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.
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 News: State of Florida to Host 2026 Winter Classic and 2026 Stadium Series
The NHL officially announced that the state of Florida will be hosting two games in 2026. First, the 2026 Winter Classic will see the Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park. Unlike the 2025 Winter Classic, which was played at Wrigley Field on New Year’s Eve, the 2026 Winter Classic will be played on January 2nd.
Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida; NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season
The Stanley Cup champion Panthers will host the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami on Jan. 2, 2026, in the Winter Classic, and the Lightning will host Boston at Raymond James Stadium 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.
NHL will have outdoor games in Miami and Tampa next season
Outdoor hockey in Florida is a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have represented the Eastern Conference in each of the last five Stanley Cup Finals and they’ve built heavily engaged fan bases.
2026 NHL Winter Classic in Miami to feature Rangers taking on the Panthers
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers​ at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
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