The new year is here, and we all know what that means – it’s time for the annual Winter Classic.
The NHL Winter Classic is an event that happens yearly and takes place outdoors in the brisk, chilly weather. It serves as a regular season game and is usually on or around New Year’s Day. The game is typically played in either a football or baseball stadium in a location that houses a resident NHL team.
Let’s take a look at some minor details about this year’s Winter Classic, as well as the location of future host sites:
The 2023 NHL Winter Classic is slated for Monday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. ET.
Usually, the game takes place on New Year’s Day, however since Jan. 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the game will be pushed ahead one day.
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The 2023 NHL Winter Classic will take place in Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., home of the Boston Red Sox.
The Winter Classic will feature a battle between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins.
This is Boston’s third time hosting the Winter Classic and the fourth appearance for the Bruins. The Penguins played in the 2008 inaugural Winter Classic and this will be their third appearance.
The 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Seattle Kraken on Jan. 1, 2024. The Kraken will face the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.
These are the stadiums currently being considered to host the 2025 event:
Front-runners
Possibly in the mix
Unlikely but possible
