NHL reveals international format for 2027 All-Star Weekend in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced a new format for the 2027 All-Star Game, set for UBS Arena in New York. The event will include a skills competition featuring young players on February 5, followed by a three-on-three tournament among teams from the U.S., Canada, Sweden, Finland, and a Rest of the World team on February 6, with a $2 million prize for the winners. This change aims to enhance international representation in the league. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expressed confidence in the new structure, stating it bridges Olympic events and the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.
- •Skills competition on February 5 will feature ten players under 25.
- •Three-on-three tournament held on February 6 includes global player teams.
- •Winning team will receive a $2 million prize.
- •UBS Arena will host the All-Star Game after previous downgrades.
- •Russian players will compete as part of the Rest of the World team.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Plans to Reinvent All-Star Weekend With International Twist
"The restructured format echoes the wildly successful 4 Nations Face-Off.
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