Dallas Stars announce schedule for 2026-27 home opener on Friday, Oct. 2

FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Stars announced today the game day schedule for the club’s regular-season home opener on Friday, Oct. 2 against the St. Louis Blues.

Prior to the game, the 2026-27 Dallas Stars team will take part in the Victory Green Carpet Walk presented by Toyota on PNC Plaza, located to the south of American Airlines Center. The current roster and coaching staff are scheduled to begin walking the carpet at approximately 5 p.m., and fans will have the opportunity to welcome them into the arena. The pregame event is free and open to the public. Fans can start lining up to watch the carpet walk beginning at 3 p.m. The Lexus Garage will open at 11 a.m., while Fifth Third Garage opens at 2 p.m. for fans arriving early for the Victory Green Carpet Walk presented by Toyota on PNC Plaza. Outdoor Home Opener festivities are weather dependent. The team will share any event updates on Dallas Stars social channels as needed.

The team will also host Party on PNC Plaza following the Victory Green Carpet Walk. Party on PNC Plaza is open to the public and will feature live music from Fort Worth's electro-pop-dub duo Yokyo, Stars 360 photo booth and plenty of giveaways. Fans can visit the Toyota vehicle display on PNC Plaza to register for fun prizes and learn about exclusive offers.

The doors to American Airlines Center will open at 6:30 p.m. and fans will receive an LED bracelet courtesy of Bud Light to take part in a special enhanced pregame show. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 7:30 p.m. to take part in the interactive pregame show. Early arriving fans on Friday night will also receive a 2026-27 magnet schedule courtesy of Ticketmaster. Dallas Stars Ice Girl and newly crowned Miss Texas 2026, Stephanie Wendt, is set to drop the puck prior to Friday's matchup against the Blues.

The Stars home opener will be available to watch on TNT and marks the first of 13 nationally televised games the team will play this season. Stars color analyst Daryl "Razor" Reaugh and play-by-play announcer Josh Bogorad will call the radio broadcast on Sportsradio 1310 and 96.7 FM The Ticket following a one-hour pregame show with Michael Dixon and Bruce LeVine.