Blues to open 2026-27 season with three-game road trip
Blues Announce 2026-27 Schedule Details
The St. Louis Blues have released their schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season, which will feature an expanded 84-game format. The team is set to begin its regular season with a three-game road trip against Central Division rivals. This marks the first time the NHL schedule has increased from 82 to 84 games.
The season opener for the Blues will be on October 2, when they face the Dallas Stars in Dallas. Following this, the team will travel to play the Colorado Avalanche on October 3 and the Chicago Blackhawks on October 6. The Blues will then return to Enterprise Center for their home opener on October 8, where they will host the San Jose Sharks.
The expanded schedule includes two additional division games. The Blues will continue to play 24 games against Pacific Division teams. Additionally, they will have a home-and-home series against every team in the Eastern Conference.
League-Wide Schedule Expansion
The 2026-27 NHL season introduces an 84-game schedule for all teams, an increase from the previous 82-game format. This change impacts teams across the league, including the Nashville Predators, who also released their full 84-game slate.
The Predators are scheduled to start their season on October 1, hosting the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena. Their early schedule includes hosting the Dallas Stars on October 3, followed by road games against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 6, the Montreal Canadiens on October 8, and the Ottawa Senators on October 10.
The Predators will play nine of their first 14 games at home. These home matchups include games against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 13, the San Jose Sharks on October 15, and the St. Louis Blues on October 17. Other home games in October feature the Colorado Avalanche on October 25, the New York Islanders on October 27, the Washington Capitals on October 29, and the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 31.
During November and December, the Predators will have a demanding road schedule, playing 16 of their 26 games away from home. This period includes a visit to the defending Western Conference champion Golden Knights on November 13.
The Predators face a challenging start to the 2027 calendar year, beginning with a home game against the two-time Cup champion Florida Panthers on January 1. They will then visit the defending Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on January 2.
February and March will see the Predators return home for several key matchups, coinciding with what is typically the NHL‘s trade deadline period. A six-game home stretch starting in late February includes games against the Winnipeg Jets on February 23, the Edmonton Oilers on February 25, the Los Angeles Kings on February 27, the Avalanche on March 2, the Utah Mammoth on March 4, and the Wild on March 6.
The Predators will conclude their season with five games in April, hosting their season finale against the Dallas Stars on April 10.
Ticket Information and Key Dates
For St. Louis Blues fans, full season tickets are currently available for the 2026-27 season. These can be secured through the team’s official website. Half-season and mini-plan deposits are also available, with inquiries directed to a specific phone number.
The on-sale date for single-game tickets for the Blues will be announced at a later time. Fans can sign up to receive email communications from the Blues to stay informed about the schedule and ticket releases.
The Nashville Predators‘ schedule also highlights several key matchups. Their first home game and season opener is October 1 against Minnesota. Their first road game is October 6 against Toronto. They will host the defending Stanley Cup champions, Carolina, on November 3 and have a Black Friday game against Utah on November 27. The Predators‘ New Year’s Day game is on January 1 against Florida at Bridgestone Arena. The All-Star break is scheduled from February 3 to February 12, and their final home game and season finale is April 10 against Dallas.
The Predators‘ schedule includes 11 back-to-backs, a decrease from 13 last season. Their longest road trip spans five games, occurring twice: from November 10 to November 17, and again from March 9 to March 17. January is their busiest month with 17 games, while October features the most home games with nine. The team has 14 Saturday games at Bridgestone Arena and 11 matinee games, nine of which are at home.
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Source: nhl.com
