The 2026-27 NHL outdoor games schedule features three events: the Tim Hortons Heritage Classic in Winnipeg on October 25, 2026, the Discover NHL Winter Classic in Salt Lake City on New Year’s Eve, and the Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium near Dallas on February 20, 2027. Here are all three outdoor games with dates, matchups, times (ET) and venues, plus a free printable PDF.
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2026-27 NHL Outdoor Games: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 16, 2026
- Heritage Classic: Oct 25, 2026: Montreal at Winnipeg (Princess Auto Stadium)
- Winter Classic: Dec 31, 2026: Colorado at Utah (Rice-Eccles Stadium)
- Stadium Series: Feb 20, 2027: Vegas at Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
- Total outdoor games: 3
- US TV: TNT and truTV for the Winter Classic and Stadium Series; national windows announced later
2026-27 NHL Outdoor Games Schedule
| Date | Event | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Heritage Classic | Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets | 7:00 PM | Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Classic | Colorado Avalanche at Utah Mammoth | 6:00 PM | Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | Stadium Series | Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars | 8:00 PM | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
About the 2026-27 Outdoor Games
The Heritage Classic returns to Winnipeg for the first time, with the Jets hosting the Montreal Canadiens outdoors at Princess Auto Stadium. The Winter Classic lands in Salt Lake City on New Year’s Eve, pairing the Utah Mammoth with in-state-rival Colorado at the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Stadium Series closes the outdoor slate at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, where the Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights. Start times listed are Eastern and may shift for national broadcast windows.
2026-27 NHL Outdoor Games: FAQ
How many NHL outdoor games are there in 2026-27?
There are three outdoor games in 2026-27: the Heritage Classic (Oct 25), the Winter Classic (Dec 31) and the Stadium Series (Feb 20).
Who plays in the 2027 Winter Classic?
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Utah Mammoth in the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic on December 31, 2026, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Where is the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic?
The 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic is at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg on October 25, 2026, with the Jets hosting the Montreal Canadiens.
Where is the 2027 NHL Stadium Series?
The 2027 Stadium Series is at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on February 20, 2027, with the Dallas Stars hosting the Vegas Golden Knights.
Is there a printable NHL outdoor games schedule?
Yes. This page has a free printable 2026-27 NHL outdoor games schedule PDF with all three games, dates, times (ET) and venues.
More 2026-27 NHL Schedules
- 2026-27 NHL Schedule Hub: All 32 Teams
- Winnipeg Jets 2026-27 Schedule
- Utah Mammoth 2026-27 Schedule
- Dallas Stars 2026-27 Schedule
- 2026-27 NHL Opening Night Schedule
- 2026 NHL Global Series: Finland & Germany
- 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend Schedule
