How to watch NHL vs. KHL ‘Match of the Year' live on July 13 — full time, stream and rosters
H
ockey doesn't hibernate in the summer and this Saturday proves it. On July 13, 2025, the NHL vs. KHL 'Match of the Year' returns to Moscow's CSKA Arena, with puck drop set for 11 a.m.
ET. It's more than just an exhibition, it's a global celebration of hockey, a reunion of Russia's biggest stars, and a major charity event rolled into one.
And yes, Alexander Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin, and Evgeny Malkin are all playing.
What is the NHL vs. KHL 'Match of the Year'?
The annual event brings together the top Russian players from the NHL and pits them against the best of the KHL in an all-star-style showdown. Though technically a friendly, there's nothing casual about it.
Every summer, fans get to see their favorite players on the ice during the offseason, with a spotlight on charity, skill, and national pride.
This year's edition promises more of everything, more stars, more fans, and more impact.
Confirmed NHL lineup: Russia's elite returns to the ice
Here's who's suiting up for Team NHL in 2025:
Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)
Artemi Panarin (New York Rangers)
Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers)
Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild)
Evgeny Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Mikhail Sergachev (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Sergei Bobrovsky (Florida Panthers)
Dmitry Orlov, Alexander Romanov, Pavel Buchnevich, and even Ilya Kovalchuk
Yep, Kovalchuk's still in it and still dangerous.
KHL's star roster: veteran firepower meets new talent
The KHL side is equally stacked with high-level experience and skill:
Alexander Radulov
Vadim Shipachyov
Nikita Nesterov
Dmitrij Jaškin
Nikolai Goldobin
Egor Yakovlev
Plus a few younger prospects looking to make a statement on the international stage.
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This mix of past and future has helped make the event one of the most entertaining hockey games of the year.
How to watch the 2025 Match of the Year live
Date:
Saturday, July 13, 2025
Time:
11 a.m. ET (6 p.m. Moscow time)
Broadcast:
Live on Russia's Match TV and Channel One Russia
U.S. Streaming:
No official American partner, but fans can likely watch via international streams or fan-hosted Reddit/Discord links. Keep an eye on hockey subreddits and sports forums for access.
This game matters and not just on the scoreboard
The Match of the Year isn't just about goals and highlight-reel passes. It's a major fundraising event for health, disability, and youth causes across Russia. In 2024, the game raised 10+ million rubles (about $127,000), and this year's goal is even higher.
Beyond that, fans in Moscow will enjoy an expanded fan festival with concerts, big screens, and live entertainment happening just outside the arena.
If you love hockey, Saturday's NHL vs. KHL clash is a must-watch. Whether it's Ovechkin sniping from the circle or Panarin breaking ankles at center ice, the talent on display will be elite and the stakes, while unofficial, are still deeply personal. It's fast. It's fun. It's for a good cause.
Also read -
NHL trade watch: Erik Karlsson deal now more realistic after paid bonus, says Elliotte Friedman
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