Columbus Blue Jackets
· 2026-06-23
The Columbus Blue Jackets will play a four-game preseason schedule prior to the 2026-27 National Hockey League season.
The team will face the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres, and Pittsburgh Penguins from September 21-26.
The Blue Jackets open their schedule with a home game against the Red Wings at Nationwide Arena on September 21.
They then visit the Sabres on September 22 and host the Penguins on September 24.
The team closes out their preseason schedule with a road contest at the Red Wings on September 26.
All preseason games will start at 7 p.m. ET, with the complete regular season schedule to be announced later.
The Blue Jackets will begin preparations for the 2026-27 campaign at the Prospect Tournament from September 12-15.
This year's participating teams will include the Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Red Wings, and Penguins.
The Prospect Tournament will be held at the Belfor Training Center inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
The Blue Jackets' 2026 preseason schedule is presented by Ticketmaster, with ticket information to be released at a later date.
Fans can expect to hear more about ticket availability and the regular season schedule in the coming weeks.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for the 2026-27 season, and their preseason schedule is just the beginning.
The team is looking to make a strong start to the season, and their preseason games will be crucial in preparing them for the challenges ahead.