The 2026 NHL Winter Classic is on TNT in the United States, with a simulcast on truTV and streaming on HBO Max; in Canada it’s on Sportsnet/Sportsnet+ and TVA Sports for French coverage.

Main broadcast info

  • United States national TV: TNT as the primary channel.
  • US simulcast: truTV, plus streaming on HBO Max.
  • Canada (English): Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
  • Canada (French): TVA Sports / TVAS+.

Quick viewing notes

  • Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on January 2, 2026, at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida.
  • Internationally (outside US/Canada), the game is available via NHL.TV on DAZN in many regions.

If you have cable, satellite, or a live TV streaming package that includes TNT, you should be set to watch the Winter Classic without any add-ons.

TL;DR: If you are in the US and wondering “what channel is Winter Classic on?” tune to TNT (or truTV), and if you are in Canada, use Sportsnet/Sportsnet+ or TVA Sports.

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