There are two NHL outdoor games scheduled for this season in 2024-25. Those are the Winter Classic game and the Stadium Series game. The first game is the NHL Winter Classic between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field. The NHL Stadium Series is being held at Ohio Stadium (Ohio State University) between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets. The schedule for outdoor games is posted below.
History of NHL Outdoor Games
The NHL held its first regular-season outdoor hockey game in 2003. Since 2008, the league has held at least one outdoor game per season. Three different outdoor brands or competitions are used: Winter Classic, Heritage Classic, and Stadium Series. The 2024-25 NHL regular season features Winter Classic and Stadium Series games.
2024-25 NHL Outdoor Games
There are two NHL outdoor games this season in 2024-25. December 31, 2024 is the NHL Winter Classic. March 1, 2025 is the NHL Stadium Series game. The 2025 Stadium Series will be the first time Columbus will host an NHL regular season outdoor game.
20225 NHL Winter Classic Schedule
2025 NHL Winter Classic Schedule It will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The St. Louis Blues will face the Chicago Blackhawks. The game will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
- Game time: 5pm ET
- TV schedule: TNT (US viewers), Sportsnet (Canadian viewers)
2025 NHL Stadium Series Schedule
2025 NHL Stadium Series Schedule The Detroit Red Wings will face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Ohio State University’s Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
- Game time: 6pm ET
- TV schedule: ESPN, SN360, SN+, TVAS2
2025 NHL Postseason Schedule
Throughout the season, fans will want to check out the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025 schedule. Also, we have a printable blank NHL Playoff Bracket available in PDF format. You can also check out all other 2024-25 NHL team schedules for this season here.
2024 NHL Stadium Series Highlights (New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders)
Here are highlights from the 2024 NHL Stadium Series matchup between the New York Rangers and New York Islanders. The game was played at MetLife Stadium and went into OT for fans to enjoy.
