The full Tampa Bay Lightning 2026-27 schedule is here: all 84 regular-season games with dates, opponents, home and away, start times in Eastern, and the TV listing for each. The Lightning open the season on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at New York Rangers, 7:00 PM ET. Print the one-page schedule below, or scan the full slate in the table.
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2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Calendar (Printable PDF)
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Tampa Bay Lightning 2026-27 Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 16, 2026
- Season opener: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at New York Rangers, 7:00 PM ET
- Home opener: October 3, 2026 vs Washington Capitals
- Total games: 84 (42 home, 42 away)
- Season ends: Friday, April 10, 2027
- Arena: Benchmark Intl. Arena, Tampa
- National TV: ESPN, TNT, ABC (US); Sportsnet, TVA (CAN) – windows announced later
Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 Preseason Schedule
Before the regular season opens, the Tampa Bay Lightning play a 4-game preseason. Here is the Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 preseason schedule:
- Sun, Sept 20 vs. Nashville Predators
- Tue, Sept 22 at Nashville Predators
- Thu, Sept 24 vs. Florida Panthers
- Sat, Sept 26 at Florida Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning 2026-27 Schedule: All 84 Games
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule: October 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 1 | at N.Y. Rangers | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 3 | vs Washington | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Oct 5 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Oct 8 | vs Minnesota | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 10 | at N.Y. Islanders | 7:30p | TBD |
| Tue Oct 13 | at N.Y. Rangers | 7:15p | TBD |
| Thu Oct 15 | vs Seattle | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 17 | vs Vancouver | 4:00p | TBD |
| Tue Oct 20 | at Vegas | 10:30p | TBD |
| Fri Oct 23 | at Colorado | 9:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 24 | at Utah | 9:00p | TBD |
| Thu Oct 29 | vs Winnipeg | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 31 | at Nashville | 2:00p | TBD |
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule: November 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Nov 3 | vs Detroit | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Nov 5 | vs Chicago | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 7 | at Minnesota | 8:00p | TBD |
| Sun Nov 8 | at Winnipeg | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Nov 11 | at Buffalo | 7:30p | TBD |
| Thu Nov 12 | at Columbus | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 14 | vs Detroit | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Nov 17 | vs Washington | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Nov 19 | vs Edmonton | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Nov 22 | vs Buffalo | 5:00p | TBD |
| Wed Nov 25 | vs Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Nov 27 | vs Ottawa | 3:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 28 | at Florida | 6:00p | TBD |
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule: December 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Dec 2 | at Montreal | 7:30p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 5 | at Ottawa | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Dec 7 | vs Columbus | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 10 | vs Boston | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 12 | vs Pittsburgh | 3:30p | TBD |
| Sun Dec 13 | at St. Louis | 8:00p | TBD |
| Tue Dec 15 | at Pittsburgh | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 17 | vs Calgary | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 19 | at Toronto | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Dec 20 | at Detroit | 5:00p | TBD |
| Tue Dec 22 | vs St. Louis | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 26 | at Florida | 6:00p | TBD |
| Mon Dec 28 | at Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Dec 29 | vs Nashville | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 31 | vs Montreal | 2:00p | TBD |
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule: January 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Jan 2 | vs Buffalo | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Jan 5 | at Seattle | 9:40p | TBD |
| Thu Jan 7 | at Vancouver | 10:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 9 | at Calgary | 4:30p | TBD |
| Mon Jan 11 | at Edmonton | 9:30p | TBD |
| Thu Jan 14 | vs Vegas | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 16 | vs Ottawa | 3:30p | TBD |
| Mon Jan 18 | at Boston | 1:30p | TBD |
| Thu Jan 21 | at New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 23 | at Detroit | 1:00p | TBD |
| Tue Jan 26 | vs Los Angeles | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 30 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:00p | TBD |
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule: February 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Feb 2 | at Pittsburgh | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Feb 3 | at Philadelphia | 7:30p | TBD |
| Fri Feb 12 | vs Dallas | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Feb 13 | vs Colorado | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Feb 16 | vs Florida | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Feb 18 | vs Anaheim | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Feb 20 | vs Toronto | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Feb 23 | vs San Jose | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Feb 25 | at Dallas | 8:00p | TBD |
| Sat Feb 27 | at Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Feb 28 | vs Utah | 7:00p | TBD |
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule: March 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Mar 3 | at Los Angeles | 10:00p | TBD |
| Fri Mar 5 | at Anaheim | 10:00p | TBD |
| Sat Mar 6 | at San Jose | 10:00p | TBD |
| Mon Mar 8 | at Chicago | 8:00p | TBD |
| Thu Mar 11 | vs New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Mar 13 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Mar 15 | at Washington | 1:00p | TBD |
| Wed Mar 17 | at Toronto | 7:30p | TBD |
| Thu Mar 18 | at Montreal | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Mar 20 | at Ottawa | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Mar 23 | vs Florida | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Mar 25 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Mar 27 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Mar 30 | vs Toronto | 7:00p | TBD |
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule: April 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Apr 1 | vs Columbus | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Apr 3 | at Boston | 3:00p | TBD |
| Mon Apr 5 | at Buffalo | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Apr 6 | at New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Apr 8 | vs Montreal | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Apr 10 | vs Boston | 8:00p | TBD |
How to Watch the Lightning in 2026-27
National games air on ESPN, TNT, and ABC in the United States and on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada, with the rest of the slate on the team’s regional sports network and streaming. Start times listed here are Eastern and can shift for national-TV windows. For the official source, see the Lightning official schedule.
Tampa Bay Lightning 2026-27 Schedule: FAQ
Is there a printable 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning schedule calendar?
Yes. A free printable month-by-month Tampa Bay Lightning schedule calendar (PDF) is available on this page, showing every game day with the opponent, start time (ET), and TV network on a clean month grid you can print.
When does the Lightning 2026-27 season start?
The Lightning open the 2026-27 regular season on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at New York Rangers, 7:00 PM ET. The NHL season begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
How many games do the Lightning play in 2026-27?
The Lightning play 84 regular-season games in 2026-27, the first 84-game season since the mid-1990s, split evenly between home and away.
Where can I watch the Lightning this season?
National games are on ESPN, TNT, ABC, Sportsnet and TVA Sports, with the rest on the regional sports network and streaming.
Is there a printable Lightning schedule?
Yes. This page has a free printable Tampa Bay Lightning 2026-27 schedule PDF with every game, time and TV listing.
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