The NHL has released the full 2025-26 season schedule, including the Nashville Predators‘ games. Nasheville will begin its season on Oct. 9 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena.

After the home opener, the Predators will play the Utah Mammoth on Oct. 11 before departing on a four-game trip through Canada, taking on the Ottawa Senators (Oct. 13), Toronto Maple Leafs (Oct. 14), Montreal Canadiens (Oct. 16) and Winnipeg Jets (Oct. 18).

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Nashville will then play nine of its next 11 games at home before departing for Sweden on Nov. 10. As part of the NHL’s Global Series, the Predators will play two games against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Stockholm on Nov. 14 and Nov. 16. This is Nashville’s first trip to Europe since playing the San Jose Sharks in Prague, Czechia in 2022.

In December, the Predators will play eight of 14 games on the road, including a visit to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Dec. 4. The Predators will visit the defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 6, one of eight road games that month.

In February, the Predators play only five games, including three at home. The NHL will pause between Feb. 6 and Feb. 24 for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina in 2026, where NHL players will be allowed to participate for the first time since 2014. Roman Josi (Switzerland) and Juuse Saros (Finland) have been selected to play for their national teams, and more players will be announced in the coming months.

In March and April, the Predators play 13 of their final 23 games on the road, before concluding their season with a three-game home stretch. The season finale will be on April 16 against the Anaheim Ducks.

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Oct. 9 vs. Columbus – first home game

Oct. 13 @ Ottawa – first road game

Nov. 14 vs. Pittsburgh – first game in Stockholm, Sweden (NHL Global Series)

Nov. 16 @ Pittsburgh – second game in Stockholm, Sweden (NHL Global Series)

Dec. 31 @ Vegas – Nicolas Hague’s return to T-Mobile Arena as a member of the Predators

March 21 vs Vegas – Colton Sissons, Jeremy Lauzon return to Bridgestone Arena as member of the Golden Knights

March 29 @ Tampa – Nick Perbix’s return to Amalie Arena as a member of the Predators

April 16 vs. Anaheim – season finale

Other notes about the Predators schedule:

The Predators have 13 back-to-backs on the schedule, including three back-to-backs in March.

The longest trip is seven games, which happens between Dec. 23 and Jan. 6.

January and March have the most games in one month (15).

The Predators have 12 Saturday night games at Bridgestone Arena.

Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Alex atjdaugherty@gannett.com. Follow Alex on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @alexdaugherty1. Also check out our Predators exclusive Instagram page @tennessean_preds.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville Predators’ 2025-26 schedule: Opponents, dates, key matchups