The 2026 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes will raise their championship banner to usher in the start of the 2026-27 season.

Per the NHL, the Hurricanes are the first game slated for the new season, when they host the Florida Panthers on Sept. 29 at Lenovo Center with puck drop set for 5 p.m.

On that same night, they'll raise the banner recognizing them as the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions as well.

The NHL released the home openers for all 32 teams on Wednesday and the Hurricanes will be one of five games set for Sept. 29.

ESPN will air all three games as part of a triple header with Carolina/Florida being followed by New York Rangers @ Boston Bruins at 8 p.m. and Chicago Blackhawks @ Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m.

There will also be a pair of Canadian games, with the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs going head-to-head, followed by the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.

The NHL will release the full 2026-27 schedule tomorrow (Thursday, July 16).

‼️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ‼️

The puck drops on the 2026-27 season September 29th! #NHLFaceOffpic.twitter.com/LsUHolwBHO

— NHL (@NHL) July 15, 2026

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