The 2025 NHL training camps generally start around Thursday, September 18, 2025. Multiple teams including the Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, and Boston Bruins have training camps beginning on or around this date. For example:

• The Washington Capitals start their training camp on September 18, following their rookie camp held earlier in the month.
• The Chicago Blackhawks open camp on September 18 at Fifth Third Arena, Chicago.
• The Winnipeg Jets training camp runs from September 18 to October 3.
• The Philadelphia Flyers also begin their camp on September 18 at Flyers Training Center in Voorhees, NJ.
• The San Jose Sharks and Boston Bruins have their camps opening around the same date, September 18 or 17 for Bruins with the first on-ice session on the 18th.

Most NHL teams commence their main training camps mid-September, with preseason games typically starting shortly after camp begins, in late September or early October.