The National Hockey League held a press conference with the Utah Mammoth at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on January 7, 2026, to announce the 2027 Winter Classic. Signage for the event was displayed during the conference, marking the league's latest outdoor game in a college football stadium.
The Utah Mammoth, the NHL's newest franchise, will host the game at the University of Utah's football venue. The announcement confirms the league's continued expansion of its signature outdoor series into new markets.
