A packed slate for the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have released their full 84‑game regular‑season schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, a slate that blends early‑season fireworks with a string of high‑stakes matchups against some of the league’s most formidable rivals.
The season opens on September 30 when the Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena, setting the tone for a year that will see the team face the Dallas Stars on back‑to‑back nights in mid‑October, travel to Columbus to meet the Hurricanes on November 3, and return to Nashville to confront former general manager Chris MacFarland on October 25.
Colorado’s roster will also see familiar faces back in the Mile High City, with Joel Kiviranta slated to return for the second game of the Dallas back‑to‑back on October 14 and Valeri Nichushkin’s first showdown with his former club scheduled for November 3 in Ohio. Jack Drury and Ross Colton are also set to make their way back to Ball Arena when the Predators visit on November 5.
The schedule pays homage to tradition as well, with the Avalanche set to host the Minnesota Wild on November 27, continuing the long‑standing practice of playing the day after Thanksgiving. A New Year’s Eve Winter Classic against the Mammoth is slated for Utah, while the high‑profile matchup against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes will unfold at Ball Arena on December 18.
The campaign will also feature the team’s first visit from the Vegas Golden Knights on January 4, adding another layer of excitement as the league’s expanding footprint brings new challenges to Denver.
Across the schedule, the Avalanche will navigate a landscape that includes games in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Raleigh, while also returning to familiar battlegrounds in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Columbus. The full slate promises a blend of rivalry, tradition, and fresh storylines that should keep fans engaged from the opening night through to the final regular‑season game.