Why the NHL is partnering with German soccer giant FC Bayern Munich
The NHL is expanding its global footprint with a partnership with FC Bayern Munich and a 2027-28 European tour
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Coverage (10)
- Bruins to play two games in Germany next season Stanley Cup of Chowder · 7h ago
- Draisaitl, Oilers will 'give everything to win,' soccer star Davies says NHL.com · 7h ago
- Bruins’ Marco Sturm And JJ Peterka Confirmed For German Homecoming Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- NHL continues Germany push with Bayern partnership, more Global Series games Sports Business Journal · 7h ago
- NHL takes next step in commitment to Germany with 2027 Global Series NHL.com · 7h ago
- Bruins to play two regular-season games in Germany during 2027-28 season Boston.com · 7h ago
- NHL, FC Bayern Munich announce partnership to grow hockey in Germany NHL.com · 7h ago
- NHL announces ‘Global Series’ international locations & teams for 2027 Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Bruins to play in Munich, Oilers in Cologne in 2027-28 ESPN · 7h ago
- Why the NHL is partnering with German soccer giant FC Bayern Munich The New York Times · 7h ago
What happened
The NHL announced a partnership with FC Bayern Munich to grow hockey in Germany. The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will play regular-season games in Munich and Cologne during the 2027-28 season. The NHL also revealed the 'Global Series' international locations and teams for 2027.
The New York Times explored the reasons behind the NHL's partnership with FC Bayern Munich. The Boston Bruins will play in Munich, while the Edmonton Oilers will play in Cologne. The NHL's partnership with FC Bayern Munich is part of a broader strategy to expand the sport's global reach.
The NHL's 'Global Series' will see multiple teams playing international games in the 2027 season.
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Questions people are asking
Which NHL teams are playing in Germany during the 2027-28 season?
The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will play regular-season games in Munich and Cologne.
What is the NHL's 'Global Series'?
The 'Global Series' is an initiative by the NHL to play international games in various locations around the world.
Why is the NHL partnering with FC Bayern Munich?
The New York Times explored the reasons behind the NHL's partnership with FC Bayern Munich. The partnership is part of a broader strategy to expand the sport's global reach.
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