Blue Jackets Unveil 2026-27 Schedule; Season Opens At Home Versus Sabres On October 1, Concludes In Big Apple Against Islanders On April 10
The 84-game slate includes the earliest home opener in franchise history and seven of nine games at Nationwide Arena to start the season.
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The NHL is playing 84 games for the first time ever — here's what the Blue Jackets' schedule looks like
PLAYTIME'S ABOUT TO BEGIN, THE 2026-27 SCHEDULE IS HERE!No more make-believe! The season comes alive on October 1st 💥Download the full schedule now at https://t.co/vIc4cAAqaGCBJ x @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/wStETDQ3lm— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 16, 2026COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets unveiled their 2026-27 schedule on Thursday, which will be the first 84-game season in NHL history.
Blue Jackets Unveil 2026-27 Schedule; Season Opens At Home Versus Sabres On October 1, Concludes In Big Apple Against Islanders On April 10
The Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-27 schedule is out. The 84-game schedule was released Thursday by the team and the NHL, and begins with a home contest on Thursday, October 1 against the Buffalo Sabres. It is the earliest home opener in franchise history. That kicks off a stretch of seven of nine games at Nationwide Arena, the most they've had at home in the first nine games in club history. Included in that is a 6:15 p.m. puck-drop on Tuesday…
Blue Jackets reveal 2026-27 schedule
On Thursday afternoon, the Columbus Blue Jackets revealed their schedule for their 26th NHL season. Let’s break it down! For the first time in franchise history, and first time in league history since the mid-90s, the Blue Jackets will play an expanded 84-game regular season schedule. The additional two games allow for a more simple scheduling format; 4 games vs 7 divisional opponents… Source
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