The Calgary Roughnecks enter the 2026-27 National Lacrosse League season trying to turn individual scoring brilliance into team success. Tanner Cook led the NLL with 49 goals last season, yet Calgary finished 6-12 and missed the playoffs.

Head coach Josh Sanderson now has a new collection of prospects to evaluate, including first-round picks Joey Spallina and Chad Palumbo. The Roughnecks also added three defenders through the dispersal draft, giving a team that finished 11th a different look.

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Fans can watch Calgary's effort to return to postseason contention on FloLacrosse and the FloSports app throughout the regular season and playoffs.

What To Know About The Calgary Roughnecks In 2026-27

• 2025-26 record: 6-12; 11th place; missed the playoffs.
• Head coach: Josh Sanderson.
• Season opener: Dec. 4, 2026, at Halifax Thunderbirds, 6:30 p.m. ET.
• Where to watch: FloLacrosse and the FloSports app.

How Did The Calgary Roughnecks Finish The 2025-26 NLL Season?

Calgary finished 6-12 and 11th in the 14-team NLL standings, missing the playoffs despite impressive individual scoring performances.

Tanner Cook led the league with 49 goals and finished with 101 points, while Tyler Pace also surpassed 100 points. The Roughnecks closed the season with a 9-8 victory over second-place Colorado, with Cook contributing two goals and four assists.

The strong finish offered encouragement, but the overall record illustrated Calgary's biggest challenge entering 2026-27: turning its offensive production into more victories.

Who Is The Calgary Roughnecks Head Coach In 2026-27?

Josh Sanderson returns as Calgary's head coach and assistant general manager for the 2026-27 NLL season.

Sanderson leads a coaching staff that includes assistants Shawn Cable and John Lintz, while Mike Board serves as general manager. Sanderson will oversee a team that has invested in young offensive prospects and added defensive depth following a six-win campaign.

What Are 3 Calgary Roughnecks Roster Storylines To Watch In 2026-27?

1. Joey Spallina And Chad Palumbo Headline Calgary's Draft Class

Calgary made a significant investment in its offensive future during the 2026 NLL entry draft, selecting Joey Spallina fifth overall and Chad Palumbo seventh.

The Roughnecks traded the No. 10 pick and a 2027 first-round selection to move up for Spallina, demonstrating how much the organization valued the opportunity to draft him.

Calgary also selected defender Zach Moen at No. 14. The three picks give Sanderson young talent to evaluate, although their draft positions do not guarantee immediate playing time or opening-night roster spots.

2. Three Dispersal Draft Additions Could Reshape Calgary's Defense

The Roughnecks addressed their defensive depth through the dispersal draft following the departures of Ottawa and Philadelphia from the league.

Calgary selected Ben Kromer, Nicholas Volkov and Cole Begley, subsequently signing all three to two-year agreements.

Those additions give Sanderson more options as he looks to improve a team that finished with just six victories last season. How the newcomers fit alongside Calgary's returning players will be one of the more important questions during preseason preparations.

3. Tyler Pace And Aden Walsh Provide Important Continuity

While Calgary added new talent through the draft, the organization also made moves to retain important players.

The Roughnecks placed the franchise tag on Tyler Pace, who surpassed 100 points during the 2025-26 season. Calgary also signed goaltender Aden Walsh to a two-year agreement.

Pace provides an established offensive presence, while Walsh remains an option in goal. Their retention gives the Roughnecks continuity at important positions as Sanderson evaluates how the incoming players fit into the roster.

How To Watch The Calgary Roughnecks In The 2026-27 NLL Season

Fans can watch Calgary Roughnecks games during the 2026-27 National Lacrosse League season on FloLacrosse and the FloSports app.

FloLacrosse is the streaming home of the NLL, with coverage of the regular season and playoffs. Fans can follow Calgary's season from its opening trip to Halifax through its attempt to return to the postseason.

What Is The Calgary Roughnecks 2026-27 NLL Schedule?

The Calgary Roughnecks play 18 regular-season games in 2026-27, with nine at home and nine on the road. Calgary opens Dec. 4 against the Halifax Thunderbirds before hosting the Colorado Mammoth in its home opener Dec. 19.

All times Eastern (ET).

• Dec. 4, 2026: Calgary Roughnecks at Halifax Thunderbirds, 6:30 p.m. ET
• Dec. 19, 2026: Colorado Mammoth at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• Jan. 2, 2027: Halifax Thunderbirds at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• Jan. 8, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at Vancouver Warriors, 10 p.m. ET
• Jan. 23, 2027: Saskatchewan Rush at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• Jan. 30, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
• Feb. 7, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at Georgia Swarm, 4 p.m. ET
• Feb. 13, 2027: Toronto Rock at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• Feb. 20, 2027: Oshawa FireWolves at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• Feb. 27, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at Oshawa FireWolves, 7 p.m. ET
• March 6, 2027: Rochester Knighthawks at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• March 13, 2027: Las Vegas Desert Dogs at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• March 18, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at Las Vegas Desert Dogs, 10 p.m. ET
• March 26, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at Saskatchewan Rush, 9 p.m. ET
• April 3, 2027: Vancouver Warriors at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• April 10, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at Colorado Mammoth, 9:30 p.m. ET
• April 17, 2027: San Diego Seals at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
• April 24, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at Buffalo Bandits, 7 p.m. ET

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Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloLacrosse subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscription.

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