 | vs | TBA | |
| Wed, Jan 6 | @ | TBA | |
| Fri, Jan 8 | @ | TBA | |
| Sun, Jan 10 | @ | TBA | |
| Tue, Jan 12 | vs | TBA | |
| Thu, Jan 14 | vs | TBA | |
| Sat, Jan 16 | vs | TBA | |
| Mon, Jan 18 | @ | TBA | |
| Tue, Jan 19 | vs | TBA | |
| Fri, Jan 22 | vs | TBA | |
| Sun, Jan 24 | @ | TBA | |
| Fri, Jan 29 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Jan 30 | @ | TBA | |
| February 2027 | |||
| Tue, Feb 2 | vs | TBA | |
| Wed, Feb 3 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Feb 13 | @ | TBA | |
| Sun, Feb 14 | vs | TBA | |
| Tue, Feb 16 | vs | TBA | |
| Fri, Feb 19 | vs | TBA | |
| Sun, Feb 21 | vs | TBA | |
| Tue, Feb 23 | vs | TBA | |
| Thu, Feb 25 | @ | TBA | |
| Fri, Feb 26 | @ | TBA | |
| March 2027 | |||
| Mon, Mar 1 | @ | TBA | |
| Wed, Mar 3 | vs | TBA | |
| Fri, Mar 5 | @ | TBA | |
| Sun, Mar 7 | @ | TBA | |
| Tue, Mar 9 | vs | TBA | |
| Wed, Mar 10 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Mar 13 | @ | TBA | |
| Mon, Mar 15 | vs | TBA | |
| Wed, Mar 17 | vs | TBA | |
| Thu, Mar 18 | @ | TBA | |
| Sun, Mar 21 | @ | TBA | |
| Tue, Mar 23 | vs | TBA | |
| Wed, Mar 24 | @ | TBA | |
| Fri, Mar 26 | vs | TBA | |
| Sun, Mar 28 | @ | TBA | |
| Tue, Mar 30 | vs | TBA | |
| April 2027 | |||
| Thu, Apr 1 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Apr 3 | vs | TBA | |
| Sun, Apr 4 | vs | TBA | |
| Tue, Apr 6 | @ | TBA | |
| Thu, Apr 8 | @ | TBA | |
| Sat, Apr 10 | @ | TBA | |
Washington Capitals Standings: Metropolitan Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | P% | RW | ROW | GF | GA | DIFF | HOME | AWAY | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | - | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | - | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | - | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | - | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | - | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | - | |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | - | |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | - |
FAQ About the Washington Capitals Schedule
When is the next Washington Capitals game?
The next Washington Capitals game is at Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 PM ET.
How many games do the Washington Capitals play in 2026-27?
84 regular-season games, 42 at home and 42 on the road. The full list with dates and Eastern Time puck drops is on this page.
What channel are Washington Capitals games on?
National games air on ESPN, TNT, ABC or ESPN+ in the United States, with Sportsnet and TVA Sports carrying Canadian national windows. Other games are on the regional sports network for the market. The TV column lists the channel once it is confirmed.
Is the Washington Capitals schedule in Eastern Time?
Yes. Every puck-drop time on this page is Eastern Time (ET). Convert to Central (minus one hour), Mountain (minus two) or Pacific (minus three) as needed.
This Washington Capitals schedule page refreshes after every game through the 2026-27 season, so the next game, results and standings position are always current. All times are Eastern Time.
Updated 5 hours ago. All times Eastern Time (ET).