How many games does an NHL team play in 2026-27?

Each team plays 84 games in 2026-27, up from 82 in previous seasons. That works out to 42 home dates and 42 on the road, and 1,344 games across the league.

When does the 2026-27 NHL season start and end?

The regular season opens on September 29, 2026 and ends on April 10, 2027. Pre-season games run in the weeks before opening night, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin in mid-April.

How many teams play in the NHL?

The NHL has 32 teams, split into 4 divisions across 2 conferences. Seven of them are in Canada and 25 are in the United States.

Where do I buy regular season NHL tickets?

Twenty-eight of the 32 teams sell through Ticketmaster, an official partner of the league. The Florida Panthers, Utah Mammoth, and Minnesota Wild sell through SeatGeek, and the Vegas Golden Knights sell through AXS.

Is there a resale market for NHL tickets?

Yes. NHL tickets are resold on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Gametime. Prices on those sites often fall in the hours before puck drop, when sellers would rather take a low offer than lose the sale entirely.

When is the cheapest time to buy NHL tickets?

There are two cheap windows. The first is the single-game on-sale date, when seats are still at face value. The second is the day of the game, when resale prices soften. Midweek games against non-rivals are the least expensive dates on any team's calendar.

Which credit card gets you presale access to NHL tickets?

Eligible American Express cards give early access through American Express Front Of The Line in Canada and American Express Experiences in the US. You can sign up for alerts through those services so you hear about an on-sale before the general public does.

Can I pay for NHL tickets with points?

Not usually at the point of sale, but you can apply points to the charge afterwards. With Scene+, tickets normally code as entertainment, so the rate is 1,500 points = $10 as a statement credit. Travel purchases tied to the same trip, such as flights and hotels, get the better rate of 1,000 points = $10.