The 2026-27 NHL schedule for the regular season sees an expanded 84-game schedule for each of the 32 teams. This is the first increase from 82 games since the 1991-92 season. The change stems from the recent CBA extension between the NHL and NHLPA, aimed at enhancing revenue through more games while maintaining competitive balance. The longer schedule allows for additional rivalries and marquee matchups, with a focus on divisional play and cross-conference balance.
Is there a Mid-Season International Break in the 2026-27 NHL Schedule?
With the Winter Olympics not scheduled until 2030, there will be no mid-season international break during the 2026-27 NHL schedule. This ensures a smoother flow from opening night through the playoffs. Expect an All-Star Weekend (location and dates TBD) and the return of outdoor events like the Winter Classic and Stadium Series. National TV partners (ESPN/ABC, TNT, and potentially others) will broadcast key games, with streaming options via ESPN+ and regional networks.
Key Dates for the 2026-27 NHL Regular Season
Key Known Dates for 2026-27 (as of January 2026; subject to official confirmation):
- Regular season expected start → Late September 2026 (likely around September 24-30, to accommodate the extra games)
- Regular season expected end → Mid-April 2027 (around April 12-18)
- Stanley Cup Finals → Expected to conclude in mid-to-late June 2027
- Schedule release → Typically in mid-to-late June 2026 (often the third week, e.g., Tuesday or Thursday around June 20-27)
Full team schedules, including opponent matchups, start times, national TV broadcasts, and streaming details, will be updated here once the NHL releases the official slate in summer 2026. In the meantime,bookmark our schedule articles as we post them up for you. We include the 2025-26 regular season schedule printable for you until its time for the updated one.
2026-27 NHL Team Schedules Grid
Ahead of the NHL schedule release, we’ll update the team schedule outline with all of the information that we know first. We’ll also include the printable for the 2025-26 season for the team that you can print or save to PDF format. Once the 2026-27 schedule is confirmed by the league, we’ll update the printable for you.
Western Conference
| Pacific Division | Central Division |
| Anaheim Ducks | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Calgary Flames | Colorado Avalanche |
| Edmonton Oilers | Dallas Stars |
| Los Angeles Kings | Minnesota Wild |
| San Jose Sharks | Nashville Predators |
| Seattle Kraken | St. Louis Blues |
| Vancouver Canucks | Utah Mammoth |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Winnipeg Jets |
Eastern Conference
| Atlantic Division | Metropolitan Division |
| Boston Bruins | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Buffalo Sabres | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Detroit Red Wings | New Jersey Devils |
| Florida Panthers | New York Islanders |
| Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers |
| Ottawa Senators | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Washington Capitals |
All team schedules: Coming Summer 2026
Stay tuned to SportsBrackets.net for printable PDFs, TV grids, and full breakdowns as soon as the NHL releases the official 2026-27 schedule. We’ll have team-by-team pages ready to go! In the meantime, check out our 2025-26 NHL hub for current season coverage. You can also checkout the 2026 NHL Playoff and Stanley Cup Schedule here too if you are getting all set for watching the playoffs.
