National Hockey League · 2026
NHL Tickets — 2026+ Season Schedule & Best Seats
NHL hockey runs from the season-opener in October through to the Stanley Cup Final in June, so a single ticket window spans winter classics, division rivalries, and white-knuckle playoff overtime games. The 32 franchises split between the Eastern and Western Conferences are stacked across Original Six legacy markets like Toronto, Montreal, and Boston and newer Sun Belt expansion clubs in Seattle, Vegas, and Nashville. Catch Movement pulls live home games for every NHL team from the official Ticketmaster Discovery API and refreshes pricing, availability, and seat maps every 12 hours, so you can compare a Tuesday-night divisional matchup against a Saturday-night Hockey Night in Canada broadcast game in one place.
Most-searched NHL teams
Every NHL Team (30)
Boston
Bruins
TD Garden
Buffalo
Sabres
KeyBank Center
Calgary
Flames
Scotiabank Saddledome
Chicago
Blackhawks
United Center
Columbus
Blue Jackets
Nationwide Arena
Dallas
Stars
American Airlines Center
Denver
Avalanche
Ball Arena
Detroit
Red Wings
Little Caesars Arena
Edmonton
Oilers
Rogers Place
Las Vegas
Golden Knights
T-Mobile Arena
Los Angeles
Kings
Crypto.com Arena
Miami
Panthers
Kaseya Center
Minneapolis
Wild
Target Center
Montreal
Canadiens
Bell Centre
Nashville
Predators
Bridgestone Arena
New York
Rangers
Madison Square Garden
New York
Islanders
Madison Square Garden
Ottawa
Senators
Canadian Tire Centre
Philadelphia
Flyers
Wells Fargo Center
Phoenix
Coyotes
Footprint Center
Pittsburgh
Penguins
PPG Paints Arena
Raleigh
Hurricanes
PNC Arena
San Francisco
Sharks
Chase Center
Seattle
Kraken
Climate Pledge Arena
St. Louis
Blues
Enterprise Center
Tampa
Lightning
Amalie Arena
Toronto
Maple Leafs
Scotiabank Arena
Vancouver
Canucks
Rogers Arena
Washington
Capitals
Capital One Arena
Winnipeg
Jets
Canada Life Centre
NHL Ticket FAQ
How many NHL teams are there?▼
NHL (National Hockey League) currently has 30 franchises listed on Catch Movement. The NHL is the top professional ice hockey league in North America, featuring 32 teams across the United States and Canada. Regular season runs October through April, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs continuing into June.
When does the NHL season run?▼
Regular season opens in early October and runs 82 games through mid-April. The Stanley Cup Playoffs follow as four best-of-seven rounds, finishing with the Cup Final in early to mid-June. Outdoor Winter Classic and Heritage Classic dates usually drop in late spring for the following season.
Where can I buy NHL tickets?▼
Click any team above to see live home games and ticket pricing from the official Ticketmaster Discovery API. Pricing, availability, and seat maps refresh every 12 hours.
What's the cheapest way to get NHL tickets?▼
Tuesday and Wednesday non-rivalry home games typically post the lowest prices on Ticketmaster, especially against bottom-of-the-conference visitors. Upper-bowl corner sections often run 50–65% less than centre-ice lower-bowl seats and still give you a full sightline of both nets.
When do NHL playoff tickets go on sale?▼
NHL playoff tickets typically go on sale once each round's matchups are confirmed — usually 24 to 72 hours after the previous round ends. Season-ticket holders get first access; general on-sale opens shortly after on Ticketmaster. The team pages above will surface live playoff inventory as soon as it's released.
What are the best seats for an NHL game?▼
For most NHL venues, lower-bowl centre seats (centre ice, centre court, midfield, behind home plate, or on the 50-yard line) offer the widest sightlines but the highest prices. Upper-bowl centre is the value sweet spot. Behind-the-goal/baseline/endzone sections deliver the loudest atmosphere and are usually the cheapest tier in the lower bowl.
Are NHL tickets refundable?▼
Ticketmaster's standard policy is no refunds unless the game is cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled in a way you can't attend. Verified resale through Ticketmaster's Fan-to-Fan Resale is allowed at venue-permitted prices.