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Raymond James Stadium prepares to host 2026 NHL Stadium Series in Tampa
Updated: 7:47 PM EST Jan 22, 2026
On Sunday, Feb. 1, professional outdoor hockey will be coming to Tampa as Raymond James Stadium will host the 2026 NHL Stadium Series.This event comes one month after the 2026 NHL Winter Classic in Miami, and it will all be possible thanks to a climate-controlled tent constructed over the ice.Tampa Bay Lightning CEO Steve Griggs is pleased that he was able to bring outdoor hockey to such a passionate fanbase.Griggs said, “For us, this was about getting it here for our fans. With the explosion of community hockey here with all the young kids playing hockey now, where we’re at as an organization, this is the perfect time to have an outdoor game here.” The Lightning will face the Boston Bruins in this historic matchup, with the puck dropping at 6:30 pm to wrap up Gasparilla weekend.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
TAMPA, Fla. —
On Sunday, Feb. 1, professional outdoor hockey will be coming to Tampa as Raymond James Stadium will host the 2026 NHL Stadium Series.
This event comes one month after the 2026 NHL Winter Classic in Miami, and it will all be possible thanks to a climate-controlled tent constructed over the ice.
Tampa Bay Lightning CEO Steve Griggs is pleased that he was able to bring outdoor hockey to such a passionate fanbase.
Griggs said, “For us, this was about getting it here for our fans. With the explosion of community hockey here with all the young kids playing hockey now, where we’re at as an organization, this is the perfect time to have an outdoor game here.”
The Lightning will face the Boston Bruins in this historic matchup, with the puck dropping at 6:30 pm to wrap up Gasparilla weekend.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.