Flyers host rival to open 2026-27 regular season in September (!)
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to launch their 2026-27 NHL campaign with a home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The brief
The Philadelphia Flyers will begin their 2026-27 regular season on September 30, 2026, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. Following the home opener, the Flyers are scheduled to play a road game against the New Jersey Devils as part of an opening week back-to-back sequence. Coverage from outlets including Inquirer.com, Pittsburgh Hockey Now, PensBurgh, NHL.com, and NBC Sports Philadelphia confirms the matchup.
The game is presented by Coca-Cola. Additional early season opponents mentioned in reports include the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals. Future developments will involve the release of the full league schedule.
Coverage does not yet specify the start times for these games or the complete roster of opponents for the season.
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Coverage (5)
- Flyers will start 2026-27 season at home against Penguins, play at Devils in opening week back-to-back Inquirer.com · 45d ago
- Penguins Schedule Teaser: Open vs. Flyers, Host Habs, Face Capitals Early Pittsburgh Hockey Now · 45d ago
- Penguins open 2026-27 season on the road in Philadelphia PensBurgh · 45d ago
- Flyers To Host Pittsburgh In Home Opener presented by Coca-Cola On Wednesday, September 30 NHL.com · 45d ago
- Flyers host rival to open 2026-27 regular season in September (!) NBC Sports Philadelphia · 45d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Who are the Flyers playing for their season opener?
The Flyers are hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins.
When does the season begin?
The home opener is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
What other games were mentioned in the reports?
The Flyers are scheduled to play at the New Jersey Devils during the opening week. The Penguins are slated to host the Montreal Canadiens and face the Washington Capitals early in the season.
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