2025-26 NHL Season Key Dates

Gary Bettman unveiled the 2025-2026 NHL season talented events for the 109th edition of National Hockey League. The NHL Entry Draft will held on June 27-28, 2025. Regular Season, 4 Nations Face-Off, Winter Classic, Stadium Series, Global Series, Playoffs & Stanley Cup Finals dates, schedules, and locations are here.

The Canada, Sweden, United States, and Finland competing 4 Nations Face-Off tournament from Thu, Feb 12 to Feb 20, 2026. A total of seven games are scheduled each other round of robin format.

When is the 2025-26 NHL regular season?

The 2025-26 NHL regular season will begin on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, and the season is expected to end on April 17, 2026.

When does the 2026 NHL playoffs?

After the regular season NHL playoff dramatic games will be held in April 19 and the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals traditionally held in Thu, June 4, 2026.

What is the NHL Winter Classic 2026?

The New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers will host for the 2026 NHL Winter Classic game. The matchup will kickoff at LoanDepot Park Stadium in Miami, Florida on Fri, Jan 2, 2026.

When is 2026 NHL Global Series?

The Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins will meet for the NHL Global Series on Nov 14-16, 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden.

When is the 2026 NHL Stadium Series start?

The Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning will battle for the 2026 NHL Stadium Series. The game will kick off on Saturday, Sun, Feb 1, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

When does 2026 NHL All-Star Game?

The NHL players are participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics, there are no NHL All-Star Game will be held in 2026. The NHL All-Star Game plan for 2027, 2029, and 2031.