The Belleville Senators have revealed their schedule for the 2026-’27 AHL season.
In a release, the B-Sens say that the team’s schedule focuses on Canadian and North Division rivalries, spreads out home games evenly throughout the season, and adds more family-friendly puck-drop times.
They say it was developed thanks to feedback from end-of-season fan surveys as well as working with the American Hockey League and the other teams.
“Putting the fans first was a major key for us in this year’s schedule process, and we think they’re going to notice those efforts,” said Belleville Sens Vice President of Business Operations John Mathers in the release.
“By adjusting some dates and start times, we’re providing more opportunity for Sens fans of all ages to get out to the rink and help us celebrate this milestone season, while showing off the spirit and energy that makes 613 Country stand out around the AHL landscape.”
The shift in times includes 11 home games this season being contested as matinees, including a franchise first, six Saturday afternoon match-ups with 4:00 p.m. start times.
Three of Belleville’s home afternoon games will be played at 1:00 p.m. Two additional home afternoon games will be played – one starting at 3:00 p.m. and one starting at 5:00 p.m.
The School Day Game will return this season, with an additional School Day Game being played in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre.
The Belleville School Day Game will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 against the Toronto Marlies.
The Senators will play five of their first six games at home, with their first road game on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Syracuse against the Crunch.
It was already announced on Wednesday that the B-Sens will begin their season at home against the Hamilton Hammers on October 2.
North Division (7 Opponents)
- Hamilton Hammers (New York Islanders) – 10
- Laval Rocket (Montreal Canadiens) – 10
- Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs) -10
- Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay Lightning) – 8
- Utica Comets (New Jersey Devils) – 8
- Rochester Americans (Buffalo Sabres) – 6
- Cleveland Monsters (Columbus Blue Jackets) – 4
Atlantic Division (6 Opponents)
- Hartford Wolf Pack (New York Rangers) – 2
- Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) – 2
- Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers) – 2
- Providence Bruins (Boston Bruins) – 2
- Springfield Thunderbirds (St. Louis Blues) – 2
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins) – 2
Central Division (1 Opponent)
- Manitoba Moose (Winnipeg Jets) – 4
You can find the full schedule at the AHL’s website.
