NHL training camp scheduled to begin with new format changes
NHL News • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The 2026.27 NHL training camp is set to start under a revised schedule on September 18, 2026. The camp duration has been shortened from 20 days to 14 days, aligning with updates from the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Alongside the reduction in training camp length, the preseason will be limited to four games. Teams are expected to adjust their preparations accordingly as they gear up for the start of the season.
- •Training camp begins September 18, 2026.
- •Duration reduced from 20 days to 14 days.
- •Preseason games shortened to four.
- •New Collective Bargaining Agreement alters format.
- •Teams face adjustments in their preparation strategies.
- 1:11 AMNHL News — Inside Scoop: 2026.27 Training Camp Begins - NHL.com
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