Is NHL 26 Crossplay? Split Screen and Player Count
Yes, NHL 26 is crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series. Online it takes 2 to 12 players, and up to 4 can play on one screen.
Ice hockey is played with the real teams and players of the NHL. In World of Chel each of you creates a skater or goalie and you play together on the same team.
2–12 online · 4 on one screenCrossplay
- Players
- 2–12 online · 4 on one screen
- Crossplay
- PS5 + Xbox Series
- Split screen
- Yes · 4
- Free to play
- No
- One copy for the group
- Yes
- Typical session
- 2h
- Genre
- Sports & racing
- Platforms
- PS5 and Xbox Series
NHL 26 crossplay by platform
- PS5 + Xbox
- Yes
Frequently asked questions
Is NHL 26 crossplay?
Yes, crossplay works between PS5 and Xbox Series.
Does NHL 26 have split screen?
Yes, up to 4 players on one screen.
How many players can play NHL 26?
Online, 2 to 12 friends can play together, and up to 4 on one screen.
Is NHL 26 free?
No, it's paid, although one copy is enough for the group.
What platforms is NHL 26 on?
PS5 and Xbox Series.
Is NHL 26 crossplay between PS5 and Xbox?
Yes, players on PS5 and Xbox can play NHL 26 together.
Is NHL 26 co-op?
You team up with friends to play against other teams, so it counts as competitive.
What games are like NHL 26?
MLB The Show 25, EA SPORTS FC 26, NBA 2K26, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and Rocket League.
Games like NHL 26
MLB The Show 25
Baseball is played with the real teams and players of Major League Baseball, controlling every pitch, swing and fielding play. In Diamond Dynasty you build a team from cards of current players and legends.
2–6 online · 2 on one screenCrossplay
EA SPORTS FC 26
Soccer matches are played with real clubs, national teams and players. In Clubs each of you controls a single created player, and in Ultimate Team you build a squad from player cards.
2–11 online · 4 on one screenCrossplay
NBA 2K26
Basketball games use the real teams and players of the NBA and WNBA. In MyCAREER each of you creates a player to use alongside friends in streetball games or Pro-Am.
2–5 online · 4 on one screenCrossplay
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
You skate the remade levels of the first two Tony Hawk's games, chaining tricks for points in two-minute runs. With friends you compete on score or in modes like Graffiti and HORSE.
2–8 online · 2 on one screenCrossplay
Rocket League
Soccer is played with cars that jump, boost and fly to knock a giant ball into the other team's goal. The arena is enclosed and cars can drive up the walls and ceiling.
2–8 online · 4 on one screenCrossplayFree
EA Sports College Football 26
College football is played with more than 130 real schools, their stadiums, bands and traditions. In Dynasty each of you runs a program, recruiting high schoolers and managing the team over multiple seasons.
2–4 online · 4 on one screenCrossplay
Let your group vote on what to play
Send the group a poll link. Each person answers in 30 seconds, and you vote only among the games all of you can play.