Washington
Washington Capitals schedule for 2025-26 regular-season released
The Washington Capitals have officially announced their 2025-26 schedule.
The Caps will kick off their season on October 8 at home against the Boston Bruins before hitting the road to face the New York Islanders and New York Rangers.
The Capitals will play three four-game homestands in 2025-26 from October 14-21, November 22-28, and March 14-22. Their longest road trip will see them go west for a six-game stretch between January 19 and 29.
Capitals’ 2025-26 regular-season schedule
| Game | Day | Date | Visitor | Home | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed | October 8 | Boston | Washington | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Sat | October 11 | Washington | N.Y. Islanders | 7:00 PM |
| 3 | Sun | October 12 | Washington | N.Y. Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| 4 | Tue | October 14 | Tampa Bay | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 5 | Fri | October 17 | Minnesota | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 6 | Sun | October 19 | Vancouver | Washington | 12:30 PM |
| 7 | Tue | October 21 | Seattle | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 8 | Fri | October 24 | Washington | Columbus | 7:00 PM |
| 9 | Sat | October 25 | Ottawa | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 10 | Tue | October 28 | Washington | Dallas | 8:30 PM |
| 11 | Fri | October 31 | N.Y. Islanders | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 12 | Sat | November 1 | Washington | Buffalo | 7:00 PM |
| 13 | Wed | November 5 | St. Louis | Washington | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | Thu | November 6 | Washington | Pittsburgh | 7:00 PM |
| 15 | Sat | November 8 | Washington | Tampa Bay | 7:00 PM |
| 16 | Tue | November 11 | Washington | Carolina | 7:00 PM |
| 17 | Thu | November 13 | Washington | Florida | 7:00 PM |
| 18 | Sat | November 15 | New Jersey | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 19 | Mon | November 17 | Los Angeles | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 20 | Wed | November 19 | Edmonton | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 21 | Thu | November 20 | Washington | Montreal | 7:00 PM |
| 22 | Sat | November 22 | Tampa Bay | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 23 | Mon | November 24 | Columbus | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 24 | Wed | November 26 | Winnipeg | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 25 | Fri | November 28 | Toronto | Washington | 5:00 PM |
| 26 | Sun | November 30 | Washington | N.Y. Islanders | 1:00 PM |
| 27 | Tue | December 2 | Washington | Los Angeles | 10:30 PM |
| 28 | Wed | December 3 | Washington | San Jose | 10:00 PM |
| 29 | Fri | December 5 | Washington | Anaheim | 10:00 PM |
| 30 | Sun | December 7 | Columbus | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 31 | Thu | December 11 | Carolina | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 32 | Sat | December 13 | Washington | Winnipeg | 7:00 PM |
| 33 | Tue | December 16 | Washington | Minnesota | 8:00 PM |
| 34 | Thu | December 18 | Toronto | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 35 | Sat | December 20 | Detroit | Washington | 12:30 PM |
| 36 | Sun | December 21 | Washington | Detroit | 1:00 PM |
| 37 | Tue | December 23 | N.Y. Rangers | Washington | 6:30 PM |
| 38 | Sat | December 27 | Washington | New Jersey | 7:00 PM |
| 39 | Mon | December 29 | Washington | Florida | 7:00 PM |
| 40 | Wed | December 31 | N.Y. Rangers | Washington | 12:30 PM |
| 41 | Thu | January 1 | Washington | Ottawa | 1:00 PM |
| 42 | Sat | January 3 | Chicago | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 43 | Mon | January 5 | Anaheim | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 44 | Wed | January 7 | Dallas | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 45 | Fri | January 9 | Washington | Chicago | 8:00 PM |
| 46 | Sun | January 11 | Washington | Nashville | 7:00 PM |
| 47 | Tue | January 13 | Montreal | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 48 | Thu | January 15 | San Jose | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 49 | Sat | January 17 | Florida | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 50 | Mon | January 19 | Washington | Colorado | 4:00 PM |
| 51 | Wed | January 21 | Washington | Vancouver | 10:00 PM |
| 52 | Fri | January 23 | Washington | Calgary | 9:00 PM |
| 53 | Sat | January 24 | Washington | Edmonton | 10:00 PM |
| 54 | Tue | January 27 | Washington | Seattle | 10:00 PM |
| 55 | Thu | January 29 | Washington | Detroit | 7:00 PM |
| 56 | Sat | January 31 | Carolina | Washington | 5:00 PM |
| 57 | Mon | February 2 | N.Y. Islanders | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 58 | Tue | February 3 | Washington | Philadelphia | 7:00 PM |
| 59 | Thu | February 5 | Nashville | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 60 | Wed | February 25 | Philadelphia | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 61 | Fri | February 27 | Vegas | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 62 | Sat | February 28 | Washington | Montreal | 7:00 PM |
| 63 | Tue | March 3 | Utah | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 64 | Sat | March 7 | Washington | Boston | 12:30 PM |
| 65 | Mon | March 9 | Calgary | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 66 | Wed | March 11 | Washington | Philadelphia | 7:30 PM |
| 67 | Thu | March 12 | Washington | Buffalo | 7:00 PM |
| 68 | Sat | March 14 | Boston | Washington | 3:00 PM |
| 69 | Wed | March 18 | Ottawa | Washington | 7:30 PM |
| 70 | Fri | March 20 | New Jersey | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 71 | Sun | March 22 | Colorado | Washington | 12:30 PM |
| 72 | Tue | March 24 | Washington | St. Louis | 8:00 PM |
| 73 | Thu | March 26 | Washington | Utah | 9:00 PM |
| 74 | Sat | March 28 | Washington | Vegas | 10:30 PM |
| 75 | Tue | March 31 | Philadelphia | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 76 | Thu | April 2 | Washington | New Jersey | 7:00 PM |
| 77 | Sat | April 4 | Buffalo | Washington | 7:00 PM |
| 78 | Sun | April 5 | Washington | N.Y. Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| 79 | Wed | April 8 | Washington | Toronto | 7:30 PM |
| 80 | Sat | April 11 | Washington | Pittsburgh | 3:00 PM |
| 81 | Sun | April 12 | Pittsburgh | Washington | 3:00 PM |
| 82 | Tue | April 14 | Washington | Columbus | 7:00 PM |
Washington will look to repeat a strong regular-season showing from 2024-25 that saw it lead the Eastern Conference with a 111-point (51-22-9) record, besting the team’s 2023-24 performance by 20 points. Captain Alex Ovechkin also sits just three goals away from 900 as he enters what could be his final NHL season.
The Caps will hit the ice for several holiday games over the season, including on Halloween (October 31 vs New York Islanders), Black Friday (November 28 vs Toronto), and New Year’s Eve (December 31 vs New York Rangers).
With NHL players returning to the Olympics in February 2026 for the first time since 2014, the league will pause from February 6 to 24. Martin Fehervary became the first Capitals player named to an 2026 Olympic roster and will represent his native Slovakia at the Games.
Important home games (per the Capitals):
- Oct. 8 – Home opener at Capital One Arena versus the Boston Bruins
- Oct. 14 – The Capitals face the Tampa Bay Lightning
- Oct. 31 – Washington hosts the New York Islanders on Halloween
- Nov. 19 – Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers make their lone visit to Capital One Arena
- Nov. 28 – The Capitals host Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs the day after Thanksgiving
- Dec. 11 – The Capitals face the Carolina Hurricanes in a Metropolitan Division clash
- Dec. 23 – The New York Rangers make their first of two visits to Capital One Arena for the Capitals’ final game before the holiday break
- Dec. 31 – The New York Rangers return to D.C. for a New Year’s Eve matinee
- Jan. 3 – The Capitals face Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks
- Jan. 13 – The Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens in a rematch of last season’s First Round series
- Jan. 17 – The Capitals face the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers
- Jan. 31 – The Carolina Hurricanes make their second of two trips to D.C.
- Feb. 27 – The Capitals face the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night
- March 20 – The Capitals host the New Jersey Devils for a Friday night divisional contest
- March 31 – The Capitals face Metropolitan Division rival Philadelphia
- April 12 – Washington completes its 2025-26 home regular-season schedule against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins
The Caps will begin their preseason on September 21 and will play six exhibition games before Opening Night, including a game at the Hershey’s Giant Center on September 25 against the Philadelphia Flyers. See the full preseason schedule here.
Here’s the press release from the Capitals:
Capitals Announce 2025-26 Regular-Season Schedule
Washington hosts the Boston Bruins in season opener on Oct. 8 at Capital One Arena
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Hockey League today announced the 2025-26 regular-season schedule for its 32 member clubs. The Washington Capitals will open the season at home against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
The Capitals have six homestands of at least three games on the schedule, the longest being three four-game homestands at Capital One Arena from Oct. 14-21, Nov. 22-28 and March 14-22. Washington also has five stretches of at least three consecutive road games, including a season-long six-game road trip from Jan. 19-29. In addition, the Capitals will have 14 sets of back-to-back games.
Eighteen of the Capitals’ 41 home games at Capital One Arena fall on weekends, which include five games on Friday, nine on Saturday and four on Sunday. The schedule features holiday home games on Halloween (Oct. 31 vs. NY Islanders) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31 vs. NY Rangers). Last season, the Capitals posted the seventh best home record in the NHL (26-9-6) and ranked fourth in the League in goals per game at home (3.68).
The Capitals’ schedule will pause for a 17-day break from Feb. 6-22 for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, which will take place on Feb. 6-22.
Television broadcast plans will be released at a later date. All Capitals games can be heard on the Capitals Radio Network, 106.7 The Fan, WashingtonCaps.com and on the Washington Caps mobile app.
Washington
Social media reacts to former BYU star AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 in 2026 NBA draft
Former BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa fulfilled his dream of going No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA draft.
The Washington Wizards selected Dybantsa with the first pick.
Immediately after the pick, reactions poured in on social media about the Wizards drafting Dybantsa.
Social media reactions to the Washington Wizards selecting BYU star AJ Dybantsa
The Washington Wizards make it official, selecting BYU wing AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1️⃣ pick in the 2026 @NBA Draft. 🥳🎉
How does Dybantsa fit with the Wizards?#NBA #NBADraft #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/IqgikGpxbJ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 24, 2026
WELCOME TO THE DYSTRICT🧙♂️ #ForTheDistrict | @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/ACZhphmTnq
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 24, 2026
NO. 1 OVERALL 🔒
AJ Dybantsa 🤝 @WashWizards
📺 2026 #NBADraft on ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/WO7RxMqQyK
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) June 24, 2026
BYU star AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 to the Washington Wizards.
First former BYU basketball player to be selected No. 1 overall.
He was the best player in his class since he was 14. This was a moment he had been chasing for years, and he got better along the way. pic.twitter.com/ugT9ITd2NP
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) June 24, 2026
OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL 😈 #ForTheDistrict | @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/YaOyAI48Ji
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 24, 2026
WITH THE FIRST PICK IN THE 2026 NBA DRAFT
THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS SELECT
ANICET DYBANTSA JR. ‼️ pic.twitter.com/po8oTm6B9T
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2026
With the 1st pick of the NBA Draft the @WashWizards select AJ Dybantsa!
The 2026 NBA Draft is LIVE on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ONGDMv9WZ7
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2026
Yer a Wizard, AJ 🌟
AJ Dybantsa is heading to the District at No. 1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/42atCNr441
— ESPN (@espn) June 24, 2026
AJ Dybantsa is headed to Washington with the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft 🚨 @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/HnFsgcqMgX
— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) June 24, 2026
NUMBER ONE. pic.twitter.com/XJDFzK8dpK
— BYU Men’s Basketball (@BYUMBB) June 24, 2026
AJ Dybantsa is headed to @WashWizards with the first pick in the @NBA Draft 🚨 pic.twitter.com/IhNM2AjxLy
— Sports (@Sports) June 24, 2026
Picture perfect moment for AJ Dybantsa 📷 pic.twitter.com/rN8zbJr3cB
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 24, 2026
AJ DYBANTSA GOES NO. 1 🧙♂️🔥
AD. Trae. AJ.
It’s up in Washington. pic.twitter.com/F1rAmF1Qb4
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 24, 2026
FIRST LOOK AJ Dybantsa as a wizard pic.twitter.com/3kwGDX31cl
— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) June 24, 2026
“Dybantsa, high volume player, high usage player.” 💪@KevinOConnor reacts to AJ Dybantsa being drafted No. 1 overall to D.C. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OZWDO0DKBJ
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 24, 2026
With the 1st pick of the NBA Draft the @WashWizards select AJ Dybantsa (@AJ_Dybantsa)!
The 2026 NBA Draft is LIVE on ABC & ESPN.
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 24, 2026
The #WashingtonWizards selected AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 this year, continuing to stack up their roster with talent. He will play alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis, and form a three-headed monster.
Will he take home the 2027 Rookie of the Year award? Or will Darryn Peterson,… pic.twitter.com/EP1eJJJxPw
— The Big Lead (@TheBigLead) June 24, 2026
Washington D.C.’s reaction to AJ Dybantsa being taken first overall by the @WashWizards. #dcsports #ajdybantsa #wizards #nba pic.twitter.com/Dst5qW8tHr
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) June 24, 2026
AJ Dybantsa led ALL of college basketball in scoring last season 🔥
Wizards got a bucket. pic.twitter.com/XYSWaBtLfj
— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) June 24, 2026
🚨 THE NO. 1 PICK IS IN 🚨
AJ Dybantsa joins NBA royalty at the top of the draft 🤩#NBAonPrimeVideoPH pic.twitter.com/R3oRZ9DEgr
— NBA on Prime Video Philippines (@NBAPrimeVideoPH) June 24, 2026
WIZARDS TAKE AJ DYBANTSA #1 OVERALL 🚨 pic.twitter.com/NceGfeVcq6
— Chalkboard (@ChalkboardHQ) June 24, 2026
AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 overall to the Wizards👀
During his freshman season at BYU:
25.5 PPG
6.8 RPGpic.twitter.com/N6UHFgnXOK— RotoWire (@RotoWire) June 24, 2026
AJ IS A WIZARD 🪄
Dybantsa is the 1st player to lead the NCAA in scoring and go 1st in the NBA Draft since 1994. pic.twitter.com/SEpYf7Ausp
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) June 24, 2026
With the 1st Pick of the 2026 NBA Draft…. AJ DYBANTSA is heading to Washington 👏👏#Big12MBB | @BYUMBB pic.twitter.com/zNjaL98hoS
— Big 12 Studios (@big12studios) June 24, 2026
AJ DYBANTSA IS A WIZARD AND THEY’RE GOING WILD IN WASHINGTON D.C. 🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/rmVqL0rWuy
— SleeperWizards (@SleeperWizards) June 24, 2026
A walk to remember for AJ Dybantsa.
He’s a Wizard. pic.twitter.com/if8cCn8GIp
— Jackson Payne (@jackson5payne) June 24, 2026
#HOFSeries Alum AJ Dybantsa. 🤝 #NBADraft | #HoophallU pic.twitter.com/C19N6j4vCR
— Hall of Fame Series (@hofseries) June 24, 2026
AJ Dybantsa at BYU:
25.5 PPG
6.8 RPG
1.1 SPG
51.0 FG%What will he average as a rookie? pic.twitter.com/jv5ujz6AHz
— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 24, 2026
John Wall 🤝 AJ Dybantsa
Dybantsa is the latest No. 1 pick to head to the Wizards 👏 pic.twitter.com/cFCLPn4cmN
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 24, 2026
AJ Dybantsa (BYU) A 2026 Wooden Award All American and Top 5 Finalist from BYU, AJ Dybantsa’s talent and dedication have made him one of the game’s brightest stars. Congratulations on being selected No. 1 overall by the Washington Wizards and taking the next step in your… pic.twitter.com/1ZlAaGJdxU
— John R. Wooden Award (@WoodenAward) June 24, 2026
Congratulations to AJ Dybantsa on being selected No. 1 overall by the @WashWizards in the @NBADraft 🏀
Dybantsa was a finalist for our 2026 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Men’s College POY. @jerseymikes | @BYUMBB | @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/hzAQSOiHzc
— Naismith Awards (@NaismithTrophy) June 24, 2026
Oakland Soldiers alum AJ Dybantsa has been selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft 🏀@Soldiers_Salute ➡️ @NBADraft #NBADraft #EYBL @AJ_Dybantsa pic.twitter.com/lJWT0D4Fps
— The Circuit (@TheCircuit) June 24, 2026
AJ DYBANTSA TO THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS AHHHHHHHH 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/Z8pinO7KGQ
— Overtime (@overtime) June 24, 2026
Congrats to AJ Dybantsa who was just selected #1 overall by the Washington Wizards! pic.twitter.com/fCMAu3uhwN
— Grind Session (@thegrindsession) June 24, 2026
1. Washington Wizards: AJ Dybantsa, BYU#2026NBADraft pic.twitter.com/62Y1tcdu9T
— RealGM (@RealGM) June 24, 2026
THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS SELECT AJ DYBANTSA WITH THE NO. 1 PICK IN THE 2026 NBA DRAFT 🪄🔥
The BYU star is heading to the District 👏 pic.twitter.com/cvcIHS0W34
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 24, 2026
AJ Dybantsa is headed to DC 🤩
BYU’s superstar freshman goes first overall in the 2026 #NBADraft 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OGgFv0Lm1K
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) June 24, 2026
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Washington
Washington Commanders announce 2026 training camp schedule
ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Commanders have released their 2026 Training Camp schedule, with eleven open practices between August 1 and August 19, including five open to all fans and six reserved for season ticket members.
For the fifth straight year, training camp will take place at the team’s football operations headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia.
Open practices for all fans are scheduled for August 1, August 7, August 8, August 18 and August 19.
Season ticket member practices will be held August 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12.
All sessions begin at 8:30 a.m., with gates opening at 7:30 a.m.
Fans can claim free tickets beginning June 23 at 10 a.m. General admission fans may request up to six tickets and one parking pass for a single day of camp. Season ticket members can claim tickets for two member‑exclusive days in addition to one general admission day. All parking will be on site at the BigBear.ai Performance Center and requires a parking pass.
The team plans several themed events throughout camp, including Back Together Weekend on August 1, Military Appreciation Day on August 7 and Kids Day on August 8. Local youth football and community groups will also be hosted throughout the summer.
For more information visit the Washington Commanders online.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Washington Commanders.
Washington
Algae-filled Washington pool to be drained for repairs after US$14.7 million renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a US$14.7 million renovation, while President Donald Trump threatened prison time for anyone caught damaging the pool.
The DC Water authority issued a permit to drain the 609-metre rectangular pool, it said on Monday, while the repair company said it would fix the pool as part of its warranty.
Peeling paint and algae growth have been visible in the pool since soon after Trump declared the renovation project complete on June 6. Critics have raised concerns about the no-bid contract to recoat the pool before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations next month, as well as for the ducks that use its water. Workers from the National Park Service earlier this week poured hydrogen peroxide into the pool to combat the algae.
Trump, without evidence, has blamed vandals for the state of the landmark. On Monday, he echoed a weekend threat by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to prosecute people accused of attempting to destroy the pool.
“Please remember that there is a 10-year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things – Which will be fully enforced!” Trump earlier wrote in a social media post. Destruction of federal property can carry a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
It was not immediately apparent what criminal or civil violation someone might commit reaching into the pool.
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