Thursday, December 31, 2026 & Friday, January 1, 2027
New Year’s Eve & Day Games 2026 Tickets
New Year’s Eve is Thursday, December 31, 2026 and New Year’s Day is Friday, January 1, 2027. Hockey and basketball teams often play on New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day is a traditional date for college football bowl games, so NHL and NBA games on both days are listed here. Every game is a TicketNetwork listing that is on sale now.
New Year's Eve & Day games 2026
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New Year's Eve & Day games — frequently asked questions
When is New Year’s Day 2027?
New Year’s Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027, and New Year’s Eve is the day before, Thursday, December 31, 2026. This page lists games dated on either day.
Which teams play on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?
Games on sale for New Year’s Eve and Day 2026: Charlotte Hornets vs. San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens, Vegas Golden Knights vs. St. Louis Blues, Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks, plus 18 more listed below.
How do I buy New Year’s game tickets?
Choose a game to open its event page, pick seats on the TicketNetwork seat map and check out there. Prices and seat availability are shown on each event page.