The New York Rangers play the New York Islanders three more times and the New Jersey Devils four times in the 2026–27 NHL regular season. These local rivalry games are some of the most popular dates on the Rangers schedule, and the road games are a train ride from Manhattan. Here are the dates, the arenas, and what to know before you buy.
Rangers vs. Islanders 2026–27 dates at a glance
The Rangers won the first meeting 5–2 at Madison Square Garden on October 6. Three games are left, two of them at UBS Arena.
- Sun Dec 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · Rangers at New York Islanders · UBS Arena, Elmont
- Fri Feb 12, 2027 · 7:00 PM ET · New York Islanders at Rangers · Madison Square Garden
- Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 7:00 PM ET · Rangers at New York Islanders · UBS Arena, Elmont
Rangers vs. Devils 2026–27 dates at a glance
All four games against New Jersey are still to come, two at the Garden and two at Prudential Center.
- Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · Rangers at New Jersey Devils · Prudential Center, Newark
- Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · New Jersey Devils at Rangers · Madison Square Garden
- Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · Rangers at New Jersey Devils · Prudential Center, Newark
- Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · New Jersey Devils at Rangers · Madison Square Garden
Start times can change for national TV, so check the listing for the current start time.
Getting to each arena
Madison Square Garden sits on top of Penn Station in Midtown, so the subway, the LIRR and NJ Transit all stop underneath it. UBS Arena is next to Belmont Park in Elmont, on the Queens and Nassau County line, and the LIRR stops at the Elmont-UBS Arena station on event days. Prudential Center is in downtown Newark, a short walk from Newark Penn Station, which is served by NJ Transit and PATH trains from Manhattan.
Which rivalry games cost the most
Weekend games and the games closest to the holidays usually cost the most, and the only Islanders game left at the Garden is on a Friday night. Road games at UBS Arena and Prudential Center are often a cheaper way to see a rivalry game, but expect a crowd split between both teams. The upper levels at all three arenas are the lowest price. Prices move with the standings, so compare the all-in total before you pay.
What to know about this season
2026–27 is the Rangers’ 100th season. Mike Sullivan is the head coach and J.T. Miller is the captain. Goalie Igor Shesterkin is out for the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, the team said on October 10, so Dylan Garand is in line to start in goal. Every Rangers game this season, home and away, is on the New York Rangers tickets page. The full arena schedule, including Knicks games and concerts, is on the Madison Square Garden tickets page, and road games are also on the UBS Arena and Prudential Center pages.
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Rangers rivalry games FAQ
When do the Rangers play the Islanders at Madison Square Garden?
Friday February 12, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET is the only Islanders game left at the Garden this season.
When do the Rangers play the Devils at home?
Monday December 7 and Tuesday December 22, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.
How many times do the Rangers and Islanders play in 2026–27?
Four times. The Rangers won the first game on October 6, and three games are left: December 20 and February 18 at UBS Arena, and February 12 at the Garden.
Where do the Islanders play home games?
UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, next to Belmont Park.
