winter classic where to watch

The 2026 NHL Winter Classic (Rangers vs. Panthers at loanDepot park in Miami) airs in the U.S. on TNT and truTV, and streams on HBO Max; in Canada it’s on Sportsnet and TVA Sports/Sportsnet+ and TVA Sports+. Coverage generally starts with a pregame show at 7 p.m. ET, with puck drop at 8 p.m. ET on January 2, 2026.

Main ways to watch

• Cable / satellite (U.S.) : Tune to TNT or truTV; both carry pregame, game, and postgame coverage of the Winter Classic.

• Streaming (U.S.) : HBO Max will stream the full event live, including coverage branded as NHL on TNT.

• Canada TV : Sportsnet and TVA Sports have the broadcast rights for the 2026 Winter Classic.

• Canada streaming : Sportsnet+ and TVA Sports+ will offer live streaming options for cord-cutters.

Timing and basic details

• Date: January 2, 2026.

• Time: Pregame at 7 p.m. ET; game scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

• Matchup & venue: New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers at loanDepot park in Miami, the first outdoor NHL game held in Florida.

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