\u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n BREAKING: The Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche.#TusksUp<\/a> #GoAvsGo<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mbtjmOhd0p<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n THE 2027 WINTER CLASSIC IS HEADING TO UTAH \u2744\ufe0f\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/bcmJnqBZL7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 2027 Winter Classic \u2014 the Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Mammoth<\/p>\n Rice-Eccles Stadium \/ Salt Lake City, Utah \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/syJHcche81<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 PuckEmpire (@puckempire) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Looks like it\u2019s a mountain rivalry for next year\u2019s Winter Classic.#TusksUp<\/a> #GoAvsGo<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dxneNaBG5O<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brogan Houston (@houston_brogan) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Say hello to THE SCENE!<\/p>\n So incredibly stoked to watch the @utahmammoth<\/a> and @Avalanche<\/a> in 2027\u2019s Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles!!!!<\/p>\n Battle of The Rockies \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/ienRD43GXC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kim Becker (@kimberlyjbecker) January 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Fun fact: With this upcoming Winter Classic, all 32 NHL franchises will have played in an outdoor game. #TusksUp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chase Beardsley (@ChaseBeardsley_) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Avalanche make it official: Avs\/Mammoth at Rice-Eccles Stadium for the Winter Classic in 2027.<\/p>\n No date has been announced for the game yet.<\/p>\n \u2014 Evan Rawal (@evanrawal) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n This Rocky Mountain Rivalry is heading outside \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f<\/p>\n We will take on the Utah Mammoth in the 2027 NHL Winter Classic! pic.twitter.com\/WwjFadTikE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2027 Winter Classic in Utah will see the Mammoth take on the Colorado Avalanche. pic.twitter.com\/XsYtaFco9e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dobber (@DobberHockey) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Winter Classic 2027!\ud83e\udda3\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/QaSSa0ZoWU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tusky (@TuskyNHL) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/t.co\/mN2SAf8fpx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Mammoth and Avs for 2027 Winter Classic!<\/p>\n \u2014 Tom Callahan \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 \u2013 \ud83e\udd8b at TomTalks (@CallahanOnAir) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Mammoth to host Avalanche in 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic at University of Utah https:\/\/t.co\/Bk0mLfLsp1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The NHL announces that the 2027 Winter Classic will take place at the University of Utah\u2019s football stadium between the Utah Mammoth and the Colorado Avalanche. <\/p>\n This dispels any rumors about the Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes playing at Bristol Motor Speedway.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/XMGd1lnp7u<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Peter Stratta (@peterstratta) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 2027 NHL Winter Classic marks the first time the Avs will play in the event and will be the 4th ever outdoor game the franchise plays in as well as the first one they\u2019ll compete as the visiting team. https:\/\/t.co\/ifZ7p7Q8qx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Meghan Angley (@megangley) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 2027 Winter Classic is set.<\/p>\n How we feeling about Utah vs Colorado? pic.twitter.com\/zdVRE1Ehqt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Big Head Hockey (@bigheadhockey) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Now THIS is a Winter Classic site https:\/\/t.co\/qjr87HK9RL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n What is the Winter Classic?<\/p>\n Since 2008, the National Hockey League has hosted a collection of outdoor games headlined by the annual Winter Classic.<\/p>\n Normally hosted on New Year\u2019s Day, two teams are selected to participate in a marquee outdoor hockey game.<\/p>\n In the past, cities such as Buffalo, Philadelphia, Boston, Pittsburgh, Ann Arbor, and Seattle have hosted the extraordinary event.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n In 2026, the NHL experimented with a different approach as the Florida Panthers hosted the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n In 2014, the NHL also introduced the Stadium Series to add even more annual outdoor games to the league\u2019s schedule.<\/p>\n However, these differ from the Winter Classic as they serve as more of a supporting event to reach additional markets, as opposed to the Winter Classic, which is the primary outdoor game for the calendar year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Winter Classic will now return to a true winter setting as Salt Lake City prepares to welcome the prestigious outdoor event next year.<\/p>\n Follow the Utah Mammoth with KSL Sports<\/p>\n Follow the entire 2025-26 Utah Mammoth schedule\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Smith Entertainment Group\u2019s (SEG) streaming platform will also continue to carry all Mammoth games on SEG+ in 2025-26.<\/p>\n Cole Bagley is the Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports.\u00a0Follow him on X<\/a>.\u00a0You can hear Cole break down the team on KSL Sports Zone and KSL 5 TV.<\/p>\n All Mammoth games will be broadcast live on the KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM\/1280 AM). Occasionally, KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM \/ 1160 AM) also airs Jazz games.<\/p>\n Take us with you, wherever you go.<\/p>\n Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah\u2019s sports leader. You can stream live radio and video, and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.<\/a><\/p>\n Brian Preece is a KSLSports.com insider covering Locals in MLB and the Salt Lake Bees. Follow Brian\u2019s Bees and Beehive baseball\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0Find Brian on\u00a0X,<\/a>\u00a0Instagram,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>\u00a0at @bpreece24.<\/p>\n
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