TNT Sports is set to launch the 2025 NHL Winter Classic with a New Year's Eve fan celebration in Chicago. The event, named 'Barnburner', will occur at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field, featuring live broadcasts and performances, including Jon Pardi and The Smashing Pumpkins.

This Winter Classic marks the first outdoor game on New Year's Eve and the debut of Connor Bedard, the No. 1 draft pick, as the Chicago Blackhawks face the St. Louis Blues.