NHL to Release 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
NHL to Release 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
Updated at: July 16, 2026 at 03:15 AM
Hockey fans, mark your calendars!
The National Hockey League (NHL) is officially releasing its complete 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 1 p.m.
This upcoming season brings a major change: the schedule has expanded to 84 games per team, the first increase since 1993-94.
The puck drops on opening night, September 29, 2026, featuring a star-studded lineup of games on ESPN and Sportsnet, including a clash between the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers.
The season is packed with signature events, including the Heritage Classic in Winnipeg, the Winter Classic in Salt Lake City, and international Global Series stops in Finland and Germany.
Additionally, the All-Star Weekend returns in February 2027 at Long Island’s UBS Arena.
Fans can catch the full schedule reveal on a special one-hour edition of NHL Tonight.
Whether you are rooting for the Original Six or eager to see international matchups, the 2026-27 season promises to be an historic and action-packed year for hockey enthusiasts everywhere.
