NHL, Miami and Tampa

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 Panthers hosting the New York Rangers at loanDepot park, home of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. TNT will broadcast the 2026 NHL Winter Classic exclusively in the U.S.
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.
NHL-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.
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.
Panthers to host Winter Classic, Lightning to host Stadium Series
Traveling northwest to Tampa Bay, the Lightning will play in their second Stadium Series contest in franchise history after defeating the Nashville Predators in 2022 at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Like their in-state counterpart, it’ll be the first time the Lightning have hosted an outdoor event in franchise history.
Rangers vs. Panthers Revealed for NHL Winter Classic 2026 with Vice City Theme Photo
Classic is headed to Florida for the first time in NHL history. The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers are set to face off in the 2026
Rangers Set To Take On Panthers In 2026 Winter Classic
The New York Rangers are set to play in the 2026 Winter Classic. They face the Florida Panthers at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Jan. 2, 2026 in what marks the Rangers’ third Winter Classic appearance and sixth outdoor game. Taking it outside and into the sunshine. #NYR are Winter Classic-bound next January! pic.twitter.com/88s9GHVqpD
Column | The NHL Needs To Take The Winter Classic Seriously Again
After having the worst ratings in the history of the NHL’s Winter Classic, something’s got to change for the NHL.
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.
Rangers get 2026 Winter Classic nod, will face Panthers in Miami
Throw out the New York Rangers’ recent run of form because they are still being booked for some of the NHL’s largest regular-season events. The league announced on Wednesday that the Blueshirts will face the defending Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers at the 2026 NHL Winter Classic on Jan.
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,
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Miami and Tampa to host outdoor NHL contests in 2026
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Boston Bruins to Visit Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series Game at Raymond James Stadium
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NHL announces locations and matchups for Stadium Series, Winter Classic
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NHL Winter Classic Drops to All-Time Low Ratings in NYE Experiment
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Winter Classic at Wrigley Field real thrill for NHL Power Players
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Winter Classic TV ratings hit record low nationally and in St. Louis for Blues' appearances
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