The National Hockey League has announced a series of start‑time adjustments for several Columbus Blue Jackets games in the 2026‑27 season, a change that will affect fans planning to watch live.
The new schedule includes a 7:30 p.m. tip‑off on November 10 when the Jackets host the Florida Panthers, an 8:00 p.m. start on December 26 in Washington, a 6:00 p.m. evening on December 27 against the Edmonton Oilers, a late‑night 10:00 p.m. affair on February 18 in Las Vegas, a 7:45 p.m. showdown on April 6 back in Columbus versus Washington, and a 7:30 p.m. finale on April 8 when Philadelphia visits Nationwide Arena.
Exclusive Streaming
The November 10 matchup will be streamed exclusively through ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu, giving subscribers a direct line to the action without a traditional broadcast overlay.
National TV Spotlight
The April 8 contest against the Philadelphia Flyers will receive a national television slot on TNT, marking the only game of the schedule to be carried on the network's primetime lineup.
Network Partnerships
Across the board, the league's broadcast partners for the 2026‑27 season span ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, ABC and TNT, a constellation that blends cable, streaming and over‑the‑air platforms to reach a broad audience.
Home‑Ice Emphasis
Fans will also notice that the Blue Jackets are slated to play twice at their home rink, Nationwide Arena, during the stretch of games highlighted by the schedule changes, underscoring the importance of the venue in the league's planning.