The New Jersey Devils enter 2026 with a packed schedule of Metropolitan Division matchups and inter-conference battles as they push toward the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Fans looking for the New Jersey Devils schedule for 2026 should note that the year is split into two distinct phases: the conclusion of the 2025–2026 regular season and the commencement of a revamped 2026–2027 campaign.

2026 New Jersey Devils Regular Season Schedule

As of early 2026, the Devils are in the heat of the NHL regular season. Below is the detailed schedule for the first half of the calendar year, featuring key home games at the Prudential Center and critical road trips.

January 2026 Schedule

January 2026 features a mix of Western Conference visitors and traditional rivals.

Date Opponent Venue Time (ET)
Jan 3 vs Utah Mammoth Prudential Center 3:00 PM
Jan 4 vs Carolina Hurricanes Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Jan 6 @ New York Islanders UBS Arena 7:30 PM
Jan 8 @ Pittsburgh Penguins PPG Paints Arena 7:00 PM
Jan 11 @ Winnipeg Jets Canada Life Centre 2:00 PM
Jan 14 vs Seattle Kraken Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Jan 17 vs Carolina Hurricanes Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Jan 19 @ Calgary Flames Scotiabank Saddledome 9:00 PM
Jan 20 @ Edmonton Oilers Rogers Place 10:00 PM
Jan 23 @ Vancouver Canucks Rogers Arena 10:00 PM
Jan 25 @ Seattle Kraken Climate Pledge Arena 4:00 PM
Jan 27 vs Winnipeg Jets Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Jan 29 vs Nashville Predators Prudential Center 7:00 PM

February 2026 Schedule

The schedule in February is punctuated by home stands before the team heads back on the road.

Date Opponent Venue Time (ET)
Feb 3 vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Feb 5 vs New York Islanders Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Feb 25 vs Buffalo Sabres Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Feb 26 @ Pittsburgh Penguins PPG Paints Arena 7:00 PM
Feb 28 @ St. Louis Blues Enterprise Center 6:00 PM

March 2026 Schedule

March serves as a pivotal month for the Devils as they face intense divisional competition, including three games against the New York Rangers.

Date Opponent Venue Time (ET)
Mar 3 vs Florida Panthers Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Mar 4 vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Mar 7 vs New York Rangers Prudential Center 3:00 PM
Mar 8 vs Detroit Red Wings Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Mar 12 vs Calgary Flames Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Mar 14 vs Los Angeles Kings Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Mar 16 vs Boston Bruins Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Mar 18 @ New York Rangers Madison Square Garden 7:00 PM
Mar 20 @ Washington Capitals Capital One Arena 7:00 PM
Mar 24 @ Dallas Stars American Airlines Center 8:00 PM
Mar 26 @ Nashville Predators Bridgestone Arena 8:00 PM
Mar 28 @ Carolina Hurricanes Lenovo Center 5:00 PM
Mar 29 vs Chicago Blackhawks Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Mar 31 @ New York Rangers Madison Square Garden 7:00 PM

April 2026 Schedule

The final stretch of the regular season concludes in April with several home games that could determine playoff seeding.

Date Opponent Venue Time (ET)
Apr 2 vs Washington Capitals Prudential Center 7:30 PM
Apr 4 vs Montreal Canadiens Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Apr 5 @ Montreal Canadiens Bell Centre 7:00 PM
Apr 7 vs Philadelphia Flyers Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Apr 9 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Apr 11 @ Detroit Red Wings Little Caesars Arena 5:00 PM
Apr 12 vs Ottawa Senators Prudential Center 7:00 PM
Apr 14 @ Boston Bruins TD Garden 7:00 PM

New Jersey Devils 2026-2027 Season Changes

While the specific day-by-day matchups for the latter half of 2026 (the start of the 2026–2027 season) have not yet been officially released by the NHL, several confirmed structural changes will impact the Devils' schedule.

Expanded 84-Game Schedule

Under the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the NHL regular season will expand from 82 games to 84 games starting with the 2026–2027 season. This expansion means Devils fans will have two additional opportunities to see the team in action compared to previous years.

Earlier Season Start Date

To accommodate the extra games and ensure the Stanley Cup is awarded by mid-June 2027, the 2026–2027 season is expected to begin earlier than usual. Tentative reports indicate the season could start as early as September 29, 2026.

Reduced Preseason

To balance the increased workload of the regular season, the preseason schedule will be shortened. Each team, including the New Jersey Devils, will likely play a maximum of four preseason games in September 2026.

How to Get New Jersey Devils Tickets for 2026

Tickets for games scheduled between January and April 2026 are currently available through official channels. For the 2026–2027 season starting in the fall, tickets typically go on sale shortly after the full league schedule release in late June or July 2026.

  • Prudential Center Box Office: The primary location for home game tickets and promotional information.
  • Official Team App: Provides real-time updates on ticket availability and mobile entry.
  • Season Ticket Memberships: Offers priority access to the 2026–2027 season, including the new 84-game home slate.

What Happened to the New Jersey Devils in Early 2026?

The early months of 2026 represent a critical period for the franchise's current core. Led by Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, and a developing defensive corps, the team faces a heavy concentration of Metropolitan Division games in March and April. Performance during this window is historically indicative of the team's postseason potential.

The schedule also highlights several marquee matchups at the Prudential Center, most notably the March 7 rivalry game against the New York Rangers and the season home finale against the Ottawa Senators on April 12.

Summary of Key 2026 Dates

  • January 4, 2026: First home game of the calendar year vs. Carolina.
  • March 7, 2026: Major rivalry home game vs. New York Rangers.
  • April 14, 2026: Regular season finale for the 2025–2026 season @ Boston.
  • Late June/July 2026: Expected release of the full 2026–2027 84-game schedule.
  • Late September 2026: Anticipated start of the 2026–2027 regular season.

FAQ

When is the next Devils vs Rangers game in 2026? The Devils host the Rangers at the Prudential Center on March 7, 2026. They also play at Madison Square Garden on March 18 and March 31, 2026.

Why is the 2026 NHL schedule changing to 84 games? The expansion to 84 games was negotiated as part of the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement to increase league revenue and provide more divisional matchups.

When does the 2026-27 Devils schedule come out? The NHL typically releases the full schedule for the following season in late June or early July. For the 2026-27 season, expect the announcement in mid-2026.

Where do the New Jersey Devils play home games? All New Jersey Devils home games are played at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.