Poll

Is NHL 27 Crossplay?

Yes

NHL 27 has full crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series, so up to 12 friends can play together online from different platforms.

  • PS5 
  • Xbox 

NHL 27 multiplayer at a glance

How you play

Players2 to 12 online · 4 on one screen

Can you play NHL 27 split screen or online?

Yes, NHL 27 has split screen for up to 4 on one screen, and up to 12 can play together online. On one screen one copy is enough, but online everyone needs their own.

What it costs

Copies neededOnline, yes

Does everyone have to buy NHL 27?

On one screen, one copy is enough.

Game PassNo

Is NHL 27 on Game Pass?

It's not in Game Pass.

Before you start

MicNo

Do you need a mic?

You can play without voice chat.

Age rating16+

What age is NHL 27 for?

PEGI 16 · ESRB E10

What is NHL 27 like?

You play ice hockey with the real NHL teams, each running its own playbook built from real positional data. In World of Chel each of you creates a skater or goalie and plays for the same club.

In World of Chel each of you brings the skater or goalie you created, and your club plays 6v6 against another club, or 3v3. On one console up to four of you can play a regular game with real NHL teams. Every team now plays its own system, built from NHL tracking data, so Carolina pressures you right away and Tampa Bay holds the puck. Connected Franchise is the long option, a full online season with up to 32 teams run by people.

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Will your group like NHL 27?

Yes

Hockey fans who want to play as one club with a set position each, or a group that wants a season-long online league.

No

Groups who don't follow hockey, or anyone who doesn't want to be tied to one position for a whole game.

What games are like NHL 27?

If your group likes NHL 27, the closest are MLB The Show 26, EA Sports FC 26 and NBA 2K26. Like NHL 27, all three put teams against each other and ask for the same level of attention.

Info checked on October 13, 2026.