Early date with Ducks, Black Friday home game and more on Flyers' 2026-27 schedule

July 16, 2026 - 17:28

The Philadelphia Flyers have released their full 2026-27 regular season schedule, and it comes with a few notable dates for fans to circle. The team will kick off the campaign with an early test against the Anaheim Ducks, a matchup that lands in the first week of October. It is a quick chance for the Flyers to set a tone against a Western Conference opponent that has been rebuilding.

Perhaps the most fan-friendly highlight is the annual Black Friday home game. Scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving, the Flyers will host a divisional rival at the Wells Fargo Center. This has become a tradition for the organization, drawing large crowds looking for post-turkey hockey. The opponent for that matinee has not been a secret in league circles, but the official confirmation gives fans a reason to plan their holiday weekend around the rink.

The rest of the 82-game slate is packed with the usual back-to-backs and road trips out west. The schedule makers gave the Flyers a balanced mix of home and away games, with a slight lean toward more road games in the first two months. The team will also face a grueling stretch in late January, playing five games in eight days against a mix of playoff contenders and division rivals.

For those tracking the rebuild, the schedule offers several measuring-stick games against the top teams in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers will see the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes multiple times before the All-Star break, providing a clear look at where the young core stands. Season ticket holders and casual fans alike now have a full roadmap for the winter, with the opener just months away.