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NHL Made a Mistake Not Having Panthers and Lightning Play 2026 Winter Classic
The Florida Panthers are currently in a dogfight for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. The defending Stanley Cup champions sit three points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs for first in said division with a record of 25-15-3 and 53 points.
‘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.”
Lightning, Panthers to host outdoor NHL games in 2026
For the first time in the NHL's 108-year history, there will be outdoor games played in Florida. Two games will be played in 2026.
NHL Announces Panthers and Lightning Outdoor Games
The NHL has made official their plans for outdoor games hosted by the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
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.
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.
Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida. The NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season
Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. 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.
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.
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.
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Lightning, Tampa Bay to host 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium
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Tampa Bay Lightning to play outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend 2026
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Canadiens Complete Florida Sweep With 5-2 Win Over the Lightning
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Stefan Noesen’s OT goal lifts Devils past Lightning
Ondrej Palat and Jack Hughes also scored for New Jersey, which was coming off a 1-4-1 road trip since a 4-2 win over Carolina ...