The Philadelphia Flyers officially know their path for the 2025-26 season—and it’s not going to be easy out of the gate.
The NHL dropped all 32 teams’ regular season schedules today, and for the Flyers, it starts with a bang. Philadelphia opens the season on the road against the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on October 9th, followed by a rematch for their home opener on October 13th at Wells Fargo Center.
While facing the reigning champs twice in their first two games sounds brutal, there’s a silver lining: The Flyers are 3-1-0 all-time in home openers vs. Florida. History, at least, is on Philly’s side.
The Breakdown
Philadelphia will play the usual 82-game slate: 41 at home, 41 on the road. Their home schedule includes 15 weekend games, which is always a bonus for fans—11 on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The Flyers also have a season-high six-game homestand from December 1–13, which could be a critical stretch for playoff momentum if they’re in the hunt.
The team is also scheduled for 14 back-to-backs, up slightly from the 13 back-to-backs they faced last year. Those games often test the depth and stamina of the roster—especially on the second night.
Key Dates to Circle
Here are some of the most anticipated matchups on the 2025-26 calendar:
- Oct. 9 @ Florida – Season opener vs. the reigning champs
- Oct. 13 vs. Florida – Home opener
- Oct. 28 vs. Pittsburgh – Battle of Pennsylvania returns
- Nov. 1 vs. Toronto – Scott Laughton makes his return to Philly
- Nov. 22 vs. New Jersey Devils – Classic Metro Division showdown
- Dec. 20 @ New York Rangers – First of four showdowns with the Blueshirts
- Jan. 6 vs. Anaheim Ducks – Yeah…you know why this one’s circled 👀
- Jan. 17 vs. NY Rangers – A rare 1 PM puck drop
- Feb. 25 @ Washington – First game after the Olympic break
- Mar. 18 @ Anaheim – Another spicy one in SoCal
- Apr. 14 vs. Montreal Canadiens – Final regular season game
Olympic Break Note
The NHL is pausing for the Winter Olympics, and the Flyers resume play on February 25th against Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals in Washington. That first post-break game could be a challenge as teams shake off the rust or adjust after injuries and international play.
Final Thoughts
The Flyers will need to prove themselves early against one of the league’s best, but there are plenty of marquee moments and rivalry games ahead. If the young core continues to grow and they get a spark from new additions, Philly could make noise in the Metro this season.
Grab your calendars, circle the dates, and get ready—October can’t come soon enough.
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