Kraken's 2026‑27 NHL Schedule Packs In International Flights, Back‑to‑Back Battles and Fan Celebrations
The Seattle Kraken unveiled their 2026‑27 slate this week, a calendar that blends grueling road trips with a few marquee moments for the fan base.
Among the highlights is a stretch of 13 back‑to‑back games, a schedule quirk that will test the team’s depth and force coaches to juggle line combinations on a near‑nightly basis.
The season opens on October 1 in Calgary, where the Kraken will meet the Flames for their first ever regular‑season meeting, before returning home four days later for a home‑opener against the same opponent.
A Winter of Non‑Stop Action
From December through January the club will play 15 games, and the following month brings another 16 contests, creating a packed winter that could shape the playoff picture.
Adding to the intensity, the Kraken will face 11 of their first 24 opponents from the Pacific Division, a division known for its competitive balance and frequent playoff clashes.
November will take the team across the Atlantic to Finland, where they are slated to meet the Carolina Hurricanes in two NHL Global Series games on the 12th and 14th, bringing a European flavor to the campaign.
The schedule also reserves a special night on April 3 for Fan Appreciation Night, a celebration that promises giveaways, alumni appearances and a chance for the community to thank the club for its on‑ice efforts.
All of this is woven into an 84‑game season, which includes two additional matchups that do not fall under the usual divisional or conference formats, underscoring the league’s expanding global footprint.
The Hockey News has already begun dissecting the implications of the schedule, highlighting how the Kraken’s travel load compares with historic norms and what it could mean for player fatigue.
Fans in Seattle and beyond can start marking their calendars, as the combination of early road games, a mid‑season European swing and a late‑spring celebration creates a narrative that will dominate conversations throughout the year.