The 2026 NHL Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers will take place at loanDepot Park in Miami, home of the MLB’s Miami Marlins, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. It’s the first outdoor NHL game in the state of Florida and the southernmost one in league history.

Here’s how to watch the Rangers’ Winter Classic game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is the 2026 Winter Classic on today? Time, TV schedule

Cable/Network TV: TNT, truTV, SNW, SNO, SNE and TVAS

Start time: 8 p.m.

Where to watch the 2026 Winter Classic on livestream

You can stream the game on HBO MAX.

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New York Rangers January 2026 scheduleFriday, Jan. 2 Winter Classic vs Panthers, 8 p.m.Monday, Jan. 5 vs Utah Mammoth, 7 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 8 vs Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 10 at Boston Bruins, 1 p.m.Monday, Jan. 12 vs Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 14 vs Ottawa Senators, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 17 at Philadelphia Flyers, 1 p.m.Monday, Jan. 19 at Anaheim Ducks, 10 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Los Angeles Kings, 10 p.m.Friday, Jan. 23 at San Jose Sharks, 10 p.m.Monday, Jan. 26 vs Boston Bruins, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 28 at New York Islanders, 7 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 29 vs New York Islanders, 7 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 31 at Pittsburgh Penguins, 3:30 p.m.

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