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NHL Cancels 2026 All-Star Weekend, Plans New Kickoff Event

5/1/2025

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The NHL has scrapped the 2026 All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena, choosing instead to host a "kickoff event" ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan. Commissioner Gary Bettman revealed the league is rethinking the All-Star format following the success of the 4 Nations Face-off. While specifics about the kickoff are still under wraps, it will not feature a hockey competition.

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The NHL has scrapped the 2026 All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena, choosing instead to host a "kickoff event" ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan. Commissioner Gary Bettman revealed the league is rethinking the All-Star format following the success of the 4 Nations Face-off. While specifics about the kickoff are still under wraps, it will not feature a hockey competition.