The New York Islanders are scheduled to host All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, in early February. It’s expected to be an unofficial send-off for NHL players who will be going to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. The players would then leave from the New York area Feb. 7.

Next year, the All-Star Game coverage moves to NBC and falls during the Winter Olympics, lending itself to an international theme.

The NBA may turn to a national team competition at next season's all-star game in Los Angeles, mirroring what the NHL did this past season.