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Montreal Canadiens 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

September 29, 2026

at Toronto Maple Leafs · 7:00 PM ET

Regular-season home opener

October 6, 2026

vs Carolina Hurricanes · 7:00 PM ET

Regular-season finale

April 10, 2027

at Ottawa Senators · 3:00 AM ET

Primary home arena

Centre Bell

Listed venue for most Montreal Canadiens home games.

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Sep 19, 2026 – Apr 10, 2027

2026-27 Montreal Canadiens 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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Season stage Search Opponent Home / Away Month Time zone

Date	Matchup	Your time	TV	Venue
Sat, Mar 13Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators Game details →	4:00 AM ET 4:00 AM ET	SNE, SN1, TVAS	Canadian Tire Centre
Tue, Mar 16Regular season	Florida Panthers at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SCRIPPS	Centre Bell
Thu, Mar 18Regular season	Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	The Spot	Centre Bell
Sat, Mar 20Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings Game details →	8:30 PM ET 8:30 PM ET	DSN	Little Caesars Arena
Mon, Mar 22Regular season	Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	SN+, TVAS	Centre Bell
Wed, Mar 24Regular season	Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	Prime	Centre Bell
Sat, Mar 27Regular season	New Jersey Devils at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SNE, TVAS, MSGSN2	Centre Bell
Sun, Mar 28Regular season	Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	2:00 AM ET 2:00 AM ET	ESPN	Centre Bell
Tue, Mar 30Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TVAS, NESN	TD Garden
Thu, Apr 1Regular season	New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	MSG 2	Centre Bell
Sun, Apr 4Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at New York Islanders Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	MSGSN	UBS Arena
Tue, Apr 6Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers Game details →	3:15 AM ET 3:15 AM ET	SCRIPPS	Amerant Bank Arena
Thu, Apr 8Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TVAS, The Spot	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Apr 10Regular season	Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SN, TVAS	Canadian Tire Centre

Season planning

2026-27 Montreal Canadiens 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 Montreal Canadiens Homestand

5 consecutive home games from Dec 2–10, 2026.

Longest Montreal Canadiens Road Trip

4 consecutive road games from Oct 23–29, 2026.

Busiest Month: November

Montreal Canadiens play 14 games in November, the largest monthly total on this schedule.

Busiest Day: Saturday

Montreal Canadiens have 25 games scheduled on Saturdays.

Weekend Home Games

There are 17 listed home games on Saturdays or Sundays.

Atlantic Division Games

The 2026-27 format gives Montreal Canadiens 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

Montreal Canadiens 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.

Montreal Canadiens Schedule in September 2026

6 games · 3 home · 3 road

Montreal Canadiens Schedule in October 2026

13 games · 7 home · 6 road

Montreal Canadiens Schedule in November 2026

14 games · 6 home · 8 road

Montreal Canadiens Schedule in December 2026

14 games · 9 home · 5 road

Montreal Canadiens Schedule in January 2027

14 games · 7 home · 7 road

Montreal Canadiens Schedule in February 2027

9 games · 3 home · 6 road

Montreal Canadiens Schedule in March 2027

14 games · 9 home · 5 road

Montreal Canadiens Schedule in April 2027

5 games · 1 home · 4 road

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How to Use the Montreal Canadiens Schedule

The page is designed to answer who, when, where and how to watch without making you convert times or scan unrelated NHL games.

Filter by Opponent, Home or Away

Choose an opponent, select home or away games, or combine those controls with a month. The game count updates immediately.

Show Montreal Canadiens Games in Your Time Zone

Use My Local Time or choose Eastern, Central, Mountain, Arizona, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii. Eastern Time remains under every converted start.

Print or Add All 84 Games

Open the polished printable page, download the ICS file once, or subscribe so your calendar app can request later schedule updates.

Broadcast guide

How to Watch Montreal Canadiens 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.

What “TBA” Means in the TV Column

TBA means a confirmed channel is not yet included for that game. Broadcast assignments often arrive or change after the schedule is released.

Confirm Coverage Before Puck Drop

Check your local provider and the official NHL viewing guide. Local restrictions may apply.

Fast answers

Montreal Canadiens Schedule 2026-27 FAQ

How many games do the Montreal Canadiens play in 2026-27?

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

When does the Montreal Canadiens season start?

The season opener is September 29, 2026, at Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00 PM ET.

When is the next Montreal Canadiens game?

The next listed game is November 14, 2026, vs Colorado Avalanche at 7:00 PM ET.

Are Montreal Canadiens 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 Montreal Canadiens 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 Montreal Canadiens 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 Montreal Canadiens schedule with every other Atlantic Division team. Division opponents meet four times in 2026-27.

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Montreal Canadiens Schedule 2026-27: Dates, Times & TV