The NHL is set to make history by hosting two outdoor games in Florida during the 2025-2026 season. These highly anticipated events will mark the first time the Sunshine State has hosted regular-season outdoor NHL games,

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 is once again taking a new strategy with one of its tentpole events. The Winter Classic — which has traditionally been contested on New Year’s Day up until this season when the league opted to play on New Year’s Eve to avoid direct College Football Playoff competition — will now be played on Read