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The NHL will create artificial snow inside loanDepot Park for the Winter Classic to blend beach and winter themes for over 30,000 fans, marking Florida’s first outdoor NHL game.

  • On Jan. 2, the NHL will make snow fall inside loanDepot Park in Miami for the Winter Classic featuring the Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers.
  • NHL planners are building a backdrop with beach chairs, a lifeguard shack, palm trees, and entertainers in parkas and swimwear to blend summer and winter.
  • The rink is built and the ice is down while crews finish sets ahead of Thursday practices, with the NHL operations team keeping exact snow production details quiet.
  • More than 30,000 fans are expected for the NHL outdoor game in Florida, marking the Florida Panthers' first outdoor appearance, Steve Mayer said fans may get snowed on.
  • Next year's Winter Classic is billed as the southern-most outdoor NHL game, with forecasters expecting upper 50s and puck drop a little after 8 p.m. ET, while the matchup could influence playoff qualification in April.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Monday, December 29, 2025.
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