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Buffalo Sabres Schedule Quick Facts

Start with the key dates, then use the complete schedule below for every opponent, puck-drop time, TV listing and venue.

Regular-season opener

October 1, 2026

at Columbus Blue Jackets · 7:00 PM ET

Regular-season home opener

October 3, 2026

vs Chicago Blackhawks · 7:00 PM ET

Regular-season finale

April 10, 2027

vs Detroit Red Wings · 2:00 AM ET

Primary home arena

KeyBank Center

Listed venue for most Buffalo Sabres home games.

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Sep 21, 2026 – Apr 10, 2027

2026-27 Buffalo Sabres Schedule: Preseason & Regular Season

Filter by season stage, opponent, home/away and month. Start times convert to your local time, with Eastern Time kept underneath for reference.

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Date	Matchup	Your time	TV	Venue
Mon, Sep 21Preseason	Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins 1–4 · Final Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	SN-PIT+, MSG-B	PPG Paints Arena
Tue, Sep 22Preseason	Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres 1–5 · Final Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	KeyBank Center
Thu, Sep 24Preseason	Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings 2–3 · Final / OT Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	DSN, MSG-B	Little Caesars Arena
Sat, Sep 26Preseason	Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres 3–1 · Final Game details →	3:00 PM ET 3:00 PM ET	NHLN, SN-PIT+, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Thu, Oct 1Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets 3–6 · Final Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	CBJNHL, CBJHN, MSG-B	Nationwide Arena
Sat, Oct 3Regular season	Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres 3–4 · Final Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	CHSN, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Tue, Oct 6Regular season	Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres 2–3 · Final / OT Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	MINNHL, Wild+, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Thu, Oct 8Regular season	Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres 4–0 · Final Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	Prime Video, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Sat, Oct 10Regular season	Utah Mammoth at Buffalo Sabres 4–1 · Final Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	Mammoth+, Utah16, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Mon, Oct 12Regular season	Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres 3–5 · Final Game details →	1:00 PM ET 1:00 PM ET	SN, TVAS, MSG-B, SCRIPPS	KeyBank Center
Tue, Oct 13Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens 3–4 · Final / SO Game details →	6:30 PM ET 6:30 PM ET	TSN2, RDS, MSG-B	Centre Bell
Thu, Oct 15Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs 5–4 · Final / OT Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TSN4, MSG-B	Scotiabank Arena
Sat, Oct 17Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens 3–4 · Final / OT Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	SNE, NHLN, TVAS, MSG-B	Centre Bell
Wed, Oct 21Regular season	Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres 3–1 · Final Game details →	7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET	TNT, truTV, HBO MAX	KeyBank Center
Sat, Oct 24Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals 3–4 · Final / OT Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	MSG-B, MNMT	Capital One Arena
Tue, Oct 27Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks 2–0 · Final Game details →	10:30 PM ET 10:30 PM ET	ESPN, SN360	SAP Center at San Jose
Thu, Oct 29Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks 7–6 · Final Game details →	10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET	ESPN+, HULU, Disney+, SN+	Honda Center
Sat, Oct 31Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings 3–2 · Final Game details →	4:00 PM ET 4:00 PM ET	SN1, ABTV , MSG-B	Crypto.com Arena
Wed, Nov 4Regular season	Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres 2–1 · Final Game details →	7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET	Prime, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Fri, Nov 6Regular season	Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres 2–5 · Final Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	SN+, TVAS, CBJHN, MSG-B, CBJNHL	KeyBank Center
Sun, Nov 8Regular season	Vegas Golden Knights at Buffalo Sabres 4–1 · Final Game details →	3:30 PM ET 3:30 PM ET	SN1, TVAS, MSG-B, SCRIPPS	KeyBank Center
Wed, Nov 11Regular season	Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres 8–3 · Final Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TNT, truTV, HBO MAX	KeyBank Center
Thu, Nov 12Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks 2–3 · Final / OT Game details →	8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET	CHSN, MSG-B	United Center
Sat, Nov 14Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Dallas Stars Game details →	8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET	Prime Video, MSG-B	American Airlines Center
Tue, Nov 17Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	NBCSP, MSG-B	Xfinity Mobile Arena
Thu, Nov 19Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	MSG-B, MNMT	Capital One Arena
Sat, Nov 21Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers Game details →	2:00 AM ET 2:00 AM ET	SCRIPPS, MSG-B	Amerant Bank Arena
Sun, Nov 22Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	1:00 AM ET 1:00 AM ET	TVAS, The Spot, MSG-B	Benchmark International Arena
Wed, Nov 25Regular season	New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	MSG 2, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Fri, Nov 27Regular season	Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	4:00 AM ET 4:00 AM ET	TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, TVAS	KeyBank Center
Tue, Dec 1Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers Game details →	4:00 AM ET 4:00 AM ET	SNO, SN1, TVAS2, MSG-B	Rogers Place
Thu, Dec 3Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Calgary Flames Game details →	4:00 AM ET 4:00 AM ET	SN1, MSG-B	Scotiabank Saddledome
Fri, Dec 4Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks Game details →	5:00 AM ET 5:00 AM ET	SN, TVAS, MSG-B	Rogers Arena
Sun, Dec 6Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Seattle Kraken Game details →	4:00 AM ET 4:00 AM ET	MSG-B	Climate Pledge Arena
Thu, Dec 10Regular season	Edmonton Oilers at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SN, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Sat, Dec 12Regular season	Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Mon, Dec 14Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators Game details →	10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET	MSG-B	Canadian Tire Centre
Tue, Dec 15Regular season	Calgary Flames at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SNW, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Fri, Dec 18Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	ESPN+, HULU, Disney+	KeyBank Center
Sun, Dec 20Regular season	Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	2:00 AM ET 2:00 AM ET	MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Tue, Dec 22Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SN-PIT, MSG-B	PPG Paints Arena
Sat, Dec 26Regular season	New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	MSG, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Mon, Dec 28Regular season	Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	DSN, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Wed, Dec 30Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SCRIPPS, MSG-B	Amerant Bank Arena
Sat, Jan 2Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	The Spot, MSG-B	Benchmark International Arena
Mon, Jan 4Regular season	Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	SN+, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Tue, Jan 5Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, TVAS	TD Garden
Fri, Jan 8Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TVAS, CBJNHL, MSG-B	Nationwide Arena
Sat, Jan 9Regular season	Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	CARNHL, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Tue, Jan 12Regular season	New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	MSGSN, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Thu, Jan 14Regular season	Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Sat, Jan 16Regular season	Nashville Predators at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SCRIPPS, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Mon, Jan 18Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET	MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Wed, Jan 20Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	MSGSN, MSG-B	UBS Arena
Thu, Jan 21Regular season	Seattle Kraken at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Sun, Jan 24Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Winnipeg Jets Game details →	11:00 PM ET 11:00 PM ET	MSG-B	Canada Life Centre
Wed, Jan 27Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Utah Mammoth Game details →	5:00 AM ET 5:00 AM ET	Utah16, MSG-B	Delta Center
Thu, Jan 28Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights Game details →	6:00 AM ET 6:00 AM ET	SCRIPPS, MSG-B	T-Mobile Arena
Sat, Jan 30Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Colorado Avalanche Game details →	1:00 AM ET 1:00 AM ET	MSG-B	Ball Arena
Wed, Feb 3Regular season	New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	MSGSN, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Sat, Feb 13Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	CARNHL, MSG-B	Lenovo Center
Mon, Feb 15Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers Game details →	2:00 AM ET 2:00 AM ET	MSGSN, MSG-B	Madison Square Garden
Thu, Feb 18Regular season	Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	CARNHL, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Sat, Feb 20Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils Game details →	9:30 PM ET 9:30 PM ET	MSGSN, MSG-B	Prudential Center
Sun, Feb 21Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings Game details →	11:30 PM ET 11:30 PM ET	TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, TVAS	Little Caesars Arena
Wed, Feb 24Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TNT, truTV, HBO MAX	Xfinity Mobile Arena
Fri, Feb 26Regular season	Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Sat, Feb 27Regular season	Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SN, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Tue, Mar 2Regular season	Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TVAS, SN-PIT, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Thu, Mar 4Regular season	St. Louis Blues at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	STLNHL, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Sat, Mar 6Regular season	New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	11:00 PM ET 11:00 PM ET	ABC	KeyBank Center
Sun, Mar 7Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators Game details →	11:00 PM ET 11:00 PM ET	MSG-B	Canadian Tire Centre
Tue, Mar 9Regular season	Vancouver Canucks at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SNP, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Fri, Mar 12Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TVAS, DSN, MSG-B	Little Caesars Arena
Sun, Mar 14Regular season	Buffalo Sabres at Minnesota Wild Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TNT, truTV, HBO MAX	Grand Casino Arena

Season planning

2026-27 Buffalo Sabres Schedule Highlights

These totals are calculated from the 84 regular-season games, so you can quickly spot long home stretches, road trips and the busiest parts of the season.

Longest Buffalo Sabres Homestand

5 consecutive home games from Oct 3–12, 2026.

Longest Buffalo Sabres Road Trip

6 consecutive road games from Nov 12–22, 2026.

Busiest Month: January

Buffalo Sabres play 15 games in January, the largest monthly total on this schedule.

Busiest Day: Saturday

Buffalo Sabres have 20 games scheduled on Saturdays.

Weekend Home Games

There are 12 listed home games on Saturdays or Sundays.

Atlantic Division Games

The 2026-27 format gives Buffalo Sabres four games against each division rival: two home and two away.

The NHL’s official format is 84 games per club: 28 within the division, 24 against the rest of the conference and 32 against the other conference. Review the official 2026-27 schedule facts.

Month by month

Buffalo Sabres Schedule by Month

Choose a month to filter the game table. Each card counts preseason and regular-season home and road games; the stage filter can narrow the selected month further.

Buffalo Sabres Schedule in September 2026

4 games · 2 home · 2 road

Buffalo Sabres Schedule in October 2026

14 games · 6 home · 8 road

Buffalo Sabres Schedule in November 2026

12 games · 6 home · 6 road

Buffalo Sabres Schedule in December 2026

14 games · 7 home · 7 road

Buffalo Sabres Schedule in January 2027

15 games · 7 home · 8 road

Buffalo Sabres Schedule in February 2027

9 games · 4 home · 5 road

Buffalo Sabres Schedule in March 2027

15 games · 8 home · 7 road

Buffalo Sabres Schedule in April 2027

5 games · 4 home · 1 road

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Broadcast guide

How to Watch Buffalo Sabres Games in 2026-27

Start with the TV column beside each matchup. Availability can differ by game, country, region and subscription package.

National and Regional TV Listings

Each row shows the national or regional networks currently included in the schedule data. Search a network name to find matching games.

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Fast answers

Buffalo Sabres Schedule 2026-27 FAQ

How many games do the Buffalo Sabres play in 2026-27?

The Buffalo Sabres play 84 regular-season games: 42 at home and 42 on the road.

When does the Buffalo Sabres season start?

The season opener is October 1, 2026, at Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 PM ET.

When is the next Buffalo Sabres game?

The next listed game is November 14, 2026, at Dallas Stars at 8:00 PM ET.

Are Buffalo Sabres game times shown in my time zone?

Yes. The Your Time column uses the zone selected above. Eastern Time remains directly below each converted time for reference.

Where can I find the Buffalo Sabres TV schedule?

Use the TV column in the complete schedule. Search by a network name, and treat TBA as an unconfirmed or not-yet-included listing.

Can I print or download the Buffalo Sabres schedule?

Yes. Use the buttons above to open the one-page printable schedule, subscribe to the team calendar or download a free ICS file.

Division rivals

Atlantic Division Team Schedules

Compare the Buffalo Sabres schedule with every other Atlantic Division team. Division opponents meet four times in 2026-27.

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Buffalo Sabres Schedule 2026-27: Dates, Times & TV