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NHL announces new format for 2027 All-Star Game at UBS Arena

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:01 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

NHL announces new format for 2027 All-Star Game at UBS Arena

Summary

The NHL announced a new format for the 2027 All-Star Game at UBS Arena, set for February 5-6. The event will feature an international theme with five teams: the United States, Canada, Finland, Sweden, and a World squad. Each team will compete in a three-on-three round-robin tournament. In total, ten 5-minute games will be played on February 5, culminating in a final for the top two teams. The Skills competition will also see ten NHL players aged 25 and younger competing in various events leading to a shootout finale.

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Status Watch

•2027 All-Star Game at UBS Arena scheduled for February 5-6
•Teams include USA, Canada, Finland, Sweden, and World squad
•Three-on-three round-robin tournament format introduced
•Skills competition will feature ten players under age 25
•Final winning team to earn $2 million prize

Latest Updates

10:01 PMYahoo Sports — NHL All-Star Game returning in 2027: Here is the new format
9:03 PMYahoo Sports — NHL reveals new format for 2027 All-Star Game at UBS Arena

What they're saying

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The NHL All-Star Game will return in 2027 for the first time since 2024. Here is the new format for the game and the skills competition.
— Yahoo Sports