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Flames Countdown: Key Games in Saddledome's Final Year
17 Jul
Summary
- The 2026-27 season marks the final year of hockey at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Key matchups include games against former player Blake Coleman and Alex Ovechkin.
- Rivalry games against the Oilers and Canucks highlight the Farewell Tour.
The upcoming 2026-27 NHL season heralds a significant milestone for the Calgary Flames and their dedicated fanbase, as it will be the final year of professional hockey played at the Scotiabank Saddledome. This historic venue, after 43 years, will close its doors to the Flames following this season. The NHL has announced the schedule, giving fans a preview of the key games to anticipate.
Fans can mark their calendars for October 22, 2026, when the Minnesota Wild, led by former Flames forward Blake Coleman, visit the Saddledome. December 5, 2026, offers a potential final opportunity to witness the legendary Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The season's home opener on October 1, 2026, against the Seattle Kraken, will officially commence the Saddledome's farewell tour.
The final months of the season are packed with emotional matchups. Intense provincial rivalry games against the Edmonton Oilers are scheduled for March 3 and March 23, 2027, marking the last 'Battle of Alberta' at The Dome. The Saddledome's final regular-season game is set for April 10, 2027, against long-time rivals, the Vancouver Canucks, concluding an era of hockey history in Calgary.
