The 2026-27 NHL season features three outdoor games: the Heritage Classic in Winnipeg, the Winter Classic in Salt Lake City on New Year’s Eve, and the Stadium Series in Arlington. Here are the dates, matchups, venues and TV for all three, plus a free printable one-page schedule.
Quick Facts
- Heritage Classic: Sunday, October 25, 2026, Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets, Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg
- Winter Classic: Thursday, December 31, 2026, Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
- Stadium Series: Saturday, February 20, 2027, Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Printable: a free one-page outdoor-games schedule is below
2026-27 NHL Outdoor Games Schedule
| Event | Date | Matchup | Venue (City) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Classic | Oct 25, 2026 | Canadiens vs Jets | Princess Auto Stadium (Winnipeg) | Sportsnet (CA) |
| Winter Classic | Dec 31, 2026 | Avalanche vs Mammoth | Rice-Eccles Stadium (Salt Lake City) | TNT |
| Stadium Series | Feb 20, 2027 | Stars vs Golden Knights | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) | ABC |
Start times and full US national TV listings are confirmed closer to each game. The Winter Classic is the marquee date, played outdoors on New Year’s Eve at Rice-Eccles Stadium as the Utah Mammoth host the Colorado Avalanche in the franchise’s first outdoor game.
Printable Outdoor Games Schedule
Download the free printable one-pager with all three 2026-27 NHL outdoor games, blank result lines and dates to circle on the calendar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 NHL Winter Classic?
The Winter Classic is Thursday, December 31, 2026, with the Colorado Avalanche facing the host Utah Mammoth at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Who plays in the 2027 Stadium Series?
The Dallas Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on ABC.
When is the 2026 Heritage Classic?
The Heritage Classic is Sunday, October 25, 2026, with the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Winnipeg Jets at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg.
Last updated: September 12, 2026.