Dates to remember for the 2026-27 NHL season

The National Hockey League released its full 2026-27 schedule yesterday. We broke down the Chicago Blackhawks schedule, in case you missed it. With the league returning to an 84-game schedule for the first time since 1993-94, there are a ton of big dates. Between outdoor games, international trips, revenge games, and debuts, there are a lot of circles for your hockey calendars. Let’s take a look at the biggest highlights of the upcoming NHL season.

Key NHL Dates for the 2026-27 season

September 29: Opening Night (six games), Gavin McKenna’s debut, Carolina Hurricanes banner raising

September 30: McKenna vs Matthew Schaefer

October 12: First Monday matinee game for European viewers, Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres

October 13: All 32 teams play

October 21: Brady Tkachuk’s first game in Ottawa

October 25: Heritage Classic, Winnipeg Jets host Montreal Canadiens

November 7-9: Hockey Hall of Fame Induction celebration

November 12 & 14: Global Series – Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken in Finland

December 18 & 20: Global Series – Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators in Germany

December 21: Stanley Cup Final rematch – Hurricanes @ Vegas Golden Knights

December 27: Mike Babcock coaches in Columbus

December 31: Winter Classic – Utah Mammoth hosts Colorado Avalanche

January 30: Connor Bedard vs Macklin Celebrini, part 1

February 5-6: NHL All-Star Weekend hosted by the New York Islanders

February 15: Brent Burns potentially breaking Phil Kessel’s ironman record

February 20: Stadium Series – Dallas Stars host Golden Knights at AT&T Stadium

March 6: Sergei Bobrovsky returns to Florida

April 4: Possible last meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin

April 10: Final day of the regular season, last game at the Saddledome in Calgary, all 32 teams play

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