Field Design For 2026 NHL Winter Classic Is By Far Best They've Ever Had

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Nobody does it better than South Florida, baby.

The NHL unveiled a new rendering Monday showcasing LoanDepot Park in Miami transformed for the eagerly awaited 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic. In the image, a standard NHL-sized ice rink is encircled by elements of both snow and sand, setting the stage for the Jan. 2 outdoor matchup featuring the Florida Panthers against the New York Rangers.

The “Snowy Winter Comes to Sunny Florida” theme emphasizes the unique blend of the Winter Classic’s traditional tribute to hockey’s chilly roots with the balmy climate of South Florida. As Florida hosts their inaugural outdoor game, this striking clash between contrasting winter styles will be showcased across opposite sides of the field. (RELATED: Massive ‘USA’ Chant Erupts After 104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Rocks National Anthem With Saxophone)

The left side depicts a classic sandy South Florida winter scene, complete with flamingos, shaded beach chairs under umbrellas, a lifeguard shack, and a street hockey rink. For this landmark event, the right side introduces a blanket of snow, featuring pelicans, beach chairs capped with snow, a lifeguard stand fitted with a snowplow, and a synthetic ice rink. Palm trees are scattered across both halves of the field.

During the day of the game, in addition to the on-ice excitement, the full field will spring to life with beachgoers lounging in the sun, soaking up the balmy weather and sandy surroundings, while others in The Sunshine State engage in snowy fun like creating snow angels, throwing snowballs, and joining various cold-weather pastimes.

Just check out this absolute art:

If you didn’t know that the state of Florida is the king of hockey, well, now you do.