The National Hockey League unveiled the 2026‑27 regular‑season home openers for all thirty‑two franchises on Wednesday, setting the stage for a crowded slate of games.
Opening Night Tripleheader
Chicago will open its campaign on the road, marking the ninth straight year the Blackhawks begin the season away from the United Center.
Their first test comes on September 29, when they travel to face the Vegas Golden Knights in a 9:30 p.m. Central Time face‑off that forms part of ESPN’s Opening Night tripleheader.
After the Vegas showdown, the Blackhawks head to Salt Lake City to meet the Utah Mammoth on October 1 and then swing east to take on the Buffalo Sabres on October 3.
The team will finally return to Chicago on October 6, hosting the St. Louis Blues at 7:00 p.m. Central Time in what promises to be a lively home‑opening night.
Details on the full schedule and a new promotional calendar will be released in the coming weeks, while single‑game tickets are expected to hit the market later this summer.