100 short years ago, the New York Rangers entered the NHL.
In the inaugural 1926-27 season, the Broadway Blueshirts finished first in the “American Division” and went 25-13-6. Their expansion campaign came to an end when they lost to the Bruins in the semifinals.
Now, one short century later, we know what Mike Sullivan’s club’s 100th year in existence — not 100th season due to the 2004-05 lockout — looks like now that the team’s 2026-27 schedule has been released.
After kicking off the season on the road against the Boston Bruins (who they really have been playing for a century), Igor Shesterkin and co. will play their first home game at Madison Square Garden against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Other notable contests at MSG in ’26 include showdowns with Vincent Trocheck’s Utah Mammoth (Oct. 4), their crosstown rivals New York Islanders (Oct. 6), Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers (Nov. 1), the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes (Nov. 22) and their longtime foes, the New Jersey Devils (Dec. 7).
Following the annual ball drop in Times Square, Connor Bedard’s Chicago Blackhawks (Jan. 7), Matthew Tkachuk’s Florida Panthers (Jan. 27), the surprisingly strong Buffalo Sabres (Feb. 15), Alexander Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals (Feb. 26) and Sidney Crobsy’s Pittsburgh Penguins (March 20) will all visit the Garden.
Although not confirmed, 2026-27 may be Ovi and Sid the Kid’s final season.
If you’d like to be there, tickets are available for all 42 regular season NY Rangers home games.
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Coming into this 100th year, the Rangers have a lot to prove.
The team underperformed last season and ended up with a dismal 34-39-9 record, which put them in last place in the Metropolitan Division below the Islanders and Devils.
In an effort to make sure they’re more well-equipped for the coming run, GM Chris Drury snagged winger Pavel Dorofeyev from the Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights, acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson and traded for Utah Mammoth stars Seaon Durzi and Cole Beaudoin.
Fingers crossed everything goes according to plan in this special anniversary seson.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the New York Rangers’ 2026-27 home schedule at MSG below.
When do the New York Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in 2026-27?
A complete calendar including all upcoming NY Rangers preseason and regular season home game dates at MSG, start times, opponents and links to tickets can be found below.
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
Want to see the Rangers on the road? A complete 2026-27 calendar including all New York Rangers away games can be found here.
How can I watch and/or stream Rangers games on TV?
There is no shortage of ways to watch Rangers games live from the comfort of your own home this season.
You can find Sullivan’s stacked squad on the MSG Network via cable providers like Xfinity, Spectrum, and Optimum.
For those who prefer to stream, DIRECTV is your best bet, with regional sports channels included in base packages.
About the New York Rangers 2025-26 season
In 2023-24, the Rangers went an impressive 55-23-4 and won the President’s Cup before squandering their season in a rough-and-tumble six-game Eastern Conference Championship series against the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
The past two years have quite been the same.
Last season, the club was marred by a rough stint with newly-appointed catain J.T. Miller never commanding the locker room, a slow start where they were shut out in their first three home games and injuries. Miller, Matt Rempe and Adam Edstrom all sat more than expected leading to an underwhelming campaign across the board.
For more about the team, you can read all of the New York Post’s coverage of the New York Rangers here.
Huge 2026 concert tours
Before the Rangers officially kick off the season, many of the biggest names in music will be playing at arenas and stadiums all over New York.
Here are just five we’re most excited about headed your way these next few months.
• Bon Jovi (July 17-26)
• Phish (July 22-27)
• RUSH (July 30 through Aug. 3)
• J. Cole (Aug. 2, 4)
• Mumford and Sons (Aug. 11-13)
Who else is headed to the Garden? Take a look at this calendar that includes all upcoming events at MSG from now up until 2027.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
