Plan the season

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Quick Facts

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

Season opener

October 1, 2026

at New York Rangers · 7:00 PM ET

Home opener

October 3, 2026

vs Washington Capitals · 7:00 PM ET

Regular-season finale

April 10, 2027

vs Boston Bruins · 8:00 PM ET

Primary home arena

Benchmark International Arena

Listed venue for most Tampa Bay Lightning home games.

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September 29, 2026 – April 10, 2027

2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule: All 84 Games

Use the opponent, home/away and month filters to find a game. Start times can be converted to your local time, with Eastern Time kept underneath for reference.

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Date	Matchup	Your time	TV	Venue
Thu, Oct 1	Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Madison Square Garden
Sat, Oct 3	Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Mon, Oct 5	Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Oct 8	Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Oct 10	Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders Game details →	7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET	TBA	UBS Arena
Tue, Oct 13	Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers Game details →	7:15 PM ET 7:15 PM ET	TBA	Madison Square Garden
Thu, Oct 15	Seattle Kraken at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Oct 17	Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	4:00 PM ET 4:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Oct 20	Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights Game details →	10:30 PM ET 10:30 PM ET	TBA	T-Mobile Arena
Fri, Oct 23	Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche Game details →	9:00 PM ET 9:00 PM ET	TBA	Ball Arena
Sat, Oct 24	Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Mammoth Game details →	9:00 PM ET 9:00 PM ET	TBA	Delta Center
Thu, Oct 29	Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Oct 31	Tampa Bay Lightning at Nashville Predators Game details →	2:00 PM ET 2:00 PM ET	TBA	Bridgestone Arena
Tue, Nov 3	Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Nov 5	Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Nov 7	Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild Game details →	8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET	TBA	Grand Casino Arena
Sun, Nov 8	Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Canada Life Centre
Wed, Nov 11	Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET	TBA	KeyBank Center
Thu, Nov 12	Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Nationwide Arena
Sat, Nov 14	Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Nov 17	Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Nov 19	Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sun, Nov 22	Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	5:00 PM ET 5:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Wed, Nov 25	Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Fri, Nov 27	Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:00 PM ET 3:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Nov 28	Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Game details →	6:00 PM ET 6:00 PM ET	TBA	Amerant Bank Arena
Wed, Dec 2	Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET	TBA	Centre Bell
Sat, Dec 5	Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Canadian Tire Centre
Mon, Dec 7	Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Dec 10	Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Dec 12	Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:30 PM ET 3:30 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sun, Dec 13	Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Louis Blues Game details →	8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET	TBA	Enterprise Center
Tue, Dec 15	Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	PPG Paints Arena
Thu, Dec 17	Calgary Flames at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Dec 19	Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Scotiabank Arena
Sun, Dec 20	Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings Game details →	5:00 PM ET 5:00 PM ET	TBA	Little Caesars Arena
Tue, Dec 22	St. Louis Blues at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Dec 26	Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Game details →	6:00 PM ET 6:00 PM ET	TBA	Amerant Bank Arena
Mon, Dec 28	Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Lenovo Center
Tue, Dec 29	Nashville Predators at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Dec 31	Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	2:00 PM ET 2:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Jan 2	Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Jan 5	Tampa Bay Lightning at Seattle Kraken Game details →	9:40 PM ET 9:40 PM ET	TBA	Climate Pledge Arena
Thu, Jan 7	Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks Game details →	9:00 PM ET 9:00 PM ET	TBA	Rogers Arena
Sat, Jan 9	Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames Game details →	3:30 PM ET 3:30 PM ET	TBA	Scotiabank Saddledome
Mon, Jan 11	Tampa Bay Lightning at Edmonton Oilers Game details →	8:30 PM ET 8:30 PM ET	TBA	Rogers Place
Thu, Jan 14	Vegas Golden Knights at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Jan 16	Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:30 PM ET 3:30 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Mon, Jan 18	Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins Game details →	1:30 PM ET 1:30 PM ET	TBA	TD Garden
Thu, Jan 21	Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Prudential Center
Sat, Jan 23	Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings Game details →	1:00 PM ET 1:00 PM ET	TBA	Little Caesars Arena
Tue, Jan 26	Los Angeles Kings at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Jan 30	New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Feb 2	Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	PPG Paints Arena
Wed, Feb 3	Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers Game details →	7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET	TBA	Xfinity Mobile Arena
Fri, Feb 12	Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Feb 13	Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Feb 16	Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Feb 18	Anaheim Ducks at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Feb 20	Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Feb 23	San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Feb 25	Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars Game details →	8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET	TBA	American Airlines Center
Sat, Feb 27	Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Lenovo Center
Sun, Feb 28	Utah Mammoth at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Wed, Mar 3	Tampa Bay Lightning at Los Angeles Kings Game details →	10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET	TBA	Crypto.com Arena
Fri, Mar 5	Tampa Bay Lightning at Anaheim Ducks Game details →	10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET	TBA	Honda Center
Sat, Mar 6	Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks Game details →	10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET	TBA	SAP Center at San Jose
Mon, Mar 8	Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks Game details →	8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET	TBA	United Center
Thu, Mar 11	New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Mar 13	New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Mon, Mar 15	Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals Game details →	1:00 PM ET 1:00 PM ET	TBA	Capital One Arena
Wed, Mar 17	Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs Game details →	7:30 PM ET 7:30 PM ET	TBA	Scotiabank Arena
Thu, Mar 18	Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Centre Bell
Sat, Mar 20	Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Canadian Tire Centre
Tue, Mar 23	Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Mar 25	Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Mar 27	New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Mar 30	Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Apr 1	Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Apr 3	Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins Game details →	3:00 PM ET 3:00 PM ET	TBA	TD Garden
Mon, Apr 5	Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	KeyBank Center
Tue, Apr 6	Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Prudential Center
Thu, Apr 8	Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Apr 10	Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET	TBA	Benchmark International Arena

84 games

Season planning

2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Highlights

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

Longest Tampa Bay Lightning Homestand

6 consecutive home games from Nov 14–27, 2026.

Longest Tampa Bay Lightning Road Trip

4 consecutive road games from Nov 7–12, 2026.

Busiest Month: December

Tampa Bay Lightning play 15 games in December, the largest monthly total on this schedule.

Busiest Day: Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning have 26 games scheduled on Saturdays.

Weekend Home Games

There are 14 listed home games on Saturdays or Sundays.

Atlantic Division Games

The 2026-27 format gives Tampa Bay Lightning 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

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule by Month

Choose a month to filter the full game table. Each card shows the number of home and road games before you open that month.

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule in October 2026

13 games · 6 home · 7 road

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule in November 2026

13 games · 8 home · 5 road

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule in December 2026

15 games · 7 home · 8 road

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule in January 2027

12 games · 5 home · 7 road

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule in February 2027

11 games · 7 home · 4 road

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule in March 2027

14 games · 6 home · 8 road

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule in April 2027

6 games · 3 home · 3 road

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How to Use the Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Tampa Bay Lightning 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

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Broadcast guide

How to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning 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

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule 2026-27 FAQ

How many games do the Tampa Bay Lightning play in 2026-27?

The Tampa Bay Lightning play 84 regular-season games: 42 at home and 42 on the road.

When does the Tampa Bay Lightning season start?

The season opener is October 1, 2026, at New York Rangers at 7:00 PM ET.

When is the next Tampa Bay Lightning game?

The next listed game is October 1, 2026, at New York Rangers at 7:00 PM ET.

Are Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Tampa Bay Lightning schedule with every other Atlantic Division team. Division opponents meet four times in 2026-27.

More Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Tools

Use the same 84-game schedule in print, calendar or full-league format.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule 2026-27: Dates, Times & TV