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2026-27 New York Islanders Schedule Printable – The official 2026-27 New York Islanders schedule includes 84 regular-season games: 42 at home and 42 away. New York opens against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 and closes against the Columbus Blue Jackets 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 New York Islanders Schedule Printable
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New York Islanders Schedule 2026-27 by Month
September 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wednesday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Away | Scotiabank Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
October 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | New Jersey Devils | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Tuesday | New York Rangers | Away | Madison Square Garden | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Thursday | Chicago Blackhawks | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Tuesday | Vancouver Canucks | Home | UBS Arena | 7:45 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Thursday | Ottawa Senators | Away | Canadian Tire Centre | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Saturday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Away | Scotiabank Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Anaheim Ducks | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Thursday | Los Angeles Kings | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Sunday | Dallas Stars | Away | American Airlines Center | 6:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Tuesday | Nashville Predators | Away | Bridgestone Arena | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Thursday | Minnesota Wild | Away | Grand Casino Arena | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Saturday | Edmonton Oilers | Home | UBS Arena | 3:30 PM ET | TBA |
November 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Thursday | Carolina Hurricanes | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Saturday | New Jersey Devils | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Monday | San Jose Sharks | Away | SAP Center at San Jose | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Thursday | Los Angeles Kings | Away | Crypto.com Arena | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Saturday | Anaheim Ducks | Away | Honda Center | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Thursday | Winnipeg Jets | Away | Canada Life Centre | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Saturday | Detroit Red Wings | Away | Little Caesars Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Monday | Toronto Maple Leafs | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Wednesday | St. Louis Blues | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Friday | Winnipeg Jets | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Saturday | Philadelphia Flyers | Away | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
December 2026
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2026 | Tuesday | Florida Panthers | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Thursday | Philadelphia Flyers | Away | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Friday | San Jose Sharks | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Monday | Colorado Avalanche | Home | UBS Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Thursday | Calgary Flames | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Friday | Carolina Hurricanes | Away | Lenovo Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Utah Mammoth | Away | Delta Center | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Colorado Avalanche | Away | Ball Arena | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Friday | Vegas Golden Knights | Away | T-Mobile Arena | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Sunday | New York Rangers | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Boston Bruins | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boston Bruins | Away | TD Garden | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Sunday | Ottawa Senators | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Wednesday | Washington Capitals | Home | UBS Arena | 4:00 PM ET | TBA |
January 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2027 | Saturday | Seattle Kraken | Away | Climate Pledge Arena | 10:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Tuesday | Vancouver Canucks | Away | Rogers Arena | 9:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Thursday | Calgary Flames | Away | Scotiabank Saddledome | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Saturday | Edmonton Oilers | Away | Rogers Place | 3:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Wednesday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Friday | Dallas Stars | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Saturday | New Jersey Devils | Away | Prudential Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Monday | Nashville Predators | Home | UBS Arena | 3:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Wednesday | Buffalo Sabres | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Friday | Washington Capitals | Away | Capital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Saturday | Seattle Kraken | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Tuesday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Away | PPG Paints Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 28, 2027 | Thursday | Carolina Hurricanes | Away | Lenovo Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Saturday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Away | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
February 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2027 | Monday | Florida Panthers | Away | Amerant Bank Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 3, 2027 | Wednesday | Buffalo Sabres | Away | KeyBank Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Friday | New York Rangers | Away | Madison Square Garden | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Saturday | Minnesota Wild | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Monday | Utah Mammoth | Home | UBS Arena | 3:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 18, 2027 | Thursday | New York Rangers | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Saturday | Montreal Canadiens | Away | Centre Bell | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 22, 2027 | Monday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Away | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Tuesday | Chicago Blackhawks | Away | United Center | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Friday | Philadelphia Flyers | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Saturday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Away | Nationwide Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
March 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2027 | Monday | Washington Capitals | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 4, 2027 | Thursday | Vegas Golden Knights | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 7, 2027 | Sunday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Home | UBS Arena | 1:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Montreal Canadiens | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Friday | Florida Panthers | Away | Amerant Bank Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Saturday | Tampa Bay Lightning | Away | Benchmark International Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Monday | Boston Bruins | Away | TD Garden | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 17, 2027 | Wednesday | Washington Capitals | Away | Capital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Saturday | Philadelphia Flyers | Home | UBS Arena | 3:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Sunday | Buffalo Sabres | Home | UBS Arena | 3:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Thursday | St. Louis Blues | Away | Enterprise Center | 8:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Saturday | Detroit Red Wings | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Tuesday | Carolina Hurricanes | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
April 2027
| Date | Day | Opponent | Home/Away | Venue | Game Time | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2027 | Thursday | Pittsburgh Penguins | Away | PPG Paints Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Friday | Ottawa Senators | Home | UBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 4, 2027 | Sunday | Montreal Canadiens | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Tuesday | Detroit Red Wings | Home | UBS Arena | 7:30 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Thursday | New Jersey Devils | Away | Prudential Center | 7:00 PM ET | TBA |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Saturday | Columbus Blue Jackets | Home | UBS Arena | 5:00 PM ET | TBA |
New York Islanders Home Schedule 2026-27
New York has 42 designated home games. The first is Saturday, October 3, 2026 against the New Jersey Devils at 7:30 PM ET. Regular home games are scheduled at UBS Arena.
New York Islanders Away Schedule 2026-27
The Islanders have 42 designated away games. Their first road game is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Always confirm the venue and start time before traveling.
Important Games and Matchups
The Islanders’ official 84-game schedule is listed below. UBS Arena also hosts the NHL All-Star festivities in February, which are not included as regular-season games.
- Season opener: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs (Away), 7:30 PM ET.
- Home opener: Saturday, October 3, 2026 vs. the New Jersey Devils, 7:30 PM ET.
- Regular-season finale: Saturday, April 10, 2027 vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets (Home), 5:00 PM ET.
Rivalry Games
Metropolitan Division games against Carolina, Columbus, New Jersey, the New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington headline the Islanders’ rivalry schedule.
How to Watch New York Islanders Games
The NHL identifies ESPN/ABC and TNT/HBO Max as U.S. national broadcast partners for 2026-27. The complete national and local Islanders 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 Islanders play in 2026-27?
New York is scheduled for 84 regular-season games: 42 home and 42 away.
When is the Islanders first game?
The opener is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:30 PM ET.
When is the Islanders home opener?
The home opener is Saturday, October 3, 2026 against the New Jersey Devils at 7:30 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
- New York Islanders official schedule announcement
- Official New York Islanders schedule
- NHL 2026-27 regular-season schedule announcement
Last updated: August 6, 2026.