The NHL will play two regular-season games in Düsseldorf, Germany, in December 2026, marking its return to the country since 2011.

The NHL will host two regular-season games in Düsseldorf, Germany, on December 18 and 20, 2026, between the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks—the first NHL games in Germany since 2011. The events are part of a long-term strategy to expand hockey in Germany, featuring grassroots programs, fan engagement through Hockey Day in Germany, and increased visibility for German NHL players like Tim Stützle. The league plans to continue hosting games in Germany through at least 2028-29.