NHL hockey in 2020.The league and the NHL Players’ Association announced Tuesday that they are targeting Jan. 1 for the start of the 2020-21 regular season.Commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcement at the kick off of the NHL draft, which is being held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Bubble won’t be back for 2020-21 NHL season A joint release from the league and players’ union said estimated timing for the start of training camp will come “at a later date.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The league previously stated that Dec.
1 was the target date for beginning the 2020-21 season.The NBA has said it will not begin its season until January at the earliest.The 2019-20 regular.