2025-26 NHL Preseason: Schedule & Times
Gear up, hockey fans! The 2025-26 NHL preseason schedule is now unfolding, with the puck dropping on exciting matchups starting september 21, 2025. This initial wave of game announcements gives us a taste of what’s to come, including clashes between the San Jose Sharks and the Vegas Golden Knights, and the colorado Avalanche. News Directory 3 is your source for these early details, as teams prepare to evaluate talent and fine-tune strategies before the regular season. We have game times and locations, all set to help you plan your viewing schedule. So far, the Golden Knights and Sharks are already planning their first contests. Stay tuned for more games added to the schedule. The regular season is anticipated to begin on October 7. Discover what’s next in the evolving NHL landscape!
2025-26 NHL Preseason Schedule Taking Shape
Updated June 22, 2025
NHL teams are gradually releasing their preseason schedules for the 2025-26 season.The first games are set for Sept. 21, 2025, with teams playing six to eight games each. As schedules become available, they are being compiled.
The preseason gives teams an chance to assess new free agents and evaluate players drafted in the 2025 NHL draft. It also allows them to refine aspects of their game from the previous season.
Here are the announced schedules:
Anaheim Ducks
All times are Pacific Time.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept.21 | at Los Angeles Kings | Toyota Arena (Ontario, Calif.) | 3 p.m. |
| Sept. 22 | vs. Utah Mammoth | Honda Center | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 24 | vs. Los Angeles Kings | Honda Center | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | at los Angeles Kings | Dignity Health Arena (Bakersfield, Calif.) | 3 p.m. |
| Sept. 29 | vs. San Jose Sharks | Honda center | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 1 | at San Jose Sharks | SAP Center | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | at Los Angeles Kings | Crypto.com Arena | 1 p.m. |
Los Angeles Kings
| Date | Opponent | location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 21 | vs. Anaheim Ducks | Toyota Arena (Ontario, Calif.) | 3 p.m. |
| Sept. 23 | at Vegas Golden Knights | T-Mobile Arena | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 24 | at Anaheim Ducks | Honda Center | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | vs. Anaheim Ducks | Dignity Health Arena (Bakersfield, Calif.) | 3 p.m. |
| Sept. 30 | at utah Mammoth | Idaho Central Arena (Boise, Idaho) | 7 p.m. (6 p.m. PT) |
| Oct. 2 | at Utah Mammoth | Delta Center | 7 p.m. (6 p.m. PT) |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Anaheim Ducks | Crypto.com Arena | 1 p.m. |
San Jose Sharks
All times are Pacific Time.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 21 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | SAP Center | 5 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | SAP Center | 7 p.m. |
| sept. 29 | at Anaheim Ducks | Honda Center | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 1 | vs. Anaheim Ducks | SAP Center | 7 p.m. |
| Oct.3 | at Vegas Golden Knights | T-Mobile Arena | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | at Utah Mammoth | Delta Center | 6 p.m. |
Vegas Golden Knights
All times are Pacific Time.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 21 | at San Jose Sharks | SAP Center | 5 p.m. |
| sept. 23 | vs. Los Angeles Kings | T-Mobile arena | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 25 | vs. Utah Mammoth | T-Mobile Arena | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 | at San Jose Sharks | SAP Center | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 30 | at Colorado Avalanche | Ball Arena | 5 p.m. |
| Oct.1 | vs. Colorado Avalanche | T-Mobile Arena | 6 p.m. |
| Oct. 3 | vs. San jose Sharks | T-Mobile Arena | 7 p.m. |
Colorado Avalanche
all times are Mountain Time.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 21 | at Utah Mammoth | Denver | TBD |
| Sept. 21 | vs. Utah Mammoth | Ball Arena (Denver) | TBD |
| Sept. 27 | vs. Dallas Stars | Ball Arena (Denver) | 5 p.m. |
| sept. 30 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | ball Arena (Denver) | 6 p.m. |
| Oct. 1 | at Vegas Golden Knights | T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas) | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | at Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center (Dallas) | 4 p.m. |
What’s next
The 2025-26 NHL regular season is anticipated to begin on Oct. 7. The full regular season and postseason schedules are expected to be released soon.