Melissa, Texas — The NHL will use an 84-game regular-season format in 2026-27, an expansion from the 82-game format. Dallas has 16 weekend home dates, while general-public timing for individual tickets has not been announced.
Dallas will play 41 home games. October includes nine dates at American Airlines Center, with six consecutive home contests late in the month. January contains 10 road games and a five-game trip.
The Stars will begin the 2026-27 regular season Oct. 2 at American Airlines Center against the St. Louis Blues, according to the club’s schedule release.
On Feb. 20, Dallas will face the Vegas Golden Knights at AT&T Stadium in Arlington in the NHL Stadium Series. The game is set for 7 p.m. Central and ABC will televise it.
Melissa is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth fan market served by the Stars; the Arlington outdoor game gives North Texas followers a regional date on the calendar.
