The St. Louis Blues have announced their 2025 preseason schedule, a six-game lineup from September 20 to October 4 that blends Central Division rivalries with Eastern Conference matchups. With three home games at Enterprise Center and three road contests, the schedule is crafted to evaluate prospects and roster hopefuls early ahead of the regular season. Facing the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ottawa Senators, the Blues will test their depth against varied opponents.
September 20 at Dallas Stars
The preseason kicks off in Dallas against the Stars, a Central Division powerhouse, in a game likely to feature Blues prospects and players fighting for roster spots. With stars like Robert Thomas or Jordan Kyrou likely sitting this game out, this road opener will challenge young players to navigate Dallas’ structured defensive system, possibly led by their own prospects or depth players. The hostile road environment at American Airlines Center offers a high-pressure setting to gauge which Blues hopefuls like Dalibor Dvorsky can handle physicality and maintain composure, setting the tone for early roster evaluations.
September 21 at Columbus Blue Jackets
Just under 24 hours after facing Dallas, the Blues travel to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets, a Metropolitan Division team known for its hard-nosed style. This back-to-back road game will test the endurance of prospects and bubble players, as Columbus may counter with young talents like Adam Fantilli or gritty veterans against St. Louis’ own young talents like Jimmy Snuggerud. The matchup provides a unique opportunity to see how St. Louis’ depth players adapt to an Eastern Conference opponent’s physicality under fatigue, offering insights into their readiness for the NHL’s demanding schedule.
September 27 vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Blues’ (preseason) home opener at Enterprise Center against the Chicago Blackhawks brings the heat of a Central Division rivalry. With a week between the two games, this game will likely proceed a series of roster cuts and a clearer picture to who the true contending roster hopefuls are. This is a game where the Blues could look to newcomers Nick Bjugstad and former Blackhawk, Pius Suter to get into the lineup and showcase their additions to the 2025 roster.
September 30 vs. Dallas Stars
The rematch with Dallas at Enterprise Center brings a shift toward regular-season preparation. Closer to the season, the Blues will likely begin integrating veterans with standout prospects, using this game to test line combinations against the Stars’ disciplined defensive structure. Expect players like Dvorsky on the forward lines, along with defensemen Tyler Tucker, Logan Mailloux, and Matthew Kessel to continue fighting for limited roster spots. While Dallas might still feature some prospects, their depth players will challenge St. Louis to refine power-play and penalty-kill units that struggled through the majority of the 2024-25 season. This home game offers a chance to build chemistry in front of fans, with coaches eyeing how young players mesh with the core against a familiar divisional foe.
October 2 vs. Ottawa Senators
The home matchup against the Ottawa Senators, an Atlantic Division team known for its fast, offensive style, is perfectly timed as a late-preseason dress rehearsal. With players like Brady Tkachuk or Tim Stützle potentially leading Ottawa’s attack, the Blues will likely field a near-regular-season lineup, blending veterans with prospects who’ve earned a longer look. This game will test St. Louis’ ability to counter Ottawa’s speed and forecheck, offering fans a thrilling preview of the opening-night roster while evaluating how young players handle high-tempo play.
October 4 at Chicago Blackhawks
Closing the preseason in Chicago against the Blackhawks, this game serves as a final dress rehearsal for the Blues’ regular-season lineup. With both teams likely deploying rosters close to their opening-night configurations, this matchup will focus on fine-tuning systems and ensuring chemistry against a Central Division rival. The road setting adds an additional layer of intensity with a rebooting rivalry against the young, but dangerous Blackhawks squad.
Get Ready for the Season
The Blues’ full 2025-26 regular-season schedule will be released on July 16, 2025, at noon via the team’s digital and social media channels, alongside the NHL’s league-wide announcement.
Note: All game times are in Central Time.