Dévoilement du calendrier 2025-26 de la LNH
1312 matchs seront présentés, dont deux en Suède et deux autres sous le soleil de la Floride
www.nhl.comI don’t have live access to the latest feeds right now, but here’s the most up-to-date overview of the NHL calendar for the 2025-26 season based on recent official announcements and reputable sources.
Core answer
- The 2025-26 NHL regular season comprises 1,312 games, kicking off in early October 2025 and running through mid-April 2026, followed by the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting in mid-April 2026.[2][7]
Key dates and highlights
- Opening night: The season began on October 7, 2025, with a nationally televised tripleheader in the U.S. and Canada.[2]
- International/special events: Early-season games featured Finland/Europe or Sweden trip(s) as part of the league’s Global Series options; two games were scheduled in Sweden in November 2025.[2]
- Olympic break: There was an 18-day pause in February 2026 to accommodate the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, during which NHL players participated on the world stage for the first time since 2014.[2]
- Winter Classic and Stadium Series: The season included a Winter Classic in early January 2026 in Florida and a Stadium Series event in February 2026 in Tampa Bay, reflecting the league’s outdoor-game slate.[3][7]
- End of regular season: The regular season wrapped up on April 16, 2026, setting the stage for the playoffs.[7][2]
- Playoffs: Playoffs were slated to begin in mid-April 2026, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs continuing through June (dates vary by series).[7][2]
What this means for fans in Paris
- If you’re planning to follow live, expect a schedule packed with marquee national broadcasts and periodic European or outdoor games streamed or aired in different regions; check local listings for exact broadcast windows and any time-zone differences when games are shown in Europe.[7][2]
- For in-person travel discoveries, the 2025-26 season featured notable intercontinental fixtures (e.g., Sweden and Florida/Tampa outdoor events), which could influence fan travel planning in Europe and the United States.[3][2]
Representative sources
- NHL releases 2025-26 regular-season schedule: 1,312 games, start date, Olympic break details.[2]
- Dévoilement du calendrier 2025-26 de la LNH (French recap with key dates like Winter Classic in Florida and Olympics pause).[7]
- 2025-26 NHL schedule with notable outdoor games and playoffs timing.[3]
Would you like me to pull the latest, specific game-by-game schedule or map out viewing options in Paris for key games (e.g., Winter Classic, Stadium Series, or playoff games)? I can also summarize which teams have the most national TV slots this season if that helps your planning.