2026 - 2027 NHL on ABC Schedule

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| ► Wednesday, August 26, 2026

✵ Highlights:

• ABC’s 2026-27 NHL schedule to feature 16 games, including ABC Hockey Saturday, 2027 NHL All-Star Game, and 2027 NHL Stadium Series from the Lone Star State.

• The schedule opens on Saturday, January 16, as the Boston Bruins visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York City at 12:00 PM ET.

• All-Star Weekend Returns in February 2027: The NHL All-Star Game is back on ABC’s schedule as the network exclusively televises the 2027 NHL All-Star Game from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Saturday, February 6, beginning at 3:00 PM ET.

• In February, the Vegas Golden Knights oppose the Dallas Stars in a primetime affair from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, on Saturday, February 20 at 8:00 PM ET/7:00 PM CT on ABC.

• THREE tripleheaders on ABC this season — Saturday, February 20; Saturday, April 3; and Saturday, April 10.

• Select 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs games on ABC!

This week, ABC announced its 2026-27 NHL regular season game schedule. ABC begins its sixth season covering the National Hockey League (NHL) under the current media rights deal. 16 regular-season games will be shown on ABC this year, including ABC Hockey Saturday, 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, 2027 Honda All-Star Weekend, and select games from the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

ABC’s schedule begins in mid-January (Saturday, January 16) and will run through the end of the regular season in April, consisting of weekend broadcasts (Saturday or Sunday).

ABC Hockey Saturday:

ABC Hockey Saturday returns for the sixth season, premiering on Saturday, January 16 when the Boston Bruins take on the New York Rangers at 12:00 PM ET. This game is part of 16 games on either Saturday or Sunday on the ABC broadcast network throughout the season.

2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series:

The 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series occurs on Saturday, February 20, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, as the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars meet in a primetime outdoor showcase at 8:00 PM ET/7:00 PM CT on ABC.

2027 Honda All-Star Weekend:

The league’s regular season will pause as the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend is set to take place on February 5-6 at UBS Arena, located on Long Island, New York, the home of the New York Islanders. This year’s event introduces a global dimension, showcasing the world’s elite players in a 3-on-3 round-robin tournament featuring five national teams: Canada, Finland, Sweden, the United States, and a World Team. The 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Game is on Saturday, February 6 at 3:00 PM ET on ABC.

This is the first NHL All-Star Game/Weekend since the 2024-25 season (no All-Star Game was held last season due to the Winter Olympics in Milan).

Stanley Cup Playoffs:

ABC will televise select games from the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning in early April, including first- and second-round playoff games and a Conference Final.

2026-27 NHL on ABC Exclusive Game Highlights:

• A pair of ABC Hockey Saturday tripleheaders to close out the regular season. Live games at 12:30 PM ET, 3:00 PM ET & 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, April 3 and Saturday, April 10.

For additional information about the 2026 - 2027 NHL on ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu schedule, please visit the following link.

The complete 2026-27 NHL on ABC regular-season broadcast schedule is below. Regular updates will be made throughout the season.

• NHL on ABC: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)

|| ● Saturday, January 16:

. Bruins at Rangers - ABC, 12:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Sunday, January 31:

. Flyers at Penguins - ABC, 12:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, February 6 — 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend (Elmont, New York):

. 2027 NHL All-Star Game (UBS Arena) - ABC, 3:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, February 20 (Tripleheader):

. Rangers at Flyers - ABC, 12:30 PM ET - 

. Wild at Blackhawks - ABC, 3:00 PM ET - 

. Golden Knights vs. Stars (AT&T Stadium) - ABC, 8:00 PM ET - 

- ⮞ 2027 NHL Stadium Series (AT&T Stadium - Arlington, Texas)

|| ● Saturday, February 27:

. Red Wings at Bruins - ABC, 12:30 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, March 6 (Doubleheader):

. Penguins at Bruins - ABC, 12:30 PM ET - 

. Rangers at Sabres - ABC, 3:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, March 13:

. Capitals at Penguins - ABC, 3:00 PM ET -

|| ● Saturday, March 20:

. Penguins at Rangers - ABC, 8:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, April 3 (Tripleheader):

. Panthers at Rangers - ABC, 12:30 PM ET -

. Lightning at Bruins - ABC, 3:00 PM ET - 

. Flyers at Penguins - ABC, 8:00 PM ET - 

|| ● Saturday, April 10 (Tripleheader):

. Capitals at Flyers - ABC, 12:30 PM ET - 

. Wild at Avalanche - ABC, 3:00 PM ET - 

. Bruins at Lightning - ABC, 8:00 PM ET - 

|| 🛈 Sources: NHL & ESPN Press Room ||

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