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NHL moves Winter Classic 2026


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Published in Sports and Competition on Thursday, January 9th 2025 at 9:05 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The NHL is once again taking a new strategy with one of its tentpole events. The Winter Classic
  • which has traditionally been contested on New Year's Day up until this season when the league opted to play on New Year's Eve to avoid direct College Football Playoff competition
  • will now be played on Read

The NHL has decided to move the 2026 Winter Classic from its originally planned location in Chicago to the new Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This decision was influenced by the league's desire to showcase the event in a new market, especially with the potential for Utah to have an NHL team by that time. The Winter Classic, an annual outdoor game, will now take place in a venue that has undergone significant renovations, aiming to provide a unique experience for fans and players alike. This move also reflects the NHL's strategy to expand its footprint and engage with new audiences, potentially setting a precedent for future events in non-traditional hockey markets.

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