The Colorado Avalanche have released the official timeline for the 2026‑27 campaign, marking the start of a busy opening stretch that will see rookies take the ice, a charity event, and a pair of preseason exhibitions before the regular season kicks off.
Season Kickoff Timeline
Rookie training camp is slated to begin on September 12 at the Family Sports Center, giving the newest members of the roster a head start as they prepare for the upcoming year.
Just a day later, the Avalanche will travel to San Jose for the rookie tournament opener against the Anaheim Ducks, with a second contest scheduled before the team returns to Denver.
On Monday, September 14, the club will host its Charity Golf Classic at Castle Pines, providing fans and sponsors a chance to support community initiatives while the roster continues its preparation.
Media day follows on Wednesday, September 16, when the entire roster and head coach Jared Bednar will address the press, after which the full‑team training camp gets underway.
The coaching staff has planned three consecutive days of full‑team practices – Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. and Saturday at 8:45 a.m. – to sharpen systems before the exhibition schedule begins.
The preseason opens on Sunday, September 20, with a 5 p.m. puck drop at Ball Arena as the Avalanche face the Utah Mammoth, and concludes on Wednesday, September 30 with a showdown against the Los Angeles Kings, also at Ball Arena.
With the preseason and associated practices accounting for ten days, the organization has built a compact window to fine‑tune strategies and chemistry ahead of the official season start.
Overall, the schedule promises a dynamic start, blending development opportunities, community engagement, and competitive exhibition games as the Avalanche gear up for a full season of play.