When does the NHL season start?

Q: When does the NHL season start?

📅 Live answer: The next scheduled NHL game is on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 — today : Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs. See the full schedule at /sports/nhl/ . The NHL regular season starts in early-to-mid October and runs through April. See games at NHL schedule .

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The next scheduled NHL game is on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 — today: Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs. See the full schedule at /sports/nhl/.

The NHL regular season starts in early-to-mid October and runs through April. See games at NHL schedule.