Washington Capitals Schedule 2026-27 opens Friday, October 2, on the road in Carolina. The Capitals start with back-to-back road games against Carolina and Tampa Bay before finally getting home for Pittsburgh on October 7.
October – Washington Capitals Schedule
The first month of the Washington Capitals Schedule features an early road swing, the first Washington Capitals vs Sabres meeting, and the first look at LA Kings vs Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals Schedule – October 2026
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | at CarolinaLenovo Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at Tampa BayAmalie Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs PittsburghCapital One Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs N.Y. RangersCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs SeattleCapital One Arena | 5:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at CarolinaLenovo Center | 6:45 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs MontrealCapital One Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs New JerseyCapital One Arena | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs Los AngelesCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs BuffaloCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs PhiladelphiaCapital One Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at NashvilleBridgestone Arena | 7:00 PM ET— |
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November – Washington Capitals Schedule
November keeps the Washington Capitals games calendar busy with several home dates and another Washington Capitals vs Sabres matchup.
Washington Capitals Schedule – November 2026
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | vs MinnesotaCapital One Arena | 3:30 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs DallasCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs FloridaCapital One Arena | 12:30 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at OttawaCanadian Tire Centre | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at New JerseyPrudential Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs New JerseyCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at Tampa BayAmalie Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs BuffaloCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at BostonTD Garden | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs PhiladelphiaCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs FloridaCapital One Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at St. LouisEnterprise Center | 6:00 PM ET— |
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December – Washington Capitals Schedule
December is the most demanding stretch on the Washington Capitals Schedule. It includes the first Washington Capitals vs Oilers meeting and a long Western road trip.
Washington Capitals Schedule – December 2026
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | vs VancouverCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at EdmontonRogers Place | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at CalgaryScotiabank Saddledome | 2:30 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at VancouverRogers Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at SeattleClimate Pledge Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at ColoradoBall Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at DallasAmerican Airlines Center | 8:30 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs DetroitCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs St. LouisCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at TorontoScotiabank Arena | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs ColumbusCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs EdmontonCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at N.Y. IslandersUBS Arena | 4:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at ColumbusNationwide Arena | 2:00 PM ET— |
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January – Washington Capitals Schedule
January brings a West Coast road trip that includes the second Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings meeting of the season.
Washington Capitals Schedule – January 2027
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs OttawaCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs TorontoCapital One Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at Los AngelesCrypto.com Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at San JoseSAP Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at AnaheimHonda Center | 5:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs VegasCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs CarolinaCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs ColoradoCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | at PittsburghPPG Paints Arena | 4:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs MontrealCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs N.Y. IslandersCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at New JerseyPrudential Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at UtahDelta Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at VegasT-Mobile Arena | 7:00 PM ET— |
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February – Washington Capitals Games Schedule
February features several home games and continues the Washington Capitals games slate with more Metropolitan Division action.
Washington Capitals Schedule – February 2027
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | vs WinnipegCapital One Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at FloridaAmerant Bank Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at MontrealBell Centre | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs UtahCapital One Arena | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs AnaheimCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs San JoseCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs NashvilleCapital One Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs N.Y. RangersCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at BostonTD Garden | 8:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at N.Y. RangersMadison Square Garden | 7:00 PM ET— |
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March & April – Washington Capitals Games Schedule
The final stretch of the Washington Capitals Schedule includes Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals, another LA Kings vs Washington Capitals meeting, and the closing run that will decide playoff positioning.
Washington Capitals Schedule – March & April 2027
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | at N.Y. IslandersUBS Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs CarolinaCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | at WinnipegCanada Life Centre | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at MinnesotaXcel Energy Center | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs CalgaryCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at ChicagoUnited Center | 8:30 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at PittsburghPPG Paints Arena | 3:00 PM ET— | ||
| Monday | vs Tampa BayCapital One Arena | 1:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs N.Y. IslandersCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at BuffaloKeyBank Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at N.Y. RangersMadison Square Garden | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs DetroitCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at DetroitLittle Caesars Arena | 7:30 PM ET— | ||
| Friday | vs BostonCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | at TorontoScotiabank Arena | 6:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs ChicagoCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at PhiladelphiaWells Fargo Center | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs ColumbusCapital One Arena | 5:00 PM ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs PittsburghCapital One Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Tuesday | at ColumbusNationwide Arena | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Thursday | at OttawaCanadian Tire Centre | 7:00 PM ET— | ||
| Saturday | at PhiladelphiaWells Fargo Center | 12:00 PM ET— |
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Key Storylines on the Washington Capitals Schedule
LA Kings vs Washington Capitals and Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings appear multiple times (October 20 home, January 6 road). Washington Capitals vs Sabres shows up twice in the fall. Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals lands in March (road and home). Washington Capitals vs Oilers features a December home-and-road set.
The full Washington Capitals Schedule balances 42 home and 42 road games. Fans can use the month-by-month tables above as the single reference for every tip time and opponent.
FAQ
When does the Washington Capitals 2026-27 season open?
The Washington Capitals Schedule lists Friday, October 2, on the road against Carolina as the first game.
When do the Capitals play the Kings?
LA Kings vs Washington Capitals and Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings meet on October 20 (home) and January 6 (road).
When is Washington Capitals vs Sabres?
Washington Capitals vs Sabres is scheduled for October 24 and November 19, both at Capital One Arena.
When is Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals?
Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals appears on March 10 (road) and March 30 (home).
When is Washington Capitals vs Oilers?
Washington Capitals vs Oilers is set for December 3 (road) and December 28 (home).
