The Boston Bruins are once set to explore the great outdoors.
The NHL announced Wednesday that the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball’s Marlins — on Jan. 2, 2026, in the Winter Classic, with the Tampa Bay Lightning playing host to the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, 2026, in a Stadium Series game.
It will be the sixth time the Bruins have played a regular season game outdoors, including 4 Winter Classic matchups (2023, 2019, 2016, 2010) and one appearance at the NFL Outdoors game at Lake Tahoe in 2021.
“The Bruins organization takes pride in being selected to participate in one of the National Hockey League’s marquee events,” said Bruins President Cam Neely. “Similar to the NHL Winter Classics at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, and Notre Dame Stadium and the NHL Outdoors Game in Lake Tahoe, the 2026 Stadium Series in Tampa will be a meaningful opportunity for our players and entire organization to showcase the game of hockey on a grand scale. All of us at the Bruins, as well as our passionate fanbase, are excited for what will be yet another incredible experience at Raymond James Stadium next February.”
Tampa Bay and Boston have played in three playoff series, most recently in August 2020.
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