Today, EA SPORTS has officially revealed the official game for the National Hockey League for the 2025-26 season, NHL 26. NHL 26 will release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 15 with pre-orders available now offering seven days early access. The cover of the Deluxe Edition will include a bunch of Tkachuk's. Matthew, who has won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the borderline-dynasty Florida Panthers, along with brother Brady and their father Keith, presents a dream lineup of the past and present. NHL 26 will continue to build upon the ICE-Q Engine and will incorporate NHL EDGE position data to drive the gameplay.
NHL 26 Gameplay Updates & Details
For NHL 25, there was also a trio on the cover. This year, however, features champions with the highlight being Matthew Tkachuk, who is inching closer towards the face of the league. The Standard Version of NHL 26 will see Matthew hoisting the Stanley Cup as the cover and is a return to old form for covers for the franchise. NHL 26 will bridge previous technology and introduce new features that will embody the series going forward.
The gameplay system that was introduced...
