Winnipeg sports news — the Winnipeg Jets Start Times are moving an hour later for 12 home games this season, the first real-world ripple from Manitoba’s decision to lock the clock on daylight time permanently.
By Maplestime News Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | September 19, 2026
Sources: NHL.com, Sportsnet, Illegal Curve | Last updated: September 19, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The NHL announced September 18 that Winnipeg Jets Start Times shift one hour later for 12 home games between November 1 and March 13.
- Games at 6:00 p.m. become 7:00 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. games become 7:30 p.m.; the two afternoon games move to 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.
- The change follows Manitoba’s permanent daylight time decision — clocks will not “fall back” this November.
- Road games shift too: a 7 p.m. start in San Jose now means 10 p.m. in Winnipeg (was 9 p.m.), while 7 p.m. Eastern games now start at 7 p.m. local (was 6 p.m.).
- The Jets open the season October 2 at home against the Boston Bruins.
The Full List of New Winnipeg Jets Start Times
Every affected game moves exactly one hour later than originally scheduled. All times below are Winnipeg local time:
| Date | Opponent | New Time | Was |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov. 21 | Vegas | 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mon, Nov. 23 | Utah | 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Mon, Nov. 30 | Chicago | 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Dec. 19 | Dallas | 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mon, Dec. 28 | San Jose | 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Jan. 2 | Calgary | 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Jan. 9 | Utah | 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Jan. 16 | Anaheim | 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Jan. 24 | Buffalo | 3:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Wed, Feb. 17 | Los Angeles | 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Mon, Mar. 1 | Seattle | 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Mar. 13 | Nashville | 3:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
Why the Start Times Had to Move
This one traces straight back to the Manitoba legislature. Premier Wab Kinew announced September 17 that the province will stay on daylight saving time permanently starting November 1 — no more “fall back.” Manitoba joins British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Saskatchewan in ending the clock change.
The problem: the NHL schedule was built assuming Winnipeg would drop back to Central Standard Time in November. With the province staying an hour ahead, the league shifted the local puck drops to keep the evening experience consistent for fans at Canada Life Centre. The changes affect games scheduled between November 1 and March 13.
Related: Manitoba Daylight Saving Time 2026 — No More Clock Changes Starting This Fall
Road Games Shift Too
It’s not just the home schedule. The permanent clock change scrambles how road games line up on your TV at home:
- A 7 p.m. game in San Jose will now start at 10 p.m. Winnipeg time — not 9 p.m. Late nights for West Coast road trips just got later.
- A 7 p.m. game in the Eastern time zone will now begin at 7 p.m. in Winnipeg — not 6 p.m. A small win for after-work viewing.
The puck-drop time at the road venue hasn’t changed at all. It’s only the Winnipeg clock that reads differently now.
What Jets Fans Should Do
Simple: double-check your tickets. If you bought seats for any of the 12 games above, your start time is one hour later than printed. The Jets open the regular season October 2 at home against the Boston Bruins — before any of the changes kick in — so opening night is business as usual.
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