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
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.
- •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
- 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
"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.
"The NHL is going all-in on international competition during All-Star Weekend once again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:01 PMNHL All-Star Game returning in 2027: Here is the new format
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 SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:03 PMNHL reveals new format for 2027 All-Star Game at UBS Arena
The NHL is going all-in on international competition during All-Star Weekend once again.
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