Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets — October 1, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop 19:00 local time (00:00 UK). Date, arena, tickets and travel tips for this 2026-27 regular-season game.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres on October 1, 2026: kick-off details

It is the 1st of the Blue Jackets' 42 home dates this season and meeting 1st of 3 between the two teams in 2026-27. From Europe, the game starts at 00:00 UK (the following day). Times can still move for TV, so check again a few days before.

It is a Thursday game: midweek dates usually offer a wider choice of seats than weekends.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres ticket prices

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Travel to Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena stands in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. Most fans walk from nearby hotels, or park in the surrounding garages and stroll in. Columbus has no metro, so rideshare and buses fill the gap, and the airport is a short drive away. Bars, restaurants and a ballpark are all within a couple of minutes on foot, so arrive an hour before puck drop to eat and soak up the neighborhood.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres: what to expect

Both teams play in the Eastern Conference, so the points matter directly for the playoff picture.

Buffalo is a blue-collar hockey town where the arena is loud, the seats are close to the ice and the Canadian border is a short drive away. This guide covers the Sabres home schedule for 2026-27, KeyBank Center, the best places to sit and how to buy smartly.

Blue Jackets vs Sabres · Key facts

DateThursday, October 1, 2026
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaNationwide Arena
CityColumbus
Blue Jackets 6–3 Sabres

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres season series 2026-27

Thu Oct 1 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo SabresNationwide ArenaBlue Jackets 6–3 Sabres
Fri Nov 6 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKBuffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue JacketsKeyBank CenterGame →
Fri Jan 8 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo SabresNationwide ArenaGame →

Other Blue Jackets home dates (after Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres)

Sat Oct 3 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Utah MammothNationwide ArenaBlue Jackets 1–4 Mammoth
Fri Oct 9 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh PenguinsNationwide ArenaBlue Jackets 3–2 Penguins SO
Tue Oct 13 · 18:15 local · 23:15 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Florida PanthersNationwide ArenaGame →
Sat Oct 17 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs New York RangersNationwide ArenaGame →
Tue Oct 20 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple LeafsNationwide ArenaGame →
Sat Oct 24 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden KnightsNationwide ArenaGame →

FAQ · Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets

What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres start in Europe?

Puck drop is 19:00 local time at Nationwide Arena, which is 00:00 UK (the following day). Schedules can change for TV broadcasts, so check again a few days before the game.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres played?

The game is played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Nationwide Arena stands in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. Most fans walk from nearby hotels, or park in the surrounding garages and stroll in. Columbus has no metro, so rideshare and buses fill the gap, and the airport is a short drive away. Bars, restaurants and a ballpark are all within a couple of minutes on foot, so arrive an hour before puck drop to eat and soak up the neighborhood.

How much are Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets?

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Can I buy Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets from Europe?

Yes. Tickets are mobile in the NHL: buy online, keep the confirmation email and load the tickets in your phone before the trip. Enter your email with the Tickets button to see where seats are available for this game.