Maple Leafs unveil 2025–26 regular-season slate: rivalry opener, road-warrior finish
Toronto, ON — Hockey season is set. The Toronto Maple Leafs have released their full 2025–26 NHL regular-season schedule, bookended by a classic rivalry at home and a divisional tilt on the road.
- Home opener: Wednesday, October 8 vs. Montréal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena
- Regular-season finale: Wednesday, April 15 at Ottawa Senators (Canadian Tire Centre)
Schedule storylines Leafs Nation should know
- Longest homestands (5 games, three times):
- Oct 13–21
- Dec 6–16
- Jan 19–27
- Longest road swings (6 games, twice):
- Nov 22–Dec 4
- Jan 29–Feb 26
- Back-to-backs: 15 sets across the season
- Busiest month: January with 16 games
- Heaviest home months: October, December, January (each with 8 home dates)
- Road-heavy month: March with 9 away games
- Saturday spotlight: 23 Saturday games (10 home, 13 road)
From rivalry nights to compressed back-to-backs and those two six-game road grinds, Toronto’s path is packed with storyline stretches that will test depth and momentum heading into spring.
Plan your season
Bold the must-see dates, sync your calendar, and get your crew organized for puck drop.