The AHL And NHL Hockey Games To Watch This Month

California and New York are tied for the most National Hockey League (NHL) teams in the country, but California alone holds the record for the most American Hockey League (AHL) teams of any state, making it the perfect place to catch a game this season. The preseason recently ended, so now’s the perfect time to plan your trip.

Whether you’re heading to the Bay Area to see the San Jose Sharks or going to Los Angeles to watch the next up-and-comers and longtime staples, the Golden State has a hockey game for you. Check out the exciting rivalries happening throughout October, and get pumped to see your team in action.

NHL Game Schedule

San Jose Sharks

SAP Center at San Jose: 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose

• Sunday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Calgary Flames
• Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Buffalo Sabres

L.A. Kings

Staples Center: 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles

• Saturday, October 12 at 3:00 p.m. vs. Nashville Predators
• Sunday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Calgary Flames
• Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Vancouver Canucks

Anaheim Ducks

Honda Center: 2695 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim

• Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Friday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Sunday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Calgary Flames
• Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Winnipeg Jets

AHL Game Schedule 

San Jose Barracuda

SAP Center at San Jose: 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose

• Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. vs. San Diego Gulls
• Sunday, October 13 at 1:15 p.m. vs. Bakersfield Condors
• Saturday, October 19 at 1:15 p.m. vs. Ontario Reign
• Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m. vs. Bakersfield Condors

Stockton Heat

Stockton Arena: 248 West Fremont Street, Stockton

• Saturday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. vs. San Diego Gulls
• Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Bakersfield Condors
• Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Bakersfield Condors

Bakersfield Condors

Rabobank Arena: 1001 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield

• Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Stockton Heat
• Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. vs. Ontario Reign
• Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Stockton Heat

Ontario Reign

Toyota Arena: 4000 Ontario Center, Ontario

• Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Colorado Eagles
• Saturday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Tucson Roadrunners
• Saturday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. vs. San Diego Gulls

San Diego Gulls

Pechanga Arena: 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego

• Friday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Stockton Heat
• Friday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Ontario Reign

Ready for even more sports in your life? Head to the new Chase Center in San Francisco or to one of California’s iconic ballparks to get your fix.