2026-27 Montreal Canadiens Schedule: Complete Dates, Times and Opponents

2026-27 Montreal Canadiens Schedule opens on the road against Toronto on Tuesday, September 29. That early date matches a pattern already seen on several other 2026-27 NHL releases and is likely a preseason game. The real slate still starts with intensity, and the first Montreal Canadiens game of the true regular season arrives quickly after.

September & October – Montreal Canadiens Schedule

The opening stretch of the Montreal Canadiens Schedule features early Original Six and Atlantic tests.

November – Montreal Canadiens Schedule

November keeps the Montreal Canadiens Schedule busy with a heavy road stretch and multiple Montreal Canadiens game dates against Atlantic and Metro opponents.

December – Montreal Canadiens Schedule

December features more Montreal Canadiens game nights at the Bell Centre and key Atlantic Division matchups.

January – Montreal Canadiens Schedule

January continues the Montreal Canadiens Schedule with a mix of home and road Montreal Canadiens game dates against both Atlantic and Western opponents.

February – Montreal Canadiens Schedule

February keeps the Montreal Canadiens game calendar active with more road travel and key home dates.

March & April – Montreal Canadiens Schedule

The final stretch of the Montreal Canadiens Schedule features more Montreal Canadiens game nights before a road-heavy close.

Key Storylines on the Montreal Canadiens Schedule

Canadiens vs Maple Leafs is a four-game Original Six series and the clearest storyline on the Montreal Canadiens Schedule. The November road stretch is the toughest early test. A Montreal Canadiens game tonight search will return different results depending on the date, but the full list of every Montreal Canadiens game is covered in the monthly tables above. The Montreal Canadiens Schedule balances 42 home and 42 road dates at the Bell Centre.

Fans looking for every tip time and opponent can use the month-by-month tables as the single reference for the complete Montreal Canadiens Schedule.

FAQ

When does the Montreal Canadiens 2026-27 season open?
The Montreal Canadiens Schedule lists Tuesday, September 29, on the road against Toronto as the first game (likely preseason). The more probable true opener falls in the first week of October.

How many times do the Canadiens play the Maple Leafs?
Canadiens vs Maple Leafs happens four times across the Montreal Canadiens Schedule.

What is Montreal’s toughest early road stretch?
The mid-to-late November run through Boston, the Rangers, New Jersey and Carolina is the most demanding early stretch of Montreal Canadiens games.

How many home games do the Canadiens play?
The Montreal Canadiens home schedule totals 42 dates at the Bell Centre against 42 road games.

Where can I find every Montreal Canadiens game and Montreal Canadiens game tonight information?
All dates and tip times appear in the tables above. For a specific Montreal Canadiens game tonight, check the current date against the monthly schedule.