The 2026-27 NHL national broadcast schedule just dropped, and the Philadelphia Flyers are set to dominate the airwaves, appearing on national television a massive 19 times. This isn’t some small bump, either. It’s a jump of five games from their 14 national appearances last season, putting them among the absolute elite when it comes to screen time.
Breaking Down the Broadcast Bonanza
Nineteen national games is a huge deal. It’s nearly a quarter of the Flyers’ 84-game season, meaning fans across the country are going to get a heavy dose of the Broad Street Bullies. Only the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins will see more national exposure, each with 20 appearances. This isn’t just one network either, we’re talking full coverage across ABC, ESPN, TNT, and the ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu bundle.
TNT is carrying the bulk of the load, with nine Flyers games scheduled. That national TV run kicks off early, right with the home opener on September 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET against the Penguins. Get ready for some classic rivalry action from the jump! ABC and ESPN will feature the orange and black six times, which includes two weekend meetings with those same Penguins. Finally, the ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu bundle will show off the Flyers four times. Out of those 19 games, 11 are home games, and eight are on the road.
The Flyers Are Back in the Spotlight
This kind of national attention isn’t just about showing up, it signals something bigger. The source confirmed it: “The Flyers are back on the national stage.” After what felt like “several years of apathy in Philadelphia and not many people caring about the Flyers across the country,” the league is putting them front and center. It looks like their “march to the playoffs last March,” where they played some “big games on national TV, including Porter Martone’s overt,” set the tone for this season.
So, mark your calendars. The national broadcast schedule starts for the Flyers on Wednesday, September 30, when they host the Penguins at Xfinity Mobile Arena at 7:30 P.M. ET on TNT. Get ready, because the Flyers are going to be everywhere.
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Originally reported by Broad Street Hockey.
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