When the Islanders and UBS Arena opened up “The Park” last season, it sent a message to the fan base and to the National Hockey League that the Isles could handle major activations and fan engagements on a regular basis, and bring major NHL events to Belmont Park.
So well received, that the Islanders and UBS Arena received a 2024 NHL Stanley Award for Venue Business Initiative for The Park.
And, the day that the Islanders played the Rangers in the Stadium Series game at MetLife Stadium, the NHL awarded the 2026 NHL All-Star Game to Long Island and UBS Arena.
The Park at UBS Arena returns this year, and opens on Friday night for the Islanders pre-season finale against the Rangers. The Northwell Pond ice rink will be open to the public, and it will feature some returning activations and some new ones.
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