2026-06-17 · NHL.com

The Winnipeg Jets have officially announced their pre-season schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 NHL season. The pre-season will kick off on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, where the Jets will face off against the Edmonton Oilers at 7:00 p.m. CT. Winnipeg's training camp is set to begin on Thursday, September 17, 2026, leading into the pre-season games. Following their opener, the Jets will host two consecutive home games at Canada Life Centre. On Monday, September 21, they will take on the Colorado Avalanche at 7:00 p.m. CT, followed by another matchup against the Oilers on Tuesday, September 22, also at 7:00 p.m. CT. The Jets will conclude their pre-season with a final game in Denver, Colorado, against the Avalanche at Ball Arena on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. CT. This schedule provides fans with an exciting lead-up to the NHL's regular season, which is tentatively set to start on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.