Avalanche Games in 2026-27 You Can’t Miss

With 48 days until the 2026-27 Avalanche season that features an 84-game slate, let’s take a look at which games Avs Faithful should be circling on their calendars. For tickets to this season's games, click here.

Opening Night (September 30th) vs. Los Angeles Kings

In a rematch of its 2026 Round One matchup, the Avalanche will kick off its 31st season in Colorado against the Kings. This is the second-consecutive season that the Avs will begin its schedule against the Kings, with Colorado winning 4-1 in Los Angeles last year.

Colorado Youth Hockey Night, presented by Toyota (October 16th) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Come to Ball Arena to celebrate all of the great youth hockey being played in Colorado when the Avs hosts Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

Halloween (October 31st) vs. Calgary Flames

Watch the Avs face the Flames in your best Halloween costume.  

Hockey Fights Cancer Night, presented by UCHealth (November 7th) vs. Detroit Red Wings

Throughout the game against the Red Wings, we will celebrate our cancer warriors and highlight how Hockey Fights Cancer.

Winter Classic (December 31st) @ Utah Mammoth

The Avalanche and Mammoth will play outdoors on New Year’s Eve at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. This is the first time the Avalanche will play in a Winter Classic. Stay tuned for fun ways to watch the game from Denver.

Next Gen Night (January 30th) vs. Buffalo Sabres

The kids run the show when the Avalanche hosts the Sabres.

Girls Hockey Night, presented by IMA (March 11th) vs. New York Rangers

Celebrate the incredible girls playing hockey in Colorado when the Avalanche play the Rangers.

First Home Meeting vs. Minnesota (March 17th)

The Avalanche will host its 2026 Round Two opponent, the Minnesota Wild, for the first time in 2026-27 in a rematch of a series that Colorado won in five games.

Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Southwest (April 10th)

This is a night where we show our appreciation to Avs Faithful as the team faces the Minnesota Wild.

Colorado Community Nights

Join the Avs for its Colorado Community Nights, celebrating various cultures and passionate people that make our state thrive.  

Native American Heritage Night (November 19th) vs. Anaheim Ducks

First Responders Night (November 28th) vs. San Jose Sharks

Hispanic Heritage Night (December 12th) vs. Washington Capitals

AANHPI Night (January 8th) vs. Seattle Kraken

Educator Appreciation Day (January 18th) vs. Vancouver Canucks

Black Excellence Night (February 22nd) vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Pride Night (February 27th) vs. Florida Panthers