The ice is already buzzing, but now, a new kind of drama is skating onto the scene. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) just announced a big team-up with Prime Video. This isn’t just about watching hockey; it’s about living it. The hit documentary series, “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL,” is bringing its second season right into EA SPORTS™ NHL® 26. To kick off the hockey season with a bang, NHL 26 is launching a special in-game event. It’s a two-week Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) celebration, full of challenges and themed rewards, all inspired by the show.
Hockey fans can now dive into the rivalries and raw emotions of “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL” on both their screens and in their game. Starting October 7, the HUT event will roll out shiny new, high-value player items. Players will also find episodic HUT Moments. These moments mirror the gripping stories from the documentary’s second season. Expect to see big names like NHL 26 cover stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk. Sidney Crosby, Anže Kopitar, Seth Jarvis, Brad Marchand, William Nylander, and Zach Werenski are also featured, among many others.
“FACEOFF: Inside the NHL” offers a rare, all-access look at the league’s top stars. It shows them on the ice, at home, and chasing history. The NHL 26 HUT event lets players relive these huge moments. They can build teams with the most talked-about athletes of the season. This lets fans truly feel the excitement and tough challenges of pro hockey.
Andrea Hopelain, GM and SVP of Publishing at EA SPORTS, shared her excitement. “We are thrilled to work with Prime Video. We want to show our community the passion and unique personalities that make hockey special. EA SPORTS is always finding new ways for fans to experience the sports they love. We push the boundaries of storytelling and how immersive gameplay can be,” she explained. “This partnership brings fans closer to the athletes and defining moments of the sport, both on screen and in NHL 26.”
The second season of “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL” premieres exclusively on Prime Video on October 3. Be sure to jump into the NHL 26 HUT event. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the season’s start, grab some exclusive items, and play through the league’s biggest stories.