Jan 02, 2026
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The Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers in the NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami.Here are the dates, times, channels, streams and more.
This week the NHL Winter Classic returns with a historic edition.
The two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will host the New York Rangers in the winter of 2026 at LoanDepot Park in Miami.
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It will be the NHL's first outdoor game in Florida.And the league will host another game in the Sanshine State on February 2 in a stage of clash between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Best Flash James Stadium in Tampa.
While loanDepot Park has a retractable roof, the plan is to keep the ballpark roof open for puck drops between the Rangers and Panthers.
So, from the weather forecast to how to watch the game and more, here is everything to know about the Winter Classic:
When is the Rangers vs Panthers NHL Winter Classic?
Rangers-Panthers will take place on Friday, January 2.
Where is the Rangers vs. Panthers NHL Winter Classic?
Depot Park is the home of Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins and the site of the Winter Classic. The arena will have a capacity of 35,300 for the games, according to the NHL.
Inini iRangers kontra Panthers Winter Classic?
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m.ET/7 p.m.CT/5 p.m.PT.
What TV channel is Rangers vs Panthers Winter Classic on?
The Winter Classic will be broadcast on TNT and truTV.
Wêr te watch Rangers vs Panthers Winter Classic streaming live online
It will be available to stream on HBO Max, TNTdrama.com, truTV.com, the TNT app and the truTV app.
What will the weather be like for the Rangers vs. Panthers Winter Classic
NBC Miami's local forecast for Friday calls for a mostly sunny high of 73 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 55 degrees.
For reference, in February 2016, when the Colorado Avalanche faced the Detroit Red Wings at Coors Field in Denver, the hottest temperature for an NHL outdoor game was 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
How many outdoor Winter Classic games have the Panthers played?
This will be the Panthers' first outdoor game in franchise history.
How many Winter Classics have Rangers played away from home?
The Rangers, meanwhile, have played five previous outdoor games and won them all. Here's the history of the outdoor races in New York, including the two Winter Classics:
- Stadium Series (February 2024): Rangers 6, Islanders 5 (OT) at MetLife Stadium and East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Winter Classic (January 2018): Rangers 3, Sabers 2 (OT) at Citi Field in New York
- Stadium Series (Janguier 2014): Rangers 2, In-Water 1 and Yankee Stadium of New York
- Game Series (January 2014): Rangers 7, Devils 3 at Yankee Stadium, New York
- Winter Classic (January 2012): Rangers 3, Flyers 2 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
When was the first winter classic?
The Winter Classic concluded in January 2008 when the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Buffalo Sabers at Ralph Wilson Stadium, now known as Highmark Stadium, in Orchard Park, New York.
How many winter classics are there?
Ny Rangers-Panthers no ho 17th Winter Classic.
When was the first outdoor NHL game?
The Heritage Classic between the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers in November 2003 was the NHL's first game.The Habs defeated the Oilers at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.
How many outdoor NHL games have there been?
"Rangers-Panthers" will be the 44th game in the league.
