The full Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets open the season on Thursday, October 1, 2026 vs Buffalo Sabres, 7:00 PM ET. Print the one-page schedule below, or scan the full slate in the table.
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2026-27 Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule Calendar (Printable PDF)
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Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-27 Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 16, 2026
- Season opener: Thursday, October 1, 2026 vs Buffalo Sabres, 7:00 PM ET
- Home opener: October 1, 2026 vs Buffalo Sabres
- Total games: 84 (42 home, 42 away)
- Season ends: Friday, April 10, 2027
- Arena: Nationwide Arena, Columbus
- National TV: ESPN, TNT, ABC (US); Sportsnet, TVA (CAN) – windows announced later
Columbus Blue Jackets 2026 Preseason Schedule
Before the regular season opens, the Columbus Blue Jackets play a 4-game preseason. Here is the Columbus Blue Jackets 2026 preseason schedule:
- Mon, Sept 21 vs. Detroit Red Wings
- Tue, Sept 22 at Buffalo Sabres
- Thu, Sept 24 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Sat, Sept 26 at Detroit Red Wings
Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-27 Schedule: All 84 Games
Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule: October 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 1 | vs Buffalo | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 3 | vs Utah | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Oct 9 | vs Pittsburgh | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 10 | at St. Louis | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Oct 13 | vs Florida | 6:15p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 17 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Oct 18 | at Minnesota | 6:00p | TBD |
| Tue Oct 20 | vs Toronto | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 24 | vs Vegas | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Oct 27 | at Philadelphia | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Oct 29 | at Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 31 | at Dallas | 8:00p | TBD |
Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule: November 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Nov 3 | vs Colorado | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Nov 5 | vs Dallas | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Nov 6 | at Buffalo | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Nov 10 | vs Florida | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Nov 12 | vs Tampa Bay | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 14 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Nov 17 | at N.Y. Islanders | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Nov 19 | at Chicago | 8:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 21 | at Toronto | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Nov 23 | at New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Nov 25 | vs New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Nov 27 | vs Detroit | 3:00p | TBD |
| Mon Nov 30 | at Pittsburgh | 7:00p | TBD |
Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule: December 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Dec 3 | at Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 5 | at Nashville | 2:00p | TBD |
| Mon Dec 7 | at Tampa Bay | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 10 | vs Minnesota | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 12 | vs Montreal | 1:00p | TBD |
| Sun Dec 13 | at N.Y. Rangers | 6:00p | TBD |
| Tue Dec 15 | vs Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 17 | vs Seattle | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 19 | vs Los Angeles | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Dec 21 | at Philadelphia | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Dec 22 | vs Montreal | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 26 | at Washington | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Dec 27 | vs Edmonton | 5:00p | TBD |
| Tue Dec 29 | at Montreal | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 31 | vs Washington | 2:00p | TBD |
Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule: January 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Jan 2 | vs Boston | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Jan 3 | at N.Y. Rangers | 6:00p | TBD |
| Tue Jan 5 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Jan 7 | at New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Jan 8 | vs Buffalo | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Jan 12 | at Calgary | 9:00p | TBD |
| Fri Jan 15 | at Edmonton | 9:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 16 | at Vancouver | 11:00p | TBD |
| Mon Jan 18 | at Seattle | 4:00p | TBD |
| Thu Jan 21 | vs Calgary | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 23 | at Ottawa | 3:30p | TBD |
| Sun Jan 24 | vs Anaheim | 5:00p | TBD |
| Tue Jan 26 | at Boston | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Jan 28 | vs Winnipeg | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 30 | vs Detroit | 7:00p | TBD |
Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule: February 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Feb 8 | at Toronto | 7:30p | TBD |
| Tue Feb 9 | at Ottawa | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Feb 11 | vs Ottawa | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Feb 13 | at Boston | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Feb 15 | at Colorado | 3:00p | TBD |
| Wed Feb 17 | at Utah | 9:00p | TBD |
| Thu Feb 18 | at Vegas | 10:30p | TBD |
| Sat Feb 20 | vs Nashville | 5:00p | TBD |
| Mon Feb 22 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Feb 26 | vs New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Feb 27 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:00p | TBD |
Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule: March 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Mar 1 | vs Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Mar 3 | at San Jose | 10:00p | TBD |
| Fri Mar 5 | at Los Angeles | 10:00p | TBD |
| Sun Mar 7 | at Anaheim | 8:00p | TBD |
| Thu Mar 11 | vs Vancouver | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Mar 13 | vs San Jose | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Mar 16 | vs Pittsburgh | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Mar 18 | at Detroit | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Mar 20 | at Winnipeg | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Mar 22 | at Pittsburgh | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Mar 25 | vs Chicago | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Mar 27 | vs St. Louis | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Mar 30 | at Florida | 7:00p | TBD |
Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule: April 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Apr 1 | at Tampa Bay | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Apr 3 | at Washington | 5:00p | TBD |
| Tue Apr 6 | vs Washington | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Apr 8 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Apr 10 | at N.Y. Islanders | 5:00p | TBD |
How to Watch the Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets official schedule.
Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-27 Schedule: FAQ
Is there a printable 2026-27 Columbus Blue Jackets schedule calendar?
Yes. A free printable month-by-month Columbus Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets 2026-27 season start?
The Blue Jackets open the 2026-27 regular season on Thursday, October 1, 2026 vs Buffalo Sabres, 7:00 PM ET. The NHL season begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
How many games do the Blue Jackets play in 2026-27?
The Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets schedule?
Yes. This page has a free printable Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-27 schedule PDF with every game, time and TV listing.
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