NHL plans to host 2 outdoor games in Florida in 2026

The Boston Bruins will play the Lightning in an NHL outdoors game in Tampa
The Boston Bruins will play another outdoors game next season in a very interesting setting. Boston will take on the Lightning at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as part of the NHL's Stadium Series on Feb.
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.
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.
The NHL announced two outdoor game sites and they are not where you'd expect them to be
Every year since 2008, the NHL has played at least one game outdoors whether it be in the Winter Classic, Stadium Series or Heritage Classic. Almost every time these games are scheduled, they're scheduled for cold weather sites because, you know, if it's too warm the ice will melt. Melted ice isn't great conditions for a hockey game.
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.
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.
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 loanDepot Park in Miami, the NHL announced on Wednesday. The game will take place on Jan. 2, 2026. “It’s going to be a little unusual,
NHL plans to host two outdoor games in Florida in 2026
The National Hockey League is enjoying growth in Florida, where two of its most successful current franchises, the Lightning and Panthers, play.
Breaking the Ice: NHL Plans Outdoor Games for Florida, Defying the Heat
Special events are planned for early next year in Miami and Tampa. The post Breaking the Ice: NHL Plans Outdoor Games for Florida, Defying the Heat appeared first on Front Office Sports.

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