Colorado Avalanche Reveal Preseason Schedule

The Colorado Avalanche revealed their 2026-27 preseason schedule on Monday, featuring a four-game exhibition slate.

What's in the schedule?

The Avalanche open the preseason at Ball Arena on Sunday, Sept. 20, hosting Utah in a 5:00 p.m. MT puck drop.

They then travel to Winnipeg to face the Jets at Canada Life Centre on Monday, Sept. 21.

Why the reduced preseason?

The NHL reduced the preseason to four games per club, down from six, to reduce injury risk and increase meaningful regular-season games.

As of their last result, the Avalanche stood at 55-16, having lost 2-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights on May 27, 2026.

What comes next?

The Avalanche will complete their home-and-home series against the Jets on Friday, Sept. 25, and close out exhibition play against Utah on Saturday, Sept. 26.

All four preseason games will be carried on Altitude Sports Radio, with live streaming available via AltitudeSportsRadio.com and the Altitude Sports Radio app.

The team currently stands 1st in the Western Conference, on a W3 streak, and single-game tickets for both preseason and regular season action will go on sale alongside the release of the full 2026-27 schedule.

Limited memberships for the upcoming season remain available through the club’s official website.

The adjustment to the preseason schedule is part of a broader league-wide shift, aimed at reducing injury risk in exhibition play.

The change was approved by the league and NHLPA under the current collective bargaining agreement running through the 2029-30 season.