New York Islanders to Host 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena
The event marks the first All-Star game at the venue since its opening and precedes the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The NHL announced the New York Islanders will host the 2026 All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena, a significant event for the venue and the team.
- UBS Arena, which opened for the 2021-22 season, was constructed as part of a $1.5 billion economic development plan for Long Island.
- The 2026 All-Star Weekend will be the next NHL All-Star event, following a pause in 2025 for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off.
- This will be the first All-Star game hosted by the Islanders since 1983, when they were at the height of their dynasty.
- The All-Star Weekend is expected to showcase the league's top talent and serve as a prelude to the NHL players' return to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.