Philadelphia Flyers Announce Preseason Schedule

The Philadelphia Flyers announced their 2026 preseason schedule, marking the return of hockey in less than three months.

What's new in the preseason schedule?

The NHL has introduced a new format, reducing the preseason by two games and adding two regular season games, making the 2026-27 regular season 84 games long.

The Philadelphia Flyers will play only two teams in the preseason: the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins.

Preseason schedule details

The schedule includes games on Monday, Sept. 21 at Washington Capitals at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Boston Bruins at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24 vs. Boston Bruins at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 26 vs. Washington Capitals at 5 p.m.

The Sept. 21 game at Washington will be played at the GIANT Center in Hershey, PA.

Key players to watch

The 2026 preseason will be the first opportunity for Flyers fans to see new trade additions Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in action for Philadelphia.

Offseason updates

The offseason will officially begin on Friday, when the Flyers pick 21st overall in the draft, followed by the opening of free agency on July 1.

The Flyers are expected to make exciting additions to their roster through free agency, the 2026 NHL Draft, or trades.

The team's preseason games will be a crucial test for the new players and the existing roster.

The Philadelphia Flyers' preseason schedule is a highly anticipated event for fans, who are eager to see the team in action.

The reduced preseason schedule will give the team more time to focus on the regular season.

The Flyers' performance in the preseason will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.