The 2026 Winter Classic will be held in Miami, marking the first outdoor NHL game in Florida history. The New York Rangers will take on the Florida Panthers at loanDepot Park on January 2, 2026. This event signifies a milestone for the league as it will be the southernmost outdoor game ever played.

The Panthers will make their outdoor game debut, while the Rangers will participate in their sixth outdoor matchup, tying them with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers last played outdoors in February 2024, winning against the New York Islanders in overtime.