Can't play nhl 26

Hey there. Launch is at 12 PM PST. In about 20 minutes.

Why is it not 12am whichever time zone you're on like other games?

EA switched to global launches on all their sports games pretty much.

I don't have those details. Most likely so that everyone is available for any issues that arise at launch. 

My screen seems to be stuck on connecting screen after the setting of your favorite team and introduction screens,  as does other freinds of mine .  What a letdown , why did we preorder again .  Feels like bushleauge amature hour .

Exact same issue cant even get into main menus. Wtf is happening?

Why won't it let me play NHL 26 when I pre ordered it. I get on the game and it says connecting to ea servers for 5 mins and I close my game and it does it again. Not a wifi issue.

I think alot of us ate having this issue 

Same thing i am stuck on connecting? I only have an hout before work to play.  Then next few days im busy. Want a refund at this point. Might as well get the game on sale

Why is everyone stuck on connecting screen after multiple restarts? I pre ordered for a reason?