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.
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 hold outdoor games in Florida next season, including 2026 Winter Classic
The Florida Panthers will host the New York Rangers in the Jan. 2 Winter Classic at the home of Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins while the Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Boston Bruins in a Stadium Series game on Feb. 1, 2026 at the home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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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