Experience the Stories of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL Season 2 in EA SPORTS™ NHL® 26 with a Special Themed HUT Event
Electronic Arts Inc. has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Prime Video, bringing the hit docuseries FACEOFF: Inside the NHL Season 2 directly into EA SPORTS™ NHL® 26. To celebrate the start of the hockey season, NHL 26 will host a special two-week Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) event inspired by the show — offering players the chance to earn exclusive, themed rewards by completing in-game challenges.
For the first time ever, hockey fans can experience the rivalries, drama, and unforgettable moments of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL both on-screen and in-game. Having launched on October 7th, the HUT event introduces high-value player items and episodic HUT Moments that reflect key storylines from Season 2. Featured stars include NHL 26 cover athletes Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk, alongside Sidney Crosby, Anže Kopitar, Seth Jarvis, Brad Marchand, William Nylander, Zach Werenski, and more.
Season 2 of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL offers fans unparalleled access to the league’s biggest stars — on the ice, at home, and in pursuit of greatness. Through NHL 26’s HUT event, players can relive defining plays, build lineups featuring standout athletes, and feel the emotional highs and lows of professional hockey.
“We’re thrilled to team up with Prime Video to spotlight the passion and personalities that define hockey for our community,” said Andrea Hopelain, GM & SVP of Publishing for EA SPORTS. “EA SPORTS is redefining how fans experience the sports they love — blending immersive storytelling with gameplay. This collaboration brings fans closer than ever to the athletes and moments that shape the game, both on-screen and inside NHL 26.”
FACEOFF: Inside the NHL Season 2 streams exclusively on Prime Video beginning October 3. Jump into NHL 26’s themed HUT event starting October 7th to celebrate the new season, collect exclusive items, and play through the stories making headlines across the league.*
For the latest updates on NHL 26, visit ea.com/games/nhl/nhl-26.