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2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Printable – The official 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning schedule includes 84 regular-season games: 42 at home and 42 away. Tampa Bay opens against the New York Rangers on Thursday, October 1, 2026 and closes against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, April 10, 2027. Every game time below is shown in ET.
Quick note: This page includes regular-season games only. Preseason and playoff games are excluded. Broadcast listings that have not yet been announced are marked TBA.
When Does the 2026-27 NHL Regular Season Start and End?
The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and concludes Saturday, April 10, 2027. The league schedule has expanded to 84 games per team.
2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Printable
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Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule 2026-27 by Month
October 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Thursday | New York Rangers | Away | Madison Square Garden | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | Washington Capitals | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Monday | Philadelphia Flyers | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Thursday | Minnesota Wild | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday | New York Islanders | Away | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Tuesday | New York Rangers | Away | Madison Square Garden | 7:15 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Thursday | Seattle Kraken | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Saturday | Vancouver Canucks | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 4:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Vegas Golden Knights | Away | T-Mobile Arena | 10:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Friday | Colorado Avalanche | Away | Ball Arena | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Saturday | Utah Mammoth | Away | Delta Center | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Thursday | Winnipeg Jets | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Saturday | Nashville Predators | Away | Bridgestone Arena | 2:00 PM ET | TBA |
November 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Detroit Red Wings | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Thursday | Chicago Blackhawks | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Saturday | Minnesota Wild | Away | Grand Casino Arena | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Sunday | Winnipeg Jets | Away | Canada Life Centre | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Buffalo Sabres | Away | KeyBank Center | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Thursday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Away | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Saturday | Detroit Red Wings | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Washington Capitals | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Thursday | Edmonton Oilers | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Sunday | Buffalo Sabres | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 5:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Carolina Hurricanes | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Friday | Ottawa Senators | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 3:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Saturday | Florida Panthers | Away | Amerant Bank Arena | 6:00 PM ET | TBA |
December 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2026 | Wednesday | Montreal Canadiens | Away | Centre Bell | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Saturday | Ottawa Senators | Away | Canadian Tire Centre | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Monday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Thursday | Boston Bruins | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Saturday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 3:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Sunday | St. Louis Blues | Away | Enterprise Center | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Away | PPG Paints Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Thursday | Calgary Flames | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Saturday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Away | Scotiabank Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Sunday | Detroit Red Wings | Away | Little Caesars Arena | 5:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Tuesday | St. Louis Blues | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Florida Panthers | Away | Amerant Bank Arena | 6:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Monday | Carolina Hurricanes | Away | Lenovo Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 29, 2026 | Tuesday | Nashville Predators | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Thursday | Montreal Canadiens | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 2:00 PM ET | TBA |
January 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2027 | Saturday | Buffalo Sabres | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Tuesday | Seattle Kraken | Away | Climate Pledge Arena | 9:40 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Thursday | Vancouver Canucks | Away | Rogers Arena | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Saturday | Calgary Flames | Away | Scotiabank Saddledome | 3:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Monday | Edmonton Oilers | Away | Rogers Place | 8:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 14, 2027 | Thursday | Vegas Golden Knights | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Saturday | Ottawa Senators | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 3:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Monday | Boston Bruins | Away | TD Garden | 1:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 21, 2027 | Thursday | New Jersey Devils | Away | Prudential Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Saturday | Detroit Red Wings | Away | Little Caesars Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Tuesday | Los Angeles Kings | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Saturday | New York Islanders | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
February 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2027 | Tuesday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Away | PPG Paints Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 3, 2027 | Wednesday | Philadelphia Flyers | Away | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Friday | Dallas Stars | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Saturday | Colorado Avalanche | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Tuesday | Florida Panthers | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 18, 2027 | Thursday | Anaheim Ducks | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Saturday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Tuesday | San Jose Sharks | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Thursday | Dallas Stars | Away | American Airlines Center | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Saturday | Carolina Hurricanes | Away | Lenovo Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 28, 2027 | Sunday | Utah Mammoth | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
March 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2027 | Wednesday | Los Angeles Kings | Away | Crypto.com Arena | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Friday | Anaheim Ducks | Away | Honda Center | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Saturday | San Jose Sharks | Away | SAP Center at San Jose | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Monday | Chicago Blackhawks | Away | United Center | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Thursday | New Jersey Devils | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Saturday | New York Islanders | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Monday | Washington Capitals | Away | Capital One Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 17, 2027 | Wednesday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Away | Scotiabank Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Thursday | Montreal Canadiens | Away | Centre Bell | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Saturday | Ottawa Senators | Away | Canadian Tire Centre | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Florida Panthers | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Thursday | Philadelphia Flyers | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Saturday | New York Rangers | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Tuesday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
April 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2027 | Thursday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Saturday | Boston Bruins | Away | TD Garden | 3:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Monday | Buffalo Sabres | Away | KeyBank Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Tuesday | New Jersey Devils | Away | Prudential Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Thursday | Montreal Canadiens | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Saturday | Boston Bruins | Home | Benchmark International Arena | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
Tampa Bay Lightning Home Schedule 2026-27
Tampa Bay has 42 designated home games. The first is Saturday, October 3, 2026 against the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET. Regular home games are scheduled at Benchmark International Arena.
Tampa Bay Lightning Away Schedule 2026-27
The Lightning have 42 designated away games. Their first road game is Thursday, October 1, 2026 against the New York Rangers. Always confirm the venue and start time before traveling.
Important Games and Matchups
Tampa Bay opens October 1 at the New York Rangers and hosts Washington in the October 3 home opener. The schedule includes two six-game homestands.
- Season opener: Thursday, October 1, 2026 vs. the New York Rangers (Away), 7:00 PM ET.
- Home opener: Saturday, October 3, 2026 vs. the Washington Capitals, 7:00 PM ET.
- Regular-season finale: Saturday, April 10, 2027 vs. the Boston Bruins (Home), 8:00 PM ET.
Rivalry Games
Atlantic Division matchups against Boston, Buffalo, Detroit, Florida, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto headline Tampa Bay’s rivalry schedule, especially the in-state games with Florida.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning Games
The NHL identifies ESPN/ABC and TNT/HBO Max as U.S. national broadcast partners for 2026-27. The complete national and local Lightning broadcast schedule was not available when this article was updated, so unconfirmed entries are marked “TBA.” Check the official team schedule and the NHL game page before each game. Streaming availability may depend on location and blackout rules.
How to Print or Save the Schedule
- Download the PDF for the clearest four-page printout.
- Select US Letter paper and portrait orientation.
- Print at 100% or “Actual Size.”
- Use the JPG files to save individual pages to a phone or computer.
Schedule Update Notice
Dates, times, venues and broadcast information can change. This page reflects the official schedule available on August 6, 2026. Verify details at NHL.com before traveling, purchasing tickets or choosing a streaming service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many games do the Lightning play in 2026-27?
Tampa Bay is scheduled for 84 regular-season games: 42 home and 42 away.
When is the Lightning first game?
The opener is Thursday, October 1, 2026 against the New York Rangers at 7:00 PM ET.
When is the Lightning home opener?
The home opener is Saturday, October 3, 2026 against the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET.
What time zone does this schedule use?
All times in the article and printable are shown in ET, including away games.
Are preseason and playoff games included?
No. Only official regular-season games are included.
Why do some broadcast listings say TBA?
Those broadcasts had not been officially announced as of the update date. TBA is used instead of guessing.
Official Sources
- Tampa Bay Lightning official schedule announcement
- Official Tampa Bay Lightning schedule
- NHL 2026-27 regular-season schedule announcement
Last updated: August 6, 2026.