EA’s NHL series of video games has long brought the heat when it comes to its soundtracks. Like its contemporary, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, the hockey simulators feature an incredible lineup of curated tracks often with a focus on hardcore, punk, and metal. There are usually some outliers of pop-punk (Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and Paramore were included a few times) as well as plenty of good old fashioned indie rock.
NHL 26 has been announced, slated to officially release on September 12. Early access for pre-orders started on September 5. The full soundtrack for the game has also been released. EA shared the songs that play over the opening menus and during gameplay.
This time around, there’s still a little something for everyone. New Found Glory, The Band CAMINO, KALEO, Japandro