Ahead of the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on Friday, Jan. 2, the National Hockey League will host a fan festival.Prior to the game, Enterprise NHL PreGame will be held outside at loanDepot park from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at West Lot 3 and the west plaza of loanDepot park, located at 1680 NW Fifth St. in Miami.Enterprise NHL PreGame is open to ticket holders to the 2026 Winter Classic.CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION ON THE WINTER CLASSICThe event will include fun interactions and experiences, including family-friendly hockey interactives, giveaways, food, an NHL on TNT concert and a special appearance by the Stanley Cup.CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON NHL PREGAMEThe latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe 2026 Winter Classic features the defending two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers against the visiting New York Rangers. Game time is 8 p.m.The 2026 edition of the classic is the first to be played in the state of Florida.NHL on TNT will preview the game live and on-site starting at 7 p.m. with Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter and Liam McHugh.Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.The NHL said all ticketed fans will be required to go through metal detectors upon entry into the 2026 Enterprise NHL PreGame. Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are not permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children. Bags are subject to inspection.

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Ahead of the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on Friday, Jan. 2, the National Hockey League will host a fan festival.

Prior to the game, Enterprise NHL PreGame will be held outside at loanDepot park from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at West Lot 3 and the west plaza of loanDepot park, located at 1680 NW Fifth St. in Miami.

SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 17: Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates with the puck during the third period in the game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Florida Panthers on December 17, 2025 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL.(Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 17: Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates with the puck during the third period in the game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Florida Panthers on December 17, 2025 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL.(Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Enterprise NHL PreGame is open to ticket holders to the 2026 Winter Classic.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION ON THE WINTER CLASSIC

The event will include fun interactions and experiences, including family-friendly hockey interactives, giveaways, food, an NHL on TNT concert and a special appearance by the Stanley Cup.

CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON NHL PREGAME

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 13: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers defends his net during the first period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on December 13, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

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DALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 13: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers defends his net during the first period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on December 13, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

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The 2026 Winter Classic features the defending two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers against the visiting New York Rangers.

Game time is 8 p.m.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 21: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers looks on during the third period of the game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on December 21, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 21: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers looks on during the third period of the game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on December 21, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

The 2026 edition of the classic is the first to be played in the state of Florida.

NHL on TNT will preview the game live and on-site starting at 7 p.m. with Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter and Liam McHugh.

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 18: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a save against the St. Louis Blues on December 18, 2025 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Alexis R. Knight/NHLI via Getty Images)

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ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 18: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a save against the St. Louis Blues on December 18, 2025 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Alexis R. Knight/NHLI via Getty Images)

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The NHL said all ticketed fans will be required to go through metal detectors upon entry into the 2026 Enterprise NHL PreGame.

Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are not permitted.

Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children. Bags are subject to inspection.