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 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.
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.
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.
Florida Panthers to host 2026 NHL Winter Classic vs. New York Rangers
The Florida Panthers will host the 2026 Winter Classic next season against the New York Rangers at retractable roof loanDepot Park in Miami, the NHL announced Wednesday. The game will take place Jan. 2, 2026.
Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida. The NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season
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 — home of baseball’s Marlins — on Jan.
Florida to host outdoor games in Miami and Tampa next season
Ice hockey may not evoke thoughts of beaches, sunshine and palm trees but that did not stop the NHL from announcing on Wednesday that, for the first time, it will hold outdoor games in Florida next season.
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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