Los Angeles Kings and City of Los Angeles to Host 2025 NHL Draft

The National Hockey League has announced the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft will take place in the city of Los Angeles at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater, June 27-28, 2025. This will be the second time Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Kings have hosted the event. The Draft was previously held in Los Angeles in 2010.

The 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater will be held over two days: Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. Top prospects will be in attendance at the Peacock Theater and joined by fans and media. NHL club executives, scouts and coaches will participate in the event virtually.

“The NHL Draft is an amazing showcase of the future stars of the National Hockey League so it’s only fitting for it to be held in Los Angeles – a city filled with stars,” said Steve Mayer, President, NHL Events & Content. “With the support of the Kings, LA Tourism and Upper Deck, the prospects and our fans can expect a first-rate event with a new look and creative approach. We are excited to share more details in the coming months.”

“We have a proud tradition of holding world-class events in our city, and we are both honored and excited to once again be hosting the NHL Draft in Los Angeles,” said Kings’ President Luc Robitaille. “We would like to thank the NHL for working with us to present this event in its latest format and showcase the future stars of our sport to our great fans and the entire hockey community.”