The Winnipeg Jets and the National Hockey League have announced new local start times for 12 home games in the 2026-27 regular season after Manitoba decided to remain on daylight saving time permanently.
Which games are affected
The schedule adjustments apply to contests between Nov. 1 and March 13. The league said the changes were made to reflect the province's decision to keep clocks one hour ahead year-round.
"The changes were made following Manitoba's decision to remain on daylight saving time permanently."
Fans who purchased tickets, planned travel or booked childcare for the affected dates should review the updated schedule to confirm the new local start times.
- 12 Winnipeg home games have revised start times for the 2026-27 regular season.
- Most evening games were moved one hour later to match the new local clock.
- The changes cover a span from November through mid-March, when daylight-saving decisions alter cross-border broadcast and travel timing.
Detailed schedule changes
Below are the games listed by the NHL with their new local start times and the change from the previous published schedule.
| Game # | Day/Date | Visitor | Local time | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | Sat. Nov. 21 | Vegas | 7:00 p.m. | From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| 382 | Mon. Nov. 23 | Utah | 7:30 p.m. | From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| 434 | Mon. Nov. 30 | Chicago | 7:30 p.m. | From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| 574 | Sat. Dec. 19 | Dallas | 7:00 p.m. | From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| 624 | Mon. Dec. 28 | San Jose | 7:30 p.m. | From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| 662 | Sat. Jan. 2 | Calgary | 7:00 p.m. | From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| 716 | Sat. Jan. 9 | Utah | 7:00 p.m. | From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| 768 | Sat. Jan. 16 | Anaheim | 7:00 p.m. | From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| 824 | Sun. Jan. 24 | Buffalo | 3:00 p.m. | From 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| 946 | Wed. Feb. 17 | Los Angeles | 7:30 p.m. | From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| 1039 | Mon. Mar. 1 | Seattle | 7:00 p.m. | From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| 1121 | Sat. Mar. 13 | Nashville | 3:30 p.m. | From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Local implications
The time changes matter beyond puck drop. Later start times affect transit schedules, shift workers, evening restaurants and bars near Canada Life Centre, and television audiences across time zones. Ticket holders who rely on public transit should consult Winnipeg Transit schedules, while groups organising post-game gatherings may need to adjust reservations.
Team and league officials directed fans to the complete updated 2026-27 schedule posted by the Jets for any additional changes that reflect updated time-zone information for other games.
For now, the revisions make clear how a provincial policy change ripples into sports, broadcasting and everyday plans for Winnipeg residents who follow the Jets closely.
