By David Close, CNN (CNN) — On New Year’s Eve, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman teased the next Winter Classic location during TNT Sports’ broadcast of this year’s event, saying, “It’s going to be a little unusual. It’s going to be a little more unique – some people will think we’ve lost our minds.” On Wednesday, the NHL revealed the league’s unique idea by announcing the 2026 event will be played in South Florida at loanDepot park, the home of MLB…

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MIAMI — Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida.  
Next season, the NHL is making it happen — twice.  
The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball’s Marlins — on Jan. 2, 2026, in the Winter Classic, with the Tampa Bay Lightning playing host to the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, 2026, in a Stadium Series game.  
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Sunshine and Ice: NHL Takes the Game Outdoors in Florida  The NHL is set to make a significant break from tradition by bringing its outdoor games to the unlikely locale of Florida, known more for its beaches than ice rinks. In an unprecedented move, the Florida Panthers will host the New York Rangers in the Winter Classic on January 2 at the Miami Marlins' stadium, while the Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Boston Bruins in a Stadium Series gam…

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The Bruins are set to play the Lighting in a special matchup in 2026. Boston will take on Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, as announced by the NHL. It will mark the B’s sixth outdoor game and first in the league’s Stadium Series games. “The Bruins organization takes pride in being selected to participate in one of the National Hockey League’s marquee events,” Bruins president Cam Neely said in a press release. “Similar…

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Outdoor hockey in Florida? The National Hockey League says it is up for the challenge. The NHL announced Wednesday that it will host its first outdoor games in the Sunshine State. The league will feature two matchups next year, one as part of the Winter Classic, followed by a Stadium Series game.  The first game will feature the Florida Panthers hosting the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park, home of Major…

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