Here is the free printable 2026-27 NHL schedule. The season runs from opening night on September 29, 2026 through the regular-season finale on April 10, 2027, all 82 games per team across 32 clubs. Below are the season’s key dates, how to print your team’s full schedule, and a one-page printable you can download and pin up. For a month-by-month browse, use our calendar view; this page is the print-first companion.
2026-27 NHL Schedule: Quick Facts
- Teams: 32, playing 82 games each
- Opening night: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Regular season ends: Saturday, April 10, 2027 (all 32 teams in action)
- Nationally televised games: 172 across ESPN and TNT
- Outdoor and special events: Heritage Classic, Winter Classic, Stadium Series, two Global Series trips
- Playoffs: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin in mid-April 2027
2026-27 NHL Season Key Dates
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Opening Night | Season opens (Carolina-Florida, Rangers-Bruins, Blackhawks-Vegas nationally) |
| Oct 13 | Frozen Frenzy | All 32 teams in action (ESPN) |
| Oct 25 | Heritage Classic | Winnipeg vs. Montreal, Princess Auto Stadium |
| Nov 12 & 14 | Global Series (Helsinki) | Carolina vs. Seattle |
| Dec 18 & 20 | Global Series (Dusseldorf) | Ottawa vs. Chicago |
| Dec 31 | Winter Classic | Utah Mammoth vs. Colorado, Rice-Eccles Stadium |
| Feb 5-6, 2027 | All-Star Weekend | UBS Arena, Elmont NY |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Stadium Series | Dallas vs. Vegas, AT&T Stadium |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Regular Season Ends | All 32 teams in action |
| Mid-Apr 2027 | Stanley Cup Playoffs | First three rounds on ESPN |
Download the Printable 2026-27 NHL Schedule
Grab the free one-page season-at-a-glance below. It lists every key date and the season’s shape so you can print it and keep the whole year in view.
Print Your Team’s Full Schedule
Want every game for your club, dates, times and opponents? Each team has its own full 2026-27 schedule in calendar view, with a printable list on the page. Start from the 2026-27 NHL schedule calendar and pick your team, or check which games are national on the 2026-27 NHL national TV schedule.
2026-27 NHL Schedule FAQ
When does the 2026-27 NHL season start and end?
The regular season opens Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and ends Saturday, April 10, 2027, with all 32 teams playing that final day.
How many games does each NHL team play?
Each of the 32 teams plays an 82-game regular season.
Where can I get a printable NHL schedule for my team?
Every team’s page here at HockeySchedules.net has a full calendar-view schedule and a printable list. Use the season calendar to jump to your team, then print or save it.
When is the 2026-27 Winter Classic?
The Winter Classic is December 31, 2026, with the Utah Mammoth hosting Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
