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ICE-Q 2.0 utilizes powerful NHL EDGE data so you can think, move, and play like your favorite superstars. 

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ICE-Q 2.0 powered by NHL EDGE

A revamped Be A Pro mode allows the player to live their hockey journey from rookie to superstar.

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Be a Pro Updates

HUT Seasons is an all-new, dynamic game mode experience where every match-up matters. 


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HUT Seasons

X-Factors enhances an arsenal of 28 abilities over five different categories.

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X-FACTORS

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NHL 26 Official Reveal Trailer

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NHL 26 gameplay moment: Player Auston Matthews, in blue and white Maple Leafs uniform, crossing the puck on two Ottawa Senators defensemen.

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NHL 26 Player Brady Tkachuk, in black, red and gold Ottawa Senators uniform posing in front of a large team logo, a stylized profile of a Roman senator.

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NHL 26 gameplay moment: Player Leon Draisaitl, in blue orange and white Edmonton Oilers uniform, shooting the puck into the goal

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NHL 26 Player Matthew Tkachuk, in red and white Florida Panthers uniform, posing in from of a team logo a large head of a panther in gold accents, red eyes on a shield

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EA SPORTS™ NHL 26

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EA SPORTS NHL® 26 is now available worldwide! From NHL EDGE data powering how superstars perform in-game to a reimagined Be A Pro mode that immerses you in the stakes and emotions of playing at the highest level, it’s time to show out and tell the world to Check My Game.


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Hit the ice today in EA SPORTS NHL® 26 and experience how NHL EDGE data powers your favorite superstars, a reimagined Be A Pro mode, and more. 


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Play like a superstar in EA SPORTS NHL® 26. From NHL EDGE data powering how superstars perform in-game to a reimagined Be A Pro mode that immerses you in the stakes and emotions of playing at the highest level, it’s time to show out and tell the world to Check My Game.

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Learn about everything new coming in Update 1.6

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Learn about everything new coming in Update 1.5

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Learn about everything new coming in Update 1.4


NHL 26 Update 1.4

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Welcome to Season 3 of NHL 26 HUT. This new season brings major lineup updates, the brand-new Pinnacle event celebrating some of the greatest players of the 2000s, and an all-new XP Path headlined by Brayden Point.

HUT Season 3 is now Live!

NHL 26 Team of the Year Defense & Goalies winners are featured with player cards for Lane Hutson, Cale Makar, Connor Hellebuyck, Renata Fast, Sophie Jaques, and Ann-Renée Desbiens on a silver background. 

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Celebrate the best-of-the-best in hockey and vote in-game for Honorary Mentions, as TOTY returns to NHL 26. 

NHL 26 Team of the Year is here!

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Patch 1.3 arrives Tuesday, December 2nd at 1 PM ET and delivers gameplay tuning, Be A Pro fixes, World of CHEL and Franchise improvements, and HUT enhancements, alongside expanded team visuals and gear

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Welcome to Season 2 of NHL 26 HUT. This new season brings major lineup updates, a brand-new Combo Nexus event, and an all-new XP Path headlined by William Nylander.

HUT Season 2 is now Live!

Season 2 is here, bringing new rewards, gameplay tuning, and a festive event to close out the fall. Here’s everything you need to know before you hit the ice.

World of Chel Season 2 is now Live!

We’re just days away from the launch of Season 2 in HUT, and we wanted to make sure you’re ready for what’s ahead.

Get Ready for HUT Season 2

Patch 1.2.0 arrived Tuesday, October 21st at 1 PM ET and delivers gameplay tuning, Be A Pro fixes, World of CHEL improvements, and major HUT quality-of-life updates, alongside expanded team visuals and gear.

NHL 26 – Update 1.2.0 Notes

Learn about what’s new in the latest NHL 26 Game Update

NHL 26 Update 1.1.2 Overview

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