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The clock above counts down to NHL 27, EA Vancouver's annual ice-hockey simulation, expected for September 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
NHL 27 is EA Vancouver's annual ice-hockey simulation, with a typical early-September 2026 launch date. The franchise continues to refine its skating engine, World of Chel multiplayer mode, Be A Pro career mode, and Hockey Ultimate Team progression. NHL 27 is expected to bring more cross-platform play and additional women's hockey content following the Professional Women's Hockey League's continued expansion.
The series remains EA's only annual hockey title and serves as the official video game of the NHL, NHL Players' Association, and the IIHF.
NHL 27 is expected to refine the skating-and-puck-physics engine, expand the women's hockey roster, and add a new cover athlete for the global edition. Cross-platform online play is widely expected to expand. The game will not ship on Switch 2, continuing EA's PS5/Xbox-only annual release pattern.
NHL 27 launches in early September 2026 (specific date pending — typically the second Friday of the month). Standard, X-Factor, and Deluxe editions are expected.
For more 2026 EA Sports annual events, see the EA Sports FC 27 countdown and the Madden NFL 27 countdown.
When does NHL 27 release? September 2026 (specific date pending). What platforms? PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Is it on Switch 2? No — EA's NHL series remains PS5/Xbox-only. Will there be women's hockey content? Yes — expected to expand following PWHL momentum.
