It's time to roll out the cannon and dust off your jerseys because Hockey is Back! We're celebrating all month long with contests and prizes. Each contest will unlock on Mondays at 12:01 AM ET. Enter all four for a shot at the Grand Prize, a pair of Opening Night tickets and a walk down the player Blue Carpet on October 1 when your Jackets face off against the Buffalo Sabres.

Opening Night, Presented by Nationwide

Thursday, October 1 @ 7 PM vs.  Buffalo Sabres

The wait is over — hockey is back. Join the Blue Jackets on October 1 as they open the 2026-27 season against Buffalo at Nationwide Arena.

Arrive early for a plaza party featuring music, games, face painters, and more, then watch your Blue Jackets walk the blue carpet as they arrive for puck drop.

Fans attending the game will receive a Team Calendar.

Saturday Night Hockey

The Blue Jackets take on the Utah Mammoth in the first Saturday game of the season. Arrive early and join us for another rockin' Plaza Party, beginning at 4pm outside Nationwide Arena.

Fans attending the game will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.

Shop the largest selection of authentic, on-ice Columbus Blue Jackets gear anywhere.

The Blue Line at Nationwide Arena
200 W. Nationwide Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215

The Blue Line at Polaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus, OH 43240

The 2026-27 schedule is here. Download it now and start planning your season at Nationwide Arena.