NHL Announces 2026 Winter Classic in Utah on New Year’s Eve

SALT LAKE CITY — The NHL Winter Classic for the 2026-27 season will be held on New Year’s Eve, as announced by league commissioner Gary Bettman. The event will feature the Utah Mammoth hosting the Colorado Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mammoth owner Ryan Smith mentioned that additional activities, including a postgame concert, will be organized throughout the holiday weekend. The aim is to create a festive atmosphere with a variety of events showcasing the state.

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