Home-field advantage has not been a thing when it comes to Winter Classic games. In total, hosts of the event have gone 7-6-2.

Both outdoor games will take place before the 2026 All-Star Game at the New York Islanders' UBS Arena in Long Island. For the sixth year in a row, the Winter Classic will be played in a baseball ...

Despite a few unsuccessful attempts, the NHL outdoor games continue to be a well-received annual tradition. Here’s hoping future Winter Classics and Stadium Series deliver more magic—and fewer ...

"The Winter Classic would be a little bit more dependent ... has become an annual tradition that features either one or two games each winter. The 2025 edition consisted of one game in Columbus ...