Blue Jackets announce 2025-26 regular season schedule

The Columbus Blue Jackets and National Hockey League announced today a 2025-26 regular season schedule in which the club will play 82 games, including 41 home dates at Nationwide Arena. The team opens its 25th NHL season on Thursday, October 9 against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The Blue Jackets kick off their home slate of games on Monday, October 13 with a 7 p.m. ET matchup against Metropolitan Division rival New Jersey Devils at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets’ announcement of the club’s 2025-26 schedule is presented by Ticketmaster.