Ottawa Senators Announce 2026-27 Pre-Season Schedule

The Ottawa Senators announced their five-game 2026-27 pre-season schedule, which includes two home games at Canadian Tire Centre.

What's in the schedule?

The team's pre-season schedule kicks off with a neutral site contest against the Montreal Canadiens in Trois-Rivières, QC, on Monday, Sept. 21.

The Senators will then face the Toronto Maple Leafs in a split-squad game on Wednesday, Sept. 23, with one group traveling to Toronto and the other hosting the Maple Leafs at Canadian Tire Centre.

Key games and dates

The same scenario will be repeated on Saturday, Sept. 26, as the Senators and the Canadiens face off simultaneously in Montreal and Ottawa.

The Senators are coming off a 44-27 record and a sixth-place finish in the Eastern Conference, having lost their last game 2-4 to the Carolina Hurricanes on April 25.

Ticket information

Tickets for home exhibition games will go on sale on Wednesday, June 24, while tickets for all regular-season home games in October, including the season opener, will be available on Friday, August 14.

The Senators' pre-season schedule is as follows: Monday, Sept. 21, Ottawa at Montreal; Wednesday, Sept. 23, Ottawa at Toronto and Toronto at Ottawa; Saturday, Sept. 26, Ottawa at Montreal and Montreal at Ottawa.

Preparing for the season

As the Senators prepare for the upcoming NHL season, they will look to build on their recent performance, which included a W1 streak and a strong finish to the regular season.

The team will be led by their experienced coaching staff and a talented roster of players, including several key contributors who will be looking to make an impact in the pre-season games.