Hockey is back. The 2026-27 NHL home openers are set for all 32 teams, running from opening night on September 29 through October 10, 2026. Below is every club’s first home game with the date, opponent, and national TV, plus a free printable one-page schedule to keep on the fridge.
Opening Night 2026-27 (September 29)
The 2026-27 season drops the puck on Tuesday, September 29 with a loaded slate. The defending champions in Carolina host Florida, Toronto welcomes Montreal in an Original Six clash, Boston hosts the Rangers, Vegas opens against Chicago, and Edmonton faces Vancouver in a Pacific opener. From there, the rest of the league raises the curtain over the next 11 days.
Eastern Conference Home Openers
| Team | Date | Home Opener | National TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | Sep 29 | vs Rangers | ESPN |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Sep 29 | vs Canadiens | Sportsnet |
| Detroit Red Wings | Oct 2 | vs Rangers | TBA |
| Buffalo Sabres | Oct 3 | vs Blackhawks | TBA |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Oct 3 | vs Capitals | TBA |
| Montreal Canadiens | Oct 6 | vs Hurricanes | TBA |
| Ottawa Senators | Oct 8 | vs Flyers | TBA |
| Florida Panthers | Oct 10 | vs Wild | TBA |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Sep 29 | vs Panthers | ESPN |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Sep 30 | vs Penguins | TBA |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Oct 1 | vs Sabres | TBA |
| New Jersey Devils | Oct 1 | vs Flyers | TBA |
| New York Rangers | Oct 1 | vs Lightning | TBA |
| New York Islanders | Oct 3 | vs Devils | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Oct 3 | vs Canadiens | TBA |
| Washington Capitals | Oct 7 | vs Penguins | TBA |
Western Conference Home Openers
| Team | Date | Home Opener | National TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | Oct 1 | vs Wild | TBA |
| Utah Mammoth | Oct 1 | vs Blackhawks | TBA |
| Dallas Stars | Oct 2 | vs Blues | TBA |
| Winnipeg Jets | Oct 2 | vs Bruins | TBA |
| Minnesota Wild | Oct 3 | vs Bruins | TBA |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Oct 6 | vs Blues | TBA |
| St. Louis Blues | Oct 8 | vs Sharks | TBA |
| Colorado Avalanche | Sep 30 | vs Kings | TNT |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Sep 29 | vs Blackhawks | ESPN |
| Edmonton Oilers | Sep 29 | vs Canucks | Sportsnet |
| Calgary Flames | Oct 1 | vs Kraken | TBA |
| Vancouver Canucks | Oct 1 | vs Oilers | TBA |
| San Jose Sharks | Oct 1 | vs Panthers | TBA |
| Anaheim Ducks | Oct 4 | vs Panthers | TBA |
| Seattle Kraken | Oct 4 | vs Flames | TBA |
| Los Angeles Kings | Oct 6 | vs Panthers | TBA |
National TV is confirmed for the marquee openers so far; broadcast details for the remaining games are announced closer to puck drop. For the full lead-in, see our 2026-27 NHL preseason schedule, and check official listings on NHL.com.
How to Use the Printable
The one-page PDF lays out all 32 home openers by division so you can see your team’s first home night at a glance and plan watch parties. Print it, pin it up, and grab more free schedules and brackets at SportsBrackets.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is NHL opening night 2026-27?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, headlined by Carolina hosting Florida, Toronto vs Montreal, Boston vs the Rangers, Vegas vs Chicago, and Edmonton vs Vancouver.
When do all 32 teams play their home opener?
Home openers run from September 29 through October 10, 2026. Florida, the last team to open at home, hosts Minnesota on October 10.
What is the Utah team called in 2026-27?
Utah is now the Utah Mammoth, and the club hosts Chicago for its home opener on October 1.
looking for Canucks 26/27 schedule in PACIFIC TIME
Got it, we’ll work on adding this one and some others in Pacific time no problem.