NHL 19 open beta is out right now on xbox and playstation, just go to their respective store pages and search NHL 19 or NHL 19 beta. You don't need a code to access it, it's open to the public. 21GB download for xbox, not sure how big it is on ps4.
NHL 19 Open Beta Announced - IGN
NHL 19 Open Beta Announced - IGN
EA has announced that NHL 19 will be getting an open beta that is available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting today, July 26, and will run through August 2.
In this open beta, players will be able to experience The World of CHEL, a hub that introduces a unified progression and customization system for created players.
The World of CHEL includes the brand-new NHL ONES game mode, a 1v1v1 free-for-all mode without rules or stoppages, NHL THREES, and the EA SPORTS Hockey League 3v3 and 6v6 Drop-In, Clubs mode, and Online Versus mode.
Each game played contributes to your overall level and ranking and you are tasked to rise the ranks from "the ponds to the pros."
In the beta, players will be able to try out creating and competing with a player they can customize with 15 different traits and 21 different specialization. Goalies will be able to choose from six different traits and nine specializations.
Players can also customize their created athletes cosmetically with "hundreds of unlockable items like hoodies, jackets, parkas, and knits."