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NHL Cancels UBS Arena Olympic Sendoff, Awards 2027 All-Star Weekend

The move follows the league's international pivot, with New York leaders pressing for an event of comparable economic value.

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Mar 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The NHL logo is seen on the game net prior to the game between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • ESPN first reported the cancellation Tuesday, the Associated Press corroborated the plan, and an Islanders spokesman confirmed the change.
  • UBS Arena is now slated to host a traditional skills competition and All-Star Game on Feb. 5–7, 2027, the first such format since 2024.
  • The venue was originally announced for the 2026 All-Star Weekend before the league shifted to a pre-Olympic sendoff concept that was never fully detailed.
  • Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly had indicated in June that a competitive All-Star event would come to UBS Arena in 2027, and players will instead go straight from the NHL season to the 2026 Olympics in Italy.
  • Momentum from the successful 4 Nations Face-Off influenced scheduling decisions, and Gov. Kathy Hochul later welcomed the 2027 All-Star commitment in a public statement.