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The Penguins will play four preseason games prior to the start of the 2026.27 season – two at home at PPG Paints Arena and two on the road.

Pittsburgh opens the preseason at home with a back-to-back against Buffalo on September 21 and Detroit on September 22.

The team will then head to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets on September 24 and will wrap up the preseason on September 26 against the Sabres in Buffalo.

Broadcast information will be released at a later date.

Below is a look at Pittsburgh's full 2026 preseason schedule:

DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RADIO
Monday, Sept. 21  
vs. Buffalo
PPG Paints Arena
105.9 The X
Tuesday, Sept. 22
vs. Detroit   
PPG Paints Arena
105.9 The X
Thursday, Sept. 24 
at Columbus
Nationwide Arena
105.9 The X
Saturday, Sept. 26
at Buffalo
KeyBank Center
105.9 The X

In addition, the Penguins will participate in the 2026 Prospect Tournament held from Sept. 11-14 in Detroit, Michigan. A full roster and schedule will be released at a later date.