NHL Gate Open Times
NHL Arenas typically open between one to two hours before puck drop. Check with your specific venue for the exact times. Arriving early allows the fans to quickly move through the screening process, as well as purchase snacks and find their seats.
This list is updated as of June 26, 2019.
List of teams whose doors open 1 hour before game time:
- Arizona Coyotes
- Boston Bruins
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Colorado Avalanche
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Edmonton Oilers
- Florida Panthers
- Nashville Predators
- New York Islanders
- Ottawa Senators
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Vancouver Canucks
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Washington Capitals
List of teams whose doors open 2 hours before game time:
List of teams whose doors open 90 minutes before game time:
- Anaheim Ducks
- Calgary Flames
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Detroit Red Wings
- Montreal Canadiens
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Rangers
- San Jose Sharks
- St. Louis Blues
The Philadelphia Flyers have variable times for their openings. Please see their website for the correct time for a particular game.