Ottawa Senators return home October 8 to face Philadelphia Flyers
The NHL has set the Senators' 2026-27 home opener at the Canadian Tire Centre, with tickets going on sale Friday afternoon.
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Ottawa Senators hockey is coming home. The NHL has announced the team's 2026-27 home opener will be Thursday, October 8 at the Canadian Tire Centre, when the Philadelphia Flyers visit.
Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. for season seat members and 3 p.m. for the general public on July 18.
Before the regular season begins on September 29, the Senators will play a five-game pre-season September 21-26, facing the Montreal Canadiens three times and the Toronto Maple Leafs twice.
The full NHL regular season schedule will be revealed Friday at 1 p.m. ET, which will show when former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk makes his return to Ottawa with the Florida Panthers.
The facts
When is the Ottawa Senators' 2026-27 home opener?
The Ottawa Senators' 2026-27 home opener is Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Canadian Tire Centre against the Philadelphia Flyers.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale July 18, 2026 at 1 p.m. for season seat members and 3 p.m. for the general public.
What pre-season games will the Senators play?
The Ottawa Senators will play five pre-season games September 21–26, 2026, facing the Montreal Canadiens three times and the Toronto Maple Leafs twice.
