Since its debut in 2008, the NHL Winter Classic has been an exciting event as hockey returns to its roots - the outdoors.
The teams that play in the game, hosted each year on New Year's Day, will typically wear unique alternate jerseys, as well as coaches and players wearing unique outfits that show off their personality. The event host will also typically design the stadium in a fun way that exemplifies the culture of the host city.
All in all, the NHL Winter Classic is always a fun and different way to watch hockey.
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The Chicago Blackhawks will host the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field in the 2025 NHL Winter Classic.
The 2025 NHL Winter Classic will be held on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
The 2025 NHL Winter Classic puck drop time is to be determined.
The 2025 NHL Winter Classic location will be at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, the home of the Chicago Cubs.
Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts is the only stadium to host more than one Winter Classic, having done so in 2010 and 2023.
The 2024 NHL Winter Classic was broadcast on TNT and streaming service MAX in the United States. In Canada, the game was broadcast on Sportsnet (English) and TVA Sports (French). The 2025 edition of the game will likely the same.
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2024 Winter Classic, 3-0. the game took place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington.
Established in 2008, the Winter Classic played its 15th edition in 2024. Games are typically played in baseball or football stadiums, and they are often a major event for the host city.
See below for a full list of NHL Winter Classic games, locations, and winners.
Year | Location | Winner | Loser | Score |
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2008 | Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | Pittsburgh Penguins | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 (SO) |
2009 | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL | Detroit Red Wings | Chicago Blackhawks | 6-4 |
2010 | Fenway Park, Boston, MA | Boston Bruins | Philadelphia Flyers | 2-1 (OT) |
2011 | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA | Washington Capitals | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-1 |
2012 | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA | New York Rangers | Philadelphia Flyers | 3-2 |
2014 | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI | Toronto Maple Leafs | Detroit Red Wings | 3-2 (SO) |
2015 | Nationals Park, Washington, DC | Washington Capitals | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-2 |
2016 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | Montreal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | 5-2 |
2017 | Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO | St. Louis Blues | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-2 |
2018 | Citi Field, New York, NY | New York Rangers | Buffalo Sabres | 3-2 (OT) |
2019 | Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN | Boston Bruins | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-2 |
2020 | Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX | Dallas Stars | Nashville Predators | 4-2 |
2022 | Target Field, Minneapolis, MN | St. Louis Blues | Minnesota Wild | 6-4 |
2023 | Fenway Park, Boston, MA | Boston Bruins | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-1 |
2024 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA | Seattle Kraken | Vegas Golden Knights | 3-0 |