Philadelphia is hitting the national airwaves a whopping 19 times for the 2026-27 NHL season, and if you thought that number sounded high, you’re absolutely dialed in. The NHL just dropped its national broadcast schedule on Wednesday, and the Flyers are front and center, signaling a big shift for the Broad Street Bullies.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: A Team On The Rise
Nineteen national appearances? That’s not just a few extra games, that’s a statement. It’s a huge leap of five additional games from the 14 they snagged last season. Think about that: they’re escalating their national visibility by a huge margin. We’re talking nearly a quarter of their entire 84-game schedule here. Almost every fourth game, the whole country could be watching these guys, whether they’re playing at home in Xfinity Mobile Arena or hitting the road. And get this: when you look across the entire league, only the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins are slotted for more national airtime, each with 20 games. That’s serious company, putting Philadelphia right there with perennial contenders. It tells you everything you need to know about where the league sees the Flyers heading into this year: straight into the spotlight.
Where to Catch All the Action
These games aren’t just tucked away either, they’re everywhere. You’ll catch the orange and black across ABC, ESPN, TNT, and the whole ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu bundle. TNT is getting the biggest piece of the pie, with nine Flyers games. They’re kicking things off with the home opener against the rival Penguins on September 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. Right away, you know it’s going to be intense! Other TNT matchups include early season battles against Buffalo on October 21 and Washington on October 28, then later in the year facing the New York Rangers on December 16 and Tampa Bay on February 3.
ABC and ESPN will carry them six times, including those two critical weekend matchups with the Penguins: January 31 at 12:00 p.m. ET and April 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Plus, look out for their game against the New York Rangers on February 20 at 12:30 p.m. on ABC, and a mid-March clash with Tampa Bay on March 25 on ESPN. And for the streaming crowd, the ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu combo will have them four times, with early season face-offs against New Jersey on October 1 and Detroit on October 15. This is wall-to-wall coverage from pretty much every angle, folks.
What’s On The Line This Season
The word from Philly is they’re officially “back on the national stage,” and you can feel that energy building. After their march to the playoffs last March, this expanded broadcast slate is a huge vote of confidence. It means more eyes on every hit, every save, every goal. The pressure’s on, sure, but the opportunity is even bigger. Get ready to tune in, because the 2026-27 season drops on September 30, and the Flyers are ready for their close-up.
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Originally reported by Broad Street Hockey.
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