EA NHL 26 update 1.050 (Version 1.5.0) resolves gameplay, Be a Pro, and WoC issues, adds matchmaking and club-request features, refreshes Career Stats, corrects menu and equipment errors. In addition, NHL 26 patch 1.050 (version 1.050.000) also updates art assets including new uniforms and coach representation.
NHL 26 1.050 Patch Notes – February 24, 2026
Gameplay
Fixes
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Corrected an issue where the Pull Goalie status displayed inconsistent information after toggling.
Be a Pro
Fixes
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Corrected the incorrect challenge shown for “Win the Presidents’ Trophy – Part 4.”
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Resolved a rare case preventing progression challenges for moving up the lineup.
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Fixed goalie-only dialogue appearing for skaters during “Win the Division” media conversations.
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Addressed camera obstruction problems in certain Utah Mammoth home-arena angles.
Game Modes
Fixes
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Restored National Anthems during pre-game intros.
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Corrected the NHL Threes subtitle in the Main Menu.
World of Chel
Additions
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Added matchmaking status indicator in WoC lobbies.
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Added option for drop-in players to request club entry directly from the Dressing Room.
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Added player loadout text display in the Post-Game Player Summary.
Improvements
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Updated Career Stats page with more relevant and better-organized information.
Fixes
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Resolved errors when equipping the 8-bit NHL Bundle.
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Fixed an error triggered when tabbing on the report content screen.
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Corrected a friend-request error popup occurring through EA Layer.
Art
Coaches
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Added Rick Bowness for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Uniform Updates
NHL
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Boston Bruins – Stadium Series
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Tampa Bay Lightning – Stadium Series
ECHL
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Bloomington Bison – Third
OHL
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Windsor Spitfires – Third
Recently, a major NHL 26 update 1.1.3 added quality of life changes and tweak. Unfortunately, players are facing online connection and server issues with the game. Today’s NHL 26 version 1.050 will address a few of these issues. Remaining issues with be addressed in the upcoming NHL 26 update 1.051 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Download free NHL 26 update 1.050.000 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
 details for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players. Read full NHL 26 1.050 patch notes here.){kind=link}