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The 2026 Columbus Blue Jackets season in almost here.
Training camp starts today, with the first preseason game being on Monday.
We have all the info you need to get through it. There will be practices that are open to the public, which will be on Saturday and Sunday.
Information provided by CBJ PR.
Thursday, September 17 - Open To The Public
9-9:45 a.m. - Group 1 Practice (OhioHealth Ice Haus)
10-10:45 a.m. - Group 1 Practice (Nationwide Arena)
12-12:45 p.m. - Group 2 Practice (OhioHealth Ice Haus)
1-1:45 p.m. - Group 2 Practice (Nationwide Arena)
Friday, September 18 - Open To The Public
9-9:45 a.m. - Group 2 Practice (OhioHealth Ice Haus)
10-10:45 a.m. - Group 2 Practice (Nationwide Arena)
12-12:45 p.m. - Group 1 Practice (OhioHealth Ice Haus) 1-1:45 p.m. - Group 1 Practice (Nationwide Arena)
Saturday, September 19 - Open To The Public
9-9:45 a.m. - Group 1 (OhioHealth Ice Haus)
10-10:45 a.m. - Group 1 (Nationwide Arena)
12-12:45 p.m. - Group 2 (Nationwide Arena)
1-1:45 p.m. - Group 2 (OhioHealth Ice Haus)
Sunday, September 20 - Open To The Public
9-9:45 a.m. - Group 2 Practice (OhioHealth Ice Haus)
10-10:45 a.m. - Group 1 & 2 Scrimmage (Nationwide Arena)
11-12:00 p.m. - Group 1 Practice (OhioHealth Ice Haus)
Monday, September 21
1st Preseason Game - CBJ vs. Detroit Red Wings - 7 p.m. - Nationwide Arena
Tuesday, September 22
2nd Preseason Game - CBJ vs. Buffalo Sabres - 7 p.m. KeyBank Center
Thursday, September 24
3rd Preseason Game - CBJ vs. Pittsburgh Penguins - 7 p.m. Nationwide Arena
Saturday, September 26
4th (final) Preseason Game - CBJ vs. Detroit Red Wings - 7 p.m. - Little Caesars Arena
The training camp roster currently consists of 55 players (31 forwards, 17 defensemen, seven goaltenders) with the players divided into two groups for sessions from September 17-24.
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