Key facts
- The 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend will be held at UBS Arena.
- The skills competition will be open to players under 25 years old.
- The All-Star 3-on-3 tournament will switch from division-based teams to country-based teams.
- The tournament will feature teams from the US, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, plus a 'rest of the world' team.
- The 'rest of the world' team is expected to include Russian players.
- The tournament will have a round-robin format with a 10-minute final for a $2 million prize.
The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a new format for its 2027 All-Star Weekend, scheduled to take place at UBS Arena on Long Island. The event aims to revitalize fan engagement by introducing significant changes. The skills competition will be exclusively for players under 25 years old, intended to showcase emerging talent. The main All-Star 3-on-3 tournament will shift from its traditional division-based format to country-based teams. Participating nations will include the US, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, mirroring the successful Four Nations Face-Off. A fifth team, composed of players from the rest of the world, is expected to feature Russian athletes. This 'rest of the world' team will comprise top players from countries like the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, and others. The tournament will follow a round-robin structure, culminating in a 10-minute final match with a $2 million prize for the winning team. The NHL views this international focus as a strategic move, building on the popularity of events like the Four Nations Face-Off and the Olympics, and serving as a bridge to the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. The Skills Competition is set for February 5, with the tournament taking place on February 6.