NHL national television schedule announced for 2026-27 season

The NHL has announced its national television schedule for the 2026-27 season, with 172 games split between TNT Sports (72 games) and ESPN networks (100 games). The season opens with a tripleheader on September 29, while TNT will host key events including the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic between Montreal and Winnipeg on October 25, and the Discover NHL Winter Classic featuring Utah Mammoth vs. Colorado Avalanche on December 31 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. ESPN will broadcast the first three rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, while TNT will carry the 2027 Stanley Cup Final.