2026-27 NHL On ABC Schedule: Dates, Times of Every Game, & TV Details

NHL on ABC 2026-27: Full Broadcast Schedule, Dates, Times, Complete Matchups

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.

Get ready for premium weekend hockey matchups with the 2026-27 NHL on ABC Schedule, delivering extensive over-the-air national coverage of the National Hockey League's expanded 84-game regular season. 

The highly anticipated "ABC Hockey Saturday" broadcast slate officially returns on January 16, 2027, kicking off a thrilling 16-game weekly lineup with an Original Six showdown between the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers. 

As a foundational pillar of the Walt Disney Company's exclusive 100-game package, ABC will showcase marquee hockey events, including the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Game on February 6 from UBS Arena, 

and the highly anticipated 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series under the primetime lights of AT&T Stadium on February 20.

 Whether you are tracking division rivalries or looking to stream games live via the ESPN App, staying updated on the NHL on ABC TV channels and times ensures you won't miss a single moment of the action leading directly into the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The complete 2026-27 NHL on ABC regular-season schedule is below.

NHL on ABC Schedule: 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 - 

Key 2026-27 NHL Events on ABC

The ABC schedule includes several major events during the 2026-27 NHL season.

ABC Hockey Saturday

ABC Hockey Saturday officially returns on January 16, 2027, with the Bruins visiting the Rangers.

The Saturday schedule continues throughout the regular season with nationally televised games featuring several major NHL teams and division rivalries.

2027 NHL All-Star Game

The 2027 NHL All-Star Game is scheduled for February 6, 2027, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

The game will air live on ABC at 3:00 PM ET.

2027 NHL Stadium Series

The 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series takes place on February 20, 2027, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars will meet in the featured outdoor game at 8:00 PM ET.

How to Watch the NHL on ABC in 2026-27

ABC provides over-the-air national coverage of selected NHL games during the 2026-27 season.

Fans can watch the listed games on ABC, with additional streaming availability subject to the NHL's national broadcast and streaming arrangements.

The ABC schedule also leads into coverage of select games during the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

2026-27 NHL on ABC Schedule: Key Details

• Network: ABC
• Season: 2026-27 NHL regular season
• Regular-season ABC games: 16
• ABC Hockey Saturday: Begins January 16, 2027
• 2027 NHL All-Star Game: February 6, 2027
• 2027 NHL Stadium Series: February 20, 2027
• Stadium Series venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
• All-Star venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
• Times: Eastern Time
• Schedule: Subject to change

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026-27 NHL on ABC schedule begin?

ABC's 2026-27 NHL regular-season schedule begins on Saturday, January 16, 2027, with the Boston Bruins visiting the New York Rangers.

How many NHL regular-season games will ABC show in 2026-27?

ABC will televise 16 regular-season NHL games during the 2026-27 season.

When is the 2027 NHL All-Star Game?

The 2027 NHL All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

When is the 2027 NHL Stadium Series?

The 2027 NHL Stadium Series is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2027, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Who plays in the 2027 NHL Stadium Series game on ABC?

The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars are scheduled to meet in the featured Stadium Series matchup at AT&T Stadium.

Final Takeaway

The 2026-27 NHL on ABC schedule features 16 regular-season games, including ABC Hockey Saturday, the 2027 NHL All-Star Game, and the 2027 NHL Stadium Series.

With several doubleheaders and tripleheaders scheduled between January and April, ABC will provide national coverage of key NHL matchups as the regular season moves toward the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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