The 2026 NHL Global Series schedule sends regular-season games to Europe in two double-headers: the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken meet in Helsinki, Finland on November 12 and 14, and the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks play in Dusseldorf, Germany on December 18 and 20. All four games count in the standings. Here is the full Global Series schedule with times (ET) and venues, plus a free printable PDF.
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2026 NHL Global Series: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 16, 2026
- Global Series Finland: Nov 12 & 14, 2026: Carolina vs Seattle (Helsinki)
- Global Series Germany: Dec 18 & 20, 2026: Ottawa vs Chicago (Dusseldorf)
- Games: 4 (all count in the regular-season standings)
- Note: Times are Eastern; the Helsinki and Dusseldorf games are played in the afternoon or evening local time
- US TV: National windows announced closer to the games
2026 NHL Global Series Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken | 12:00 PM | Helsinki, Finland |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes | 1:00 PM | Helsinki, Finland |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks | 1:00 PM | PSD Bank Dome, Dusseldorf |
| Sun, Dec 20, 2026 | Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators | 8:00 AM | PSD Bank Dome, Dusseldorf |
About the 2026 Global Series
The NHL Global Series brings regular-season games to Europe. In Finland, the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken play a two-game set in Helsinki, with rosters featuring several Finnish stars. In Germany, the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks meet at the PSD Bank Dome in Dusseldorf. Because of the time difference, these games appear in the morning and early afternoon in North America; the start times above are converted to Eastern.
2026 NHL Global Series: FAQ
Where is the 2026 NHL Global Series?
The 2026 NHL Global Series is in Helsinki, Finland (Carolina vs Seattle, Nov 12 and 14) and Dusseldorf, Germany (Ottawa vs Chicago, Dec 18 and 20).
Do NHL Global Series games count in the standings?
Yes. All four 2026 NHL Global Series games are regular-season games that count in the standings.
Who plays in the 2026 Global Series Finland?
The Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken play the 2026 NHL Global Series Finland in Helsinki on November 12 and 14, 2026.
Who plays in the 2026 Global Series Germany?
The Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks play the 2026 NHL Global Series Germany in Dusseldorf on December 18 and 20, 2026.
Is there a printable Global Series schedule?
Yes. This page has a free printable 2026 NHL Global Series schedule PDF with all four games, times (ET) and venues.
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