NHL, Miami and Winter Classic

Florida Panthers to Host 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic® at loanDepot park in Miami on Jan. 2
SUNRISE, Fla. – The National Hockey League announced today that the Discover 2026 NHL Winter Classic will feature the Florida Panthers hosting the New York Rangers at loanDepot park, home of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. TNT will broadcast the 2026 NHL Winter Classic exclusively in the U.S.
The NHL goes ‘a little unusual’ by naming Miami and Tampa as winter hosts for marquee outdoor games in 2026
On Wednesday, the NHL revealed the league’s unique idea by announcing the 2026 Winter Classic will be played in South Florida at loanDepot park, the home of MLB’s Miami Marlins, on January 2.
Grab the sunscreen: NHL to play 2026 Winter Classic in Miami
Fans probably won't need to bundle up at the NHL's Winter Classic in 2026. The league announced Wednesday that the game will be played at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins, on Jan.
Miami and Tampa to host outdoor NHL contests in 2026
Ice hockey rinks will join palm trees in sunny Florida next year when the NHL stages unprecedented outdoor games in Miami and Tampa, the league announced on Wednesday."The Panthers and Lightning have told us repeatedly that they and their fans want this special
Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida. The NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season
Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen twice. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami on Jan.
Rangers vs. Panthers Revealed for NHL Winter Classic 2026 with Vice City Theme Photo
Classic is headed to Florida for the first time in NHL history. The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers are set to face off in the 2026
Florida Panthers to host New York Rangers in 2026 Winter Classic
The Florida Panthers have never appeared in an outdoor game. This is set to change in 2026 when they host the New York Rangers for the Winter Classic.
Panthers to host Winter Classic, Lightning to host Stadium Series
Traveling northwest to Tampa Bay, the Lightning will play in their second Stadium Series contest in franchise history after defeating the Nashville Predators in 2022 at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Like their in-state counterpart, it’ll be the first time the Lightning have hosted an outdoor event in franchise history.
Rangers Set To Take On Panthers In 2026 Winter Classic
The New York Rangers are set to play in the 2026 Winter Classic. They face the Florida Panthers at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Jan. 2, 2026 in what marks the Rangers’ third Winter Classic appearance and sixth outdoor game. Taking it outside and into the sunshine. #NYR are Winter Classic-bound next January! pic.twitter.com/88s9GHVqpD
Florida to host 2 outdoor NHL games in 2026, including Winter Classic in Miami
The Panthers will host the Rangers at loanDepot park on Jan. 2, 2026, and the Lightning will host the Bruins at the Raymond James on Feb. 1.
NHL to play outdoors in Miami, Tampa in 2026 in Florida first
Classic will feature the Panthers against the Rangers at the Miami Marlins' home park and the Stadium Series game will be played between the Lightning and Bruins at the home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The NHL announced two outdoor game sites and they are not where you'd expect them to be
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NHL Winter Classic Drops to All-Time Low Ratings in NYE Experiment
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Why is the 2025 NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Eve and not New Year's Day?
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Lightning, Tampa Bay to host 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium
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Roenick accuses Bedard of disrespecting NHL legends at Winter Classic
Blackhawks phenom Bedard was caught in the crosshairs of NHL legend Jeremy Roenick after a disappointing Winter Classic.
Winter Classic TV ratings hit record low nationally and in St. Louis for Blues' appearances
There were several other factors that likely affected viewership. The game featured two of the league's lower-tier teams (in ...
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‘Angry’ Blackhawks focus on turning things around from Winter Classic
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks were a frustrated and disappointed group after their 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in the ...
Wayne Gretzky helps make disabled fan's dream come true at Winter Classic
During his legendary NHL career, Wayne Gretzky dished out more assists than any other player. He may have retired long ago, ...