Caps open 2026-27 at Carolina — Friday 7 p.m. on MNMT
Preseason closed. Road back-to-back: Hurricanes Friday, Lightning Saturday. Home opener vs Penguins Oct. 7.
September 28, 2026
Season opener — Capitals at Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals open the 2026-27 regular season on Friday, Oct. 2.
Locked (ESPN / club schedule)
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fri. Oct. 2 | at Carolina | 7:00 p.m. | Lenovo Center · MNMT / ESPN+ |
| Sat. Oct. 3 | at Tampa Bay | 7:00 p.m. | Road back-to-back |
| Wed. Oct. 7 | vs Pittsburgh | 7:30 p.m. | Home opener |
Confirm TV windows on the club board closer to puck drop. Full How to watch: Caps @ Hurricanes game center.
Preseason
Exhibition slate is done — including Saturday's 5-1 win at Philadelphia (desk).
The Capitals page is the hub.
*Monday morning desk, Sep. 28, 2026. Times from ESPN/NHL schedule release.*
Where to watch
On TV, on the radio, or out in the DMV — pick a lane, then drill into state and county for bars and watch parties.
TV from the Capitals / NHL 2026-27 board (MNMT + U.S. nationals). Radio from Caps Radio (Team 980). Confirm blackouts on Caps.com.
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