Disney to Offer a Fun Twist on NHL Game with Animated Broadcast on March 14th

NHL has collaborated with one of the biggest production houses, Disney, to bring one of its kind project to increase the reach of the league and its games. This project will feature a live-action of an NHL game along with some cartoon characters. Check out the following story for more.

Live animated show of an NHL game

A live animated NHL game will be aired by Disney with the name NHL Big City Greens Classic on March 14, 2023.


Teaser of the animated NHL game

Here is the teaser of the animated NHL game that will feature characters from the "Big City Greens" animated series.
Credt- NHL on ESPN/ YouTube

Producing team

The real-time animation of the NHL game will be produced in association with ESPN Edge Innovation Center and its innovation partners like Verizon, Beyond Sports, and Silver Spoon.

Who will voice the live animation?

"Big City Greens" creators Hughton Brothers, and Marieve Herington(Tilly) will appear in the presentation along with NHL commentators.

The live animation will air on...

The live animation of the NHL game will air on Disney XD, ESPN+, and Disney+ of the Capital-Rangers game.

Fans' reactions on the Disney-NHL collaboration

A user commented "Two of my favorite things in one! I'm really excited about it," while the other one commented "I can watch sports now lol".

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