New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The NHL's iconic Winter Classic is set to make history on January 2, 2026, venturing to the Sunshine State for the first time. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will host the New York Rangers at loanDepot park in Miami, transforming the Miami Marlins' home into an outdoor hockey spectacle under the stars. Here is all you need to know about the event.

The game is scheduled for Friday (January 2), with puck drop at 8 PM ET. This will mark the fifth time when the Winter Classic will skip New Year's Day, mainly to dodge scheduling conflicts with major college football playoffs. Fans get an exciting post-holiday spectacle to ring in the new year on the ice.

The matchup will unfold at LoanDepot ...