EA Sports has released the official launch trailer for NHL 27, offering
the most comprehensive look yet at this year's entry in the series. The
video showcases several of the game's headline features, including
revamped arena presentation, a new broadcast package, Connected
Franchise, authentic team playbooks, and updates to Hockey Ultimate
Team.
While the trailer focuses on gameplay and presentation, it also provides a closer look at how EA aims to make every NHL team and arena feel more authentic, while expanding online league options and introducing new strategic elements to HUT.
Key Features
- All 32 NHL arenas rebuilt with updated presentation, lighting, goal songs, and team-specific atmosphere.
- New broadcast package with refreshed graphics, camera angles, and presentation.
- New commentary team featuring John Buccigross and Darren Pang.
- Connected Franchise supporting online leagues with up to 32 human-controlled teams.
- Authentic NHL team playbooks powered by ICE-Q and NHL EDGE data.
- Hockey Ultimate Team adds real NHL coaches and playbooks to deepen roster-building strategy.
EA SPORTS NHL 27 is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is scheduled for worldwide release on September 11, 2026