Earlier this week, publisher Electronic Arts debuted ‘EA SPORTS NHL 26’ first-ever CHEL week, a new themed celebration for NHL 26 that delivers five days of exclusive content ahead of launch on 12 September across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
CHEL week opens with the theme ‘Cult Superstars’, inviting players to unlock a roster of cult icons on top of free items, daily content drops, limited-time arcade events and more. Cult Superstars shines a spotlight on fan-favorite players who aren’t at the top of yearly MVP voting but rather are worshiped by hockey lovers for their passion on the ice.
Highlights of CHEL Week Include:
Unlockable cult superstars: Tom Wilson, Nazem Kadri, Jacob Trouba, Jacob Slavin, Tie Domi, Georges Laraque, Kevin Weekes and more.
A special Spotlight Player: playoff warrior Sam Bennett, rewarding his heroic play with dedicated HUT Moments.
A fan vote on Friday, with the winning player receiving a +1 OVR boost.
Daily rewards and fresh content updates to keep HUT energized throughout the week.
You can read more about NHL’s CHEL week from EA’s official blog on the matter right over here. NHL 26 will be available worldwide on 12 September across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, and it is currently in early access for fans who have pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition. EA Play members can also score a 10-hour early access trial and recurring seasonal rewards, with progress carrying over to the full game upon purchase, as well as save 10% off EA digital purchases. You can also expect a review from us on the game very, very soon.