By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18
The 2025-26 American Hockey League season was historic for the Providence Bruins, who won the MacGregor Kilpatrick Trophy as the AHL’s best team with 110 points. However, the season ended in huge disappointment when Providence was eliminated by the Springfield Thunderbirds in four games in the 2026 Atlantic Division Semifinals. Providence’s roster will look different next season, as goaltender Michael DiPietro is expected to be Jeremy Swayman’s backup for the Boston Bruins.
Along with DiPietro’s rise, Providence has seen additions and subtractions to its roster this offseason, including the loss of captain Patrick Brown. Even with losses to the roster, Providence will have huge motivation to bounce back after losing to Springfield in the 2026 playoffs. Providence’s 2026-27 season schedule was officially announced today. This upcoming season marks Providence’s 35th season in franchise history. Now, it’s time to take a look at the games to circle on Providence’s schedule for this upcoming season.
Season Opener
While the AHL’s full schedule was announced today, the home openers for all AHL teams were announced yesterday. Providence will begin the 2026-27 season at home against the Utica Comets at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Oct. 2. Puck drop for Providence’s season opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.
Early Playoff Rematch
Two days after its home opener against Utica, Providence will have an early chance to avenge its 2026 playoff elimination. On Oct. 4, Providence will host Springfield at Amica Mutual Pavilion, with puck drop scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET.
First Road Games
Providence will be home for the first five games to begin the season. On Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, Providence will play its first road games of the season in a back-to-back against the Hershey Bears at Giant Center. Puck drop for Oct. 17 is at 6 p.m. ET, while for Oct. 18 it is at 3 p.m. ET.
Hello to Hamilton
The Bridgeport Islanders are no longer an AHL team after 25 years. The Islanders relocated for the upcoming 2026-27 season from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, and have been renamed to the “Hamilton Hammers.” On Nov. 6, Providence will play at Hamilton for the first time at TD Colisium at 7 p.m. ET.
Back-to-Backs in North Carolina
On two separate occasions this season, Providence will play a back-to-back against the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. The first back-to-back is scheduled for Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, with both games at 7 p.m. ET. The second back-to-back is scheduled for Feb. 5 and Feb. 6. Puck drop for Feb. 6 is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, while Feb. 7 has a 6 p.m. ET puck drop. Charlotte finished as the Atlantic Division’s third seed last season.
Turkey Time in Pennsylvania
Providence will be busy in Pennsylvania with three games in four nights around Thanksgiving. Providence will play the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Nov. 25 (the day before Thanksgiving) and Nov. 28 at PPL Center, and also play the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Nov. 27 (Black Friday) at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET for all three games.
Calder Cup Champion Dates
Providence will play one home game and one away game against the defending Calder Cup champion Toronto Marlies this season. The first game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Nov. 15, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The second one will be played at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Feb. 15, with puck drop scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.
Western Conference Champions Arrive
Providence will host the defending Western Conference champion Chicago Wolves at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Jan. 22, with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.
North Division Champion Dates
Providence will play four games against the defending North Division champion Laval Rocket. The first set of games is scheduled for Jan. 27 and Jan. 29 at Place Bell in Quebec, with puck drop at 7 p.m. ET for both games. The second set of games is scheduled for Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Puck drop for Feb. 20 is at 7:05 p.m. ET, while puck drop for Feb. 21 is at 3:05 p.m. ET.
Western Conference Road Trip
In March, Providence will have a three-game Western Conference road in a four-night span. The first game will be against the Rockford IceHogs on March 24 at BMO Center. On March 26, Providence will play the Milwaukee Admirals at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. On March 27, Providence will play Chicago at Allstate Arena. All three games are scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Regular Season Finale
Providence will play four of its final five games at home to close out the 2026-27 season. Providence’s final game will be played on April 11 at Amica Mutual Pavilion against the Hartford Wolf Pack, with puck drop scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET.
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