While the Stanley Cup playoffs just ended, the 2025-2026 NHL schedule release is right around the corner. When will the NHL Schedule Come Out?
When Does the 2025-2026 NHL Schedule Come Out?
The NHL is unique in that it releases its schedule almost immediately after the conclusion of the prior season. Last year, the NHL released last year’s schedule on July 2nd, 2024.
The earliest way to secure NHL tickets is to become a season ticket holder. The timing for this varies by team. Most NHL teams offer the opportunity for fans to make a deposit on next year’s season tickets during the second half of the current season. For instance, teams that follow this method began taking deposits for 2025-26 season tickets in the final weeks of the 2024-25 season. However, almost all teams start selling season tickets for the next season following the conclusion of their present season.
Those interested in buying season tickets are wise to act quickly. A high draft pick, a busy free agency or a big trade can often drive up the price of season tickets during the offseason. For example, the Blackhawks saw a surge in season ticket requests when they landed the No. 1 overall draft pick and selected top prospect Connor Bedard, making the market for season tickets much more competitive.
When Do Single-Game NHL Tickets Go on Sale?
When NHL teams release single-game tickets varies, but it generally happens around the time training camp starts in mid-September. This is the best time to cash in on tickets before prices go up once they hit the resale market.
Single-game tickets can be hard to come by for the biggest games and most anticipated matchups. And comparing resale marketplaces is tedious and can often lead to overpayment for seats. With all this in mind, we suggest trying to score tickets as soon as possible.
When Do Winter Classic Tickets Go on Sale?
2025-2026 Winter Classic tickets went on sale Wednesday, June 4.
One of the most in-demand games of the NHL regular season, the Winter Classic game this season is a showdown between the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers at Loan Depot Park. Learn more about Winter Classic tickets.
When Do NHL Playoff Tickets Go on Sale?
With so much parity in the NHL, oftentimes, playoff matchups aren’t decided until the final day of the season. But once the regular season concludes and matchups are set, playoff tickets go on sale. Season ticket holders usually get first dibs on playoff tickets, and what’s left becomes available to the general public after. Teams tend to sell playoff tickets for each round of the playoffs, but they won’t charge fans for games that aren’t played due to elimination or a series ending in less than seven games.
When do Stanley Cup tickets go on sale? Typically, not until after the conference champions have been decided.
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