The full Washington Capitals 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 Capitals open the season on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 PM ET. Print the one-page schedule below, or scan the full slate in the table.
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2026-27 Washington Capitals Schedule Calendar (Printable PDF)
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Washington Capitals 2026-27 Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 16, 2026
- Season opener: Friday, October 2, 2026 at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 PM ET
- Home opener: October 7, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Total games: 84 (42 home, 42 away)
- Season ends: Friday, April 10, 2027
- Arena: Capital One Arena, Washington
- National TV: ESPN, TNT, ABC (US); Sportsnet, TVA (CAN) – windows announced later
Washington Capitals 2026 Preseason Schedule
Before the regular season opens, the Washington Capitals play a 4-game preseason. Here is the Washington Capitals 2026 preseason schedule:
- Sun, Sept 20 at Boston Bruins
- Mon, Sept 21 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- Fri, Sept 25 vs. Boston Bruins
- Sat, Sept 26 at Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals 2026-27 Schedule: All 84 Games
Washington Capitals Schedule: October 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 2 | at Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 3 | at Tampa Bay | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Oct 7 | vs Pittsburgh | 7:30p | TBD |
| Fri Oct 9 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Oct 11 | vs Seattle | 5:00p | TBD |
| Tue Oct 13 | at Carolina | 6:45p | TBD |
| Wed Oct 14 | vs Montreal | 7:30p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 17 | vs New Jersey | 1:00p | TBD |
| Tue Oct 20 | vs Los Angeles | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Oct 24 | vs Buffalo | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Oct 28 | vs Philadelphia | 7:30p | TBD |
| Thu Oct 29 | at Nashville | 8:00p | TBD |
Washington Capitals Schedule: November 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 1 | vs Minnesota | 3:30p | TBD |
| Tue Nov 3 | vs Dallas | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 7 | vs Florida | 12:30p | TBD |
| Tue Nov 10 | at Ottawa | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Nov 12 | at New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 14 | vs New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Nov 17 | at Tampa Bay | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Nov 19 | vs Buffalo | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 21 | at Boston | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Nov 25 | vs Philadelphia | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Nov 27 | vs Florida | 3:00p | TBD |
| Sat Nov 28 | at St. Louis | 7:00p | TBD |
Washington Capitals Schedule: December 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Dec 1 | vs Vancouver | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 3 | at Edmonton | 9:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 5 | at Calgary | 4:30p | TBD |
| Mon Dec 7 | at Vancouver | 10:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 10 | at Seattle | 9:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 12 | at Colorado | 9:00p | TBD |
| Tue Dec 15 | at Dallas | 9:30p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 17 | vs Detroit | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 19 | vs St. Louis | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Dec 21 | at Toronto | 1:00p | TBD |
| Sat Dec 26 | vs Columbus | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Dec 28 | vs Edmonton | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Dec 30 | at N.Y. Islanders | 4:00p | TBD |
| Thu Dec 31 | at Columbus | 2:00p | TBD |
Washington Capitals Schedule: January 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Jan 2 | vs Ottawa | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Jan 4 | vs Toronto | 7:30p | TBD |
| Wed Jan 6 | at Los Angeles | 10:00p | TBD |
| Fri Jan 8 | at San Jose | 10:00p | TBD |
| Sun Jan 10 | at Anaheim | 8:00p | TBD |
| Tue Jan 12 | vs Vegas | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Jan 14 | vs Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 16 | vs Colorado | 7:00p | TBD |
| Mon Jan 18 | at Pittsburgh | 4:00p | TBD |
| Tue Jan 19 | vs Montreal | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Jan 22 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Jan 24 | at New Jersey | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Jan 29 | at Utah | 9:00p | TBD |
| Sat Jan 30 | at Vegas | 10:00p | TBD |
Washington Capitals Schedule: February 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Feb 2 | vs Winnipeg | 6:00p | TBD |
| Wed Feb 3 | at Florida | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Feb 13 | at Montreal | 1:00p | TBD |
| Sun Feb 14 | vs Utah | 1:00p | TBD |
| Tue Feb 16 | vs Anaheim | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Feb 19 | vs San Jose | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Feb 21 | vs Nashville | 6:00p | TBD |
| Tue Feb 23 | vs N.Y. Rangers | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Feb 25 | at Boston | 8:00p | TBD |
| Fri Feb 26 | at N.Y. Rangers | 7:00p | TBD |
Washington Capitals Schedule: March 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Mar 1 | at N.Y. Islanders | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Mar 3 | vs Carolina | 7:00p | TBD |
| Fri Mar 5 | at Winnipeg | 8:00p | TBD |
| Sun Mar 7 | at Minnesota | 8:30p | TBD |
| Tue Mar 9 | vs Calgary | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Mar 10 | at Chicago | 9:30p | TBD |
| Sat Mar 13 | at Pittsburgh | 3:00p | TBD |
| Mon Mar 15 | vs Tampa Bay | 1:00p | TBD |
| Wed Mar 17 | vs N.Y. Islanders | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Mar 18 | at Buffalo | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Mar 21 | at N.Y. Rangers | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Mar 23 | vs Detroit | 7:00p | TBD |
| Wed Mar 24 | at Detroit | 7:30p | TBD |
| Fri Mar 26 | vs Boston | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sun Mar 28 | at Toronto | 6:00p | TBD |
| Tue Mar 30 | vs Chicago | 7:00p | TBD |
Washington Capitals Schedule: April 2027
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Apr 1 | at Philadelphia | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Apr 3 | vs Columbus | 5:00p | TBD |
| Sun Apr 4 | vs Pittsburgh | 7:00p | TBD |
| Tue Apr 6 | at Columbus | 7:00p | TBD |
| Thu Apr 8 | at Ottawa | 7:00p | TBD |
| Sat Apr 10 | at Philadelphia | 12:00p | TBD |
How to Watch the Capitals 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 Capitals official schedule.
Washington Capitals 2026-27 Schedule: FAQ
Is there a printable 2026-27 Washington Capitals schedule calendar?
Yes. A free printable month-by-month Washington Capitals 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 Capitals 2026-27 season start?
The Capitals open the 2026-27 regular season on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 PM ET. The NHL season begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
How many games do the Capitals play in 2026-27?
The Capitals 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 Capitals 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 Capitals schedule?
Yes. This page has a free printable Washington Capitals 2026-27 schedule PDF with every game, time and TV listing.
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