A new behind-the-scenes video featuring hockey icons and EA SPORTS cover stars Matthew, Brady, and Keith Tkachuk debuts today to celebrate the launch of NHL 26.
EA SPORTS™ NHL® 26 LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE TODAY, BRINGING FANS AN EARLY START TO HOCKEY SEASON
With ICE-Q 2.0, revamped Be A Pro, and New Ways to Compete All-Season Long, NHL 26 delivers superstar authenticity.
Watch New Behind-the-Scenes Video with the Tkachuk Family HERE as NHL 26 Celebrates Its Launch
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – September 12, 2025 – Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) launches EA SPORTS™ NHL® 26 worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, inviting players and hockey fans everywhere to say “Check My Game” and show off their own skill, swagger, and stories. Arriving three weeks before the puck drops on the NHL® 2025-26 regular season schedule with ICE-Q 2.0 technology, a reimagined Be A Pro mode and all-new HUT Seasons, NHL 26 kicks off the hockey season early, giving fans a home built for competition, community, and culture. A new behind-the-scenes video featuring hockey icons and EA SPORTS cover stars Matthew, Brady, and Keith Tkachuk debuts today to celebrate the launch of NHL 26.
“Launching NHL 26 ahead of the real-world season is our way of celebrating the fans who make hockey culture so electric,” said Mike Inglehart, Creative Director, EA SPORTS NHL. “This year, NHL 26 is all about delivering a truly authentic experience and making athletes in-game feel like superstars. We’re inviting every player to bring their personality to the ice, compete at the highest level with a variety of game modes and experiences that speak to them, and immerse themselves in hockey’s passionate community.”
Packed with innovation, improved gameplay and unmatched authenticity, this year’s game captures the emotion and intensity of hockey like never before. Players will enjoy an array of new features and updates:
With the Deluxe Edition, players can step onto the ice with 4600 NHL Points, HUT packs, and World of Chel rewards to fuel their journey from day one*. Step onto the ice today. Visit https://www.ea.com/games/nhl/nhl-26 and follow our social channels to learn more and stay up-to-date on all things NHL 26 throughout the year.
EA Play** members can play like a superstar with a 10-hour early access trial. Members can score in-game rewards like 3000 WOC Coins and Season Pass XP Multiplier Tokens, as well as 10% off EA digital content, including pre-orders, game downloads, NHL Points and DLC. For more information on EA Play please visit https://www.ea.com/ea-play.
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