EA has given players a closer look at one of the most anticipated features coming to EA Sports NHL 27, with a new deep-dive video focusing on the game’s Connected Franchise mode.
The latest breakdown gives fans a better idea of what they can expect when EA Sports NHL 27 launches later this year, with the development team walking through a number of the features that will be available in Connected Franchise. For players who enjoy building their own leagues, managing teams, and competing with friends, there looks to be plenty to dig into.
The video covers several key areas of the mode, including online connectivity, flexible scheduling, roster management, commissioner tools, and league customization. EA is aiming to give players more control over how their Connected Franchise experience works, whether they are looking to create a more traditional league or something that is tailored to their own group of players. One of the more interesting aspects of the deep dive is the focus on the tools available to commissioners.
Managing an online league can be just as important as playing the games themselves, so having greater control over schedules, rosters, and league settings should make it easier for players to keep their franchises running smoothly. Roster management also plays an important role, giving players more control over how their teams are built and managed throughout their franchise.
Combined with the additional customization options, Connected Franchise looks set to offer plenty of flexibility for those who want to take ownership of their own NHL experience. EA has also highlighted flexible scheduling as part of the mode, which should be particularly useful for groups of players trying to keep a league moving while working around different schedules. Online franchise modes can live or die by how easy they are to manage, so these additions could make a noticeable difference once players get their hands on the game.
With EA Sports NHL 27 now just around the corner, EA will hopefully have plenty more to show off in the weeks leading up to launch. For franchise fans in particular, Connected Franchise could end up being one of the game’s biggest additions, and this latest deep dive gives us a much better idea of what to expect.
EA Sports NHL 27 is scheduled to launch on September 11, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition will also receive Early Access, allowing them to get onto the field ahead of the game’s standard release.
