The Florida Panthers play their 2026–27 home games at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, and this is the complete home schedule – every opponent, date, and puck-drop time in one place. Bookmark it: we keep it current for the full season.
The home season opens October 10 against the Minnesota Wild and closes with the home finale against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 10. In between, Amerant Bank Arena hosts in-state rival Tampa Bay twice (November 28 and December 26) plus marquee visitors including the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, Toronto Maple Leafs, and both New York clubs.
Going to a game? Skip the arena parking and the post-game rideshare surge – we provide door-to-door chauffeured service to Amerant Bank Arena from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the airports. See our Miami event transportation and Fort Lauderdale car service. More Miami sports schedules: Miami Dolphins schedule and Miami Heat home schedule.
Florida Panthers 2026–27 Home Schedule at Amerant Bank Arena
All home games are at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, in western Broward County. Times are Eastern (ET) and set by the NHL – dates and puck-drop times can change, so always confirm your game before booking travel.
October 2026
| Date | Opponent | Puck Drop (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | Minnesota Wild | 6:00 PM |
| Oct 15 | Vancouver Canucks | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 17 | Seattle Kraken | 6:00 PM |
| Oct 30 | Winnipeg Jets | 7:00 PM |
November 2026
| Date | Opponent | Puck Drop (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Detroit Red Wings | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 4 | Chicago Blackhawks | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 12 | Detroit Red Wings | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 17 | Edmonton Oilers | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | Buffalo Sabres | 6:00 PM |
| Nov 25 | Ottawa Senators | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 28 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6:00 PM |
December 2026
| Date | Opponent | Puck Drop (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8 | Boston Bruins | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 19 | Calgary Flames | 1:00 PM |
| Dec 21 | St. Louis Blues | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 26 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6:00 PM |
| Dec 28 | Nashville Predators | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 30 | Buffalo Sabres | 7:00 PM |
January 2027
| Date | Opponent | Puck Drop (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | Montreal Canadiens | 1:00 PM |
| Jan 16 | Vegas Golden Knights | 6:00 PM |
| Jan 18 | Ottawa Senators | 7:30 PM |
| Jan 21 | Carolina Hurricanes | 7:00 PM |
| Jan 24 | Los Angeles Kings | 6:00 PM |
February 2027
| Date | Opponent | Puck Drop (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | New York Islanders | 2:00 PM |
| Feb 3 | Washington Capitals | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 12 | Colorado Avalanche | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 13 | Dallas Stars | 6:00 PM |
| Feb 18 | New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 20 | Anaheim Ducks | 5:00 PM |
| Feb 21 | San Jose Sharks | 6:00 PM |
March 2027
| Date | Opponent | Puck Drop (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Utah Mammoth | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 4 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 8:30 PM |
| Mar 6 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 9 | New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 12 | New York Islanders | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 25 | New York Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6:00 PM |
| Mar 30 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7:00 PM |
April 2027
| Date | Opponent | Puck Drop (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 6 | Montreal Canadiens | 7:15 PM |
| Apr 9 | Boston Bruins | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 10 | Carolina Hurricanes | 6:00 PM |
Florida Panthers Home Games: What to Know
- 40-plus home games at Amerant Bank Arena across the 2026–27 regular season.
- Home opener: October 10 vs. Minnesota Wild.
- Home finale: April 10 vs. Carolina Hurricanes.
- In-state rivalry nights: Tampa Bay Lightning on November 28 and December 26.
- Busiest home months: November, December, and March.
Getting to Amerant Bank Arena on Game Night
Amerant Bank Arena sits in Sunrise, in western Broward County near the Sawgrass Expressway – roughly between Fort Lauderdale and the western suburbs, and a 30-to-50-minute drive from most of Miami depending on traffic. Arena parking fills on busy nights and the lots empty slowly once the final horn sounds.
A private chauffeur makes it simple: a fixed rate booked in advance, a professional driver who drops you at the door and is waiting afterward, and no parking. We serve the arena from Miami Beach, Brickell, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, and both airports. See our Miami event transportation page, our Fort Lauderdale car service, or our FLL airport transfers for airport pickups.
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Florida Panthers Schedule FAQ
When does the Florida Panthers 2026–27 home season start?
The Panthers’ home opener is October 10, 2026 against the Minnesota Wild at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
Where do the Florida Panthers play?
The Florida Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, in western Broward County – between Fort Lauderdale and the western suburbs, and served from across Miami and South Florida.
When do the Panthers play the Tampa Bay Lightning at home?
Florida hosts its in-state rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning, twice at Amerant Bank Arena in 2026–27: November 28 and December 26.
What is the best way to get to a Panthers game without parking?
Arena parking fills on busy nights and empties slowly after the game, while rideshare surges when it ends. A private chauffeur is the simplest option: a fixed rate, door-to-door pickup, and no parking. We serve Amerant Bank Arena from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the airports.
When is the Panthers home finale?
The 2026–27 regular-season home finale is April 10, 2027 against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amerant Bank Arena.
Can the Panthers schedule or puck-drop times change?
Yes. The NHL can adjust dates and start times during the season, especially for nationally televised games. Always confirm your specific game before booking travel.
