Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals tickets — December 31, 2026

Thursday, December 31, 2026: the Washington Capitals visit Nationwide Arena to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. Face-off at 14:00 local time, 19:00 UK. Everything you need before buying tickets for this game.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals on December 31, 2026: kick-off details

This game is home date 22 of 42 for the Blue Jackets, and meeting 2 of 4 between Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals on the 2026-27 calendar. From Europe, the game starts at 19:00 UK. 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 Washington Capitals ticket prices

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €51. That figure moves every day with demand: tickets for the most-watched games rise as the date approaches, others drop late.

Click the Tickets button, enter your email and you will see where seats are available. Buying from Europe works the same way: mobile tickets are the norm in the NHL, so keep your phone charged and your card's foreign-payment option enabled.

Travel to Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals 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 Washington Capitals: what to expect

Both clubs play in the Metropolitan Division: divisional games are the kind that weighs heaviest in the race for a playoff spot.

A downtown arena above a Metro station, a red-clad crowd and a Stanley Cup banner from 2018: a Capitals night is the easiest NHL trip in America. Washington opens at home on October 7, 2026 against Pittsburgh and plays 42 home games through April 4, 2027. Here is how to pick a date and a seat.

Blue Jackets vs Capitals · Key facts

DateThursday, December 31, 2026
Local time14:00 · 19:00 UK
ArenaNationwide Arena
CityColumbus
from 51 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals season series 2026-27

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FAQ · Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals tickets

What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals start in Europe?

Puck drop is 14:00 local time at Nationwide Arena, which is 19:00 UK. Schedules can change for TV broadcasts, so check again a few days before the game.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals 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 Washington Capitals tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €51. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals 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.