NEW YORK — Next season, the NHL will experience a notable surge in its salary cap, with even greater increases anticipated in the following years.

On Friday, the league and the Players’ Association unveiled the salary cap figures for the next three seasons: projected to be $95.5 million for the 2025-26 season, $104 million for the 2026-27 season, and $113.5 million for the 2027-28 season. Currently, the salary cap stands at $88 million this season, marking the most significant rises since its introduction in 2005 at a starting point of $39 million.

These increases are largely attributed to record-breaking revenue streams resulting from U.S. media rights deals, along with advertising on jerseys and boards, among numerous other revenue sources.

In a joint release, both parties stated that they reached an agreement on these figures to “provide increased predictability on core salary cap economics.” For the upcoming years, the minimum salary cap floor will be set at $70.6 million for the 2025-26 season, $76.9 million for the 2026-27 season, and $83.9 million for the 2027-28 season.

It is important to note that the estimated figures for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons may undergo slight adjustments. The league and union are also planning to convene to address various collective bargaining issues that might require updates.

The present Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is set to expire after next season, although there is a possibility that discussions for an extension could take place well before that deadline.