Lega Serie A welcomes National Hockey League stars to Milan for opening weekend of ...

The NHL and NHLPA announce a groundbreaking partnership with Serie A, bringing top European hockey stars to Milan for joint activations with Italian soccer clubs.

This historic collaboration marks the first partnership between a North American sports league and European soccer league, coinciding with the NHL's European Player Media Tour in Milan. The initiative aims to strengthen ties between hockey and soccer while building momentum ahead of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, where NHL players will participate for the first time since 2014.

• Seven NHL players named to preliminary Olympic rosters will participate, including Sebastian Aho, Nico Hischier, and William Nylander
• Activities include visits to Inter's training facility and attending Milan's Serie A season opener at San Siro Stadium
• The partnership features jersey exchanges, meetings with Serie A legends, and social media collaborations between both leagues
• Events coincide with the NHL International Broadcaster Summit, showcasing global sports marketing strategies and content creation