Hockey

Columbus Blue Jackets Unveil 2026‑27 NHL Schedule

A full slate of 84 games kicks off Oct. 1, featuring home matchups against top rivals and a packed winter stretch

Season Overview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have released their 2026‑27 regular‑season schedule, a 84‑game lineup that begins on October 1, 2026, when they host the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena.

The slate balances 42 home contests with 42 road games, and the club will meet Metropolitan Division rivals such as the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals four times apiece.

Fans can look forward to marquee home games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights, while the team will also play 24 games versus opponents from the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division.

December and January prove to be the busiest months, each featuring 15 contests, and the calendar includes a five‑game homestand running from February 20 through March 1, as well as several back‑to‑back road trips.

Season ticket packages for the 2026‑27 campaign are now on sale, and supporters can subscribe to the free weekly Flag Bearer newsletter for exclusive ticket presales and other perks.

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