NHL, Winter Classic and Miami

‘Our time has come:’ Panthers to host 2026 Winter Classic as NHL celebrates state of Florida
The NHL announced Wednesday that the Florida Panthers will host the 2026 Winter Classic, facing the New York Rangers on Jan. 2 at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins. “Our time has come that we deserve an outdoor game,” Panthers president and CEO Matt Caldwell said. “We’re fired up to have it right here locally.”
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.
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 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.
Lightning, Panthers to host Bruins Rangers in 2026 NHL outdoor games
NHL outdoor games are out. The Lightning will host the Bruins in the Stadium Series, Panthers host the Rangers in the Winter Classic.
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‘It’s going to be amazing’: Panthers pumped for Winter Classic
The southernmost matchup in NHL history and the first of two outdoor games that will be played in the Sunshine State next ...
NHL to hold outdoor games in Florida next season, including 2026 Winter Classic
Outdoor games have become a staple of the NHL's regular season schedule with contests being staged in some of baseball's and ...
Rangers to face Panthers in 2026 Winter Classic in Florida
The Rangers’ 2025-26 schedule will include another outdoor game, with the Blueshirts set to face the Panthers in the Winter ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Florida Panthers to Host 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic® at loanDepot park in Miami
The NHL announced today that the Discover 2026 NHL Winter Classic will feature the Florida Panthers hosting the New York ...
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loanDepot park to host 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic
MIAMI -- loanDepot park won't just be the "Home of Béisbol" next year. The National Hockey League announced on Wednesday that ...
Florida Panthers to host 2026 Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami
Multiple sources have confirmed that the Panthers will be hosting the 2026 Winter Classic. It will not be a Stadium Series ...