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.

Regular-season opener

October 1, 2026

at New York Rangers · 7:00 PM ET

Regular-season home opener

October 3, 2026

vs Washington Capitals · 7:00 PM ET

Regular-season finale

April 10, 2027

vs Boston Bruins · 4:00 AM ET

Primary home arena

Benchmark International Arena

Listed venue for most Tampa Bay Lightning home games.

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Sep 20, 2026 – Apr 10, 2027

2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning 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
Wed, Mar 17Regular season	Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	Prime, The Spot	Scotiabank Arena
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	Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	SNE, TVAS, The Spot	Canadian Tire Centre
Tue, Mar 23Regular season	Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TNT, truTV, HBO MAX	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Mar 25Regular season	Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	2:30 AM ET 2:30 AM ET	ESPN	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Mar 27Regular season	New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	The Spot, MSG	Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Mar 30Regular season	Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	The Spot	Benchmark International Arena
Thu, Apr 1Regular season	Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	The Spot, CBJNHL	Benchmark International Arena
Sat, Apr 3Regular season	Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins Game details →	11:00 PM ET 11:00 PM ET	ABC, TVAS	TD Garden
Mon, Apr 5Regular season	Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres Game details →	3:00 AM ET 3:00 AM ET	TVAS2, The Spot, MSG-B	KeyBank Center
Tue, Apr 6Regular season	Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils Game details →	3:30 AM ET 3:30 AM ET	The Spot, MSGSN	Prudential Center
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	Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning Game details →	4:00 AM ET 4:00 AM ET	ABC	Benchmark International Arena

Season planning

2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning 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 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 game table. Each card counts preseason and regular-season home and road games; the stage filter can narrow the selected month further.

Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule in September 2026

4 games · 2 home · 2 road

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

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 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 November 14, 2026, vs Detroit Red Wings 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

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