The Florida Panthers have announced their full slate for the 2026‑27 NHL season, a schedule that blends early road challenges with a packed home calendar.
Season opener and early road trip
The campaign kicks off on September 29 against the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Panthers will begin with four straight games away from Sunrise, three of which are slated for California.
Their first home game is scheduled for October 10 when the Minnesota Wild roll into town, marking the start of a long stretch of home‑ice action.
Home schedule highlights
Florida will enjoy 42 home games, highlighted by two five‑game homestands in December and March. March stands out as the busiest month, featuring eight home contests in Sunrise.
Saturday and Thursday nights will dominate the home slate, with 13 Saturday games and eight Thursday games on the schedule.
Notable returns and visits
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, now with the Toronto Maple Leafs, is set to return to Sunrise on March 6, providing a storyline for fans who remember his time in Florida.
Evan Rodrigues and the New Jersey Devils will visit on February 18, adding another inter‑conference test.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will make two appearances, on November 28 and December 26, promising high‑stakes matchups against their division rivals.
Back‑to‑back games and season finale
The Panthers will navigate 14 back‑to‑back sets, nine of which are all‑road, testing depth and conditioning throughout the grind.
The season will close with seven of the final nine games at home, giving the team a strong finish in front of their fans.