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2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Schedule Printable – The official 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks schedule includes 84 regular-season games: 42 at home and 42 away. Chicago opens at the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and closes the regular season at home against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, April 10, 2027. Every game time below is shown in Central Time (CT).
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 NHL regular season begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and concludes Saturday, April 10, 2027. The Blackhawks play on both dates. The league expanded the schedule to 84 games per team for 2026-27.
2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Schedule Printable
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Chicago Blackhawks Schedule 2026-27 by Month
September 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tuesday | Vegas Golden Knights | Away | T-Mobile Arena | 9:30 PM CT | ESPN |
October 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Thursday | Utah Mammoth | Away | Delta Center | 8:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | Buffalo Sabres | Away | KeyBank Center | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Tuesday | St. Louis Blues | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Thursday | New York Islanders | Away | UBS Arena | 6:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday | Carolina Hurricanes | Home | United Center | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Tuesday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Thursday | Winnipeg Jets | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Saturday | Dallas Stars | Home | United Center | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Friday | Montreal Canadiens | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Sunday | Florida Panthers | Home | United Center | 2:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Tuesday | Los Angeles Kings | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Thursday | Detroit Red Wings | Away | Little Caesars Arena | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Saturday | Boston Bruins | Away | TD Garden | 12:00 PM CT | TBA |
November 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Monday | Colorado Avalanche | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Florida Panthers | Away | Amerant Bank Arena | 6:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Thursday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Away | Benchmark International Arena | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Saturday | Carolina Hurricanes | Away | Lenovo Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Thursday | Buffalo Sabres | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Saturday | Winnipeg Jets | Home | United Center | 2:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Home | United Center | 6:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Thursday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Saturday | Calgary Flames | Away | Scotiabank Saddledome | 2:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Sunday | Vancouver Canucks | Away | Rogers Arena | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Seattle Kraken | Away | Climate Pledge Arena | 8:40 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Friday | New York Rangers | Home | United Center | 4:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Sunday | Minnesota Wild | Home | United Center | 2:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Monday | Winnipeg Jets | Away | Canada Life Centre | 6:30 PM CT | TBA |
December 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2026 | Thursday | Nashville Predators | Away | Bridgestone Arena | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Friday | St. Louis Blues | Away | Enterprise Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Sunday | Edmonton Oilers | Home | United Center | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Away | PPG Paints Arena | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Thursday | Winnipeg Jets | Away | Canada Life Centre | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Saturday | Utah Mammoth | Home | United Center | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Friday | Ottawa Senators | Away | PSD Bank Dome | 12:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Sunday | Ottawa Senators | Home | PSD Bank Dome | 7:00 AM CT | TBA |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Sunday | Philadelphia Flyers | Home | United Center | 2:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Dec 29, 2026 | Tuesday | Vegas Golden Knights | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
January 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Friday | Boston Bruins | Home | United Center | 2:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Saturday | Dallas Stars | Away | American Airlines Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Monday | Montreal Canadiens | Away | Centre Bell | 6:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Thursday | New York Rangers | Away | Madison Square Garden | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Saturday | New Jersey Devils | Away | Prudential Center | 11:00 AM CT | TBA |
| Jan 10, 2027 | Sunday | Philadelphia Flyers | Away | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 6:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 12, 2027 | Tuesday | Utah Mammoth | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 14, 2027 | Thursday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Away | Scotiabank Arena | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Saturday | Detroit Red Wings | Home | United Center | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Monday | Calgary Flames | Home | United Center | 7:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Wednesday | Dallas Stars | Home | United Center | 8:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Friday | Vancouver Canucks | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Sunday | Vegas Golden Knights | Home | United Center | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Tuesday | St. Louis Blues | Away | Enterprise Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 28, 2027 | Thursday | Anaheim Ducks | Away | Honda Center | 9:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Saturday | San Jose Sharks | Away | SAP Center at San Jose | 3:00 PM CT | TBA |
February 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2027 | Wednesday | San Jose Sharks | Away | SAP Center at San Jose | 9:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Feb 11, 2027 | Thursday | Anaheim Ducks | Away | Honda Center | 9:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Saturday | Los Angeles Kings | Away | Crypto.com Arena | 5:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Feb 17, 2027 | Wednesday | St. Louis Blues | Home | United Center | 6:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Saturday | Minnesota Wild | Home | United Center | 2:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Sunday | New Jersey Devils | Home | United Center | 2:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Tuesday | New York Islanders | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Friday | Los Angeles Kings | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Feb 28, 2027 | Sunday | Colorado Avalanche | Home | United Center | 5:30 PM CT | TBA |
March 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2027 | Monday | Edmonton Oilers | Home | United Center | 7:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 3, 2027 | Wednesday | Vancouver Canucks | Away | Rogers Arena | 9:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Friday | Calgary Flames | Away | Scotiabank Saddledome | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Saturday | Edmonton Oilers | Away | Rogers Place | 9:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Monday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Washington Capitals | Home | United Center | 8:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Saturday | Colorado Avalanche | Away | Ball Arena | 5:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Sunday | Anaheim Ducks | Home | United Center | 3:30 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 16, 2027 | Tuesday | San Jose Sharks | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 19, 2027 | Friday | Utah Mammoth | Away | Delta Center | 9:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Sunday | Colorado Avalanche | Away | Ball Arena | 4:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Minnesota Wild | Away | Grand Casino Arena | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Thursday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Away | Nationwide Arena | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Friday | Nashville Predators | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Sunday | Seattle Kraken | Home | United Center | 2:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Tuesday | Washington Capitals | Away | Capital One Arena | 6:00 PM CT | TBA |
April 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2027 | Thursday | Nashville Predators | Away | Bridgestone Arena | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Saturday | Dallas Stars | Away | American Airlines Center | 5:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Tuesday | Minnesota Wild | Away | Grand Casino Arena | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Thursday | Nashville Predators | Home | United Center | 7:00 PM CT | TBA |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Saturday | Seattle Kraken | Home | United Center | 5:00 PM CT | TBA |
Chicago Blackhawks Home Schedule 2026-27
Chicago has 42 home games. Regular Chicago home games are scheduled at United Center. The home opener is Tuesday, October 6, 2026, against the St. Louis Blues at 7:00 PM CT. The longest home stands run from October 10–27 and February 17–March 1, with seven games in each stretch.
Chicago Blackhawks Away Schedule 2026-27
The Blackhawks have 42 away games. The road schedule begins September 29 at T-Mobile Arena against Vegas. Chicago also plays two regular-season games against the Ottawa Senators at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, on December 18 and December 20. The season-long five-game road trip runs January 2–10.
Important Games and Matchups
- Season opener: September 29 at the Vegas Golden Knights, 9:30 PM CT on ESPN.
- Home opener: October 6 vs. the St. Louis Blues, 7:00 PM CT.
- NHL Global Series Germany: December 18 and 20 vs. the Ottawa Senators at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf.
- New Year’s Day: January 1 vs. the Boston Bruins, 2:00 PM CT.
- Regular-season finale: April 10 vs. the Seattle Kraken, 5:00 PM CT.
Rivalry Games
Central Division matchups are the core rivalry dates on this schedule. Chicago plays four games each against the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Utah Mammoth and Winnipeg Jets—two at home and two away. Original Six meetings with Boston, Detroit, Montreal, the New York Rangers and Toronto are also notable dates for many fans.
How to Watch Chicago Blackhawks Games?
The September 29 opener is confirmed for ESPN. The NHL identifies The Walt Disney Company (ESPN/ABC) and TNT Sports (TNT/HBO Max) as U.S. national partners for 2026-27, but the complete national and local Blackhawks broadcast schedule was not available when this article was updated. Entries without an official listing therefore show “TBA.” Check the official Blackhawks broadcast schedule and NHL game page before each game; availability can depend on location and blackout rules.
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Schedule Update Notice
Dates, start times, venues and broadcast information can change. This page reflects the official schedule available on August 6, 2026. Confirm game details at NHL.com or Blackhawks.com before traveling, purchasing tickets or choosing a streaming service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many games do the Blackhawks play in 2026-27?
Chicago is scheduled for 84 regular-season games: 42 home and 42 away.
When is the Blackhawks’ first game?
The season opener is Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Vegas Golden Knights at 9:30 PM CT.
When is the Blackhawks’ home opener?
The home opener is Tuesday, October 6, 2026, against the St. Louis Blues at 7:00 PM CT at United Center.
What time zone does this schedule use?
All times in this article and the printable are Central Time (CT), including away and international games.
Are preseason and playoff games included?
No. The tables contain regular-season games only.
Where are the Germany games played?
The December 18 and December 20 games against Ottawa are scheduled at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Why do some broadcast listings say TBA?
The complete broadcast schedule had not been announced as of the update date. TBA is used instead of guessing.
Official Sources
- Chicago Blackhawks: 2026-27 regular-season schedule announcement
- Official Chicago Blackhawks schedule
- NHL: 2026-27 regular-season schedule announcement
- ESPN Chicago Blackhawks schedule
Last updated: August 6, 2026.