NHL Winter Classic Tickets
NHL Winter Classic Hockey Tickets
Get your NHL Winter Classic tickets at TicketSmarter to see one of the biggest events in professional hockey. The Winter Classic is an annual NHL game that is played in an outdoor football or baseball stadium. The game is typically played around New Year’s Day and is part of the NHL’s series of outdoor games with the NHL Heritage Classic and NHL Stadium Series. The inaugural Winter Classic game was played in 2008 at New Era Field. That game saw the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Buffalo Sabres 2 to 1 in a shootout finish.
Winter Classic games are always competitive affairs with the National Hockey League inviting their most popular teams to compete against each other. The games are the highest attended of the entire season and earn major television ratings during the New Year’s Day holiday. Some of the more notable stadiums that have hosted the event include Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Notre Dame Stadium, and the Cotton Bowl. Teams in the league that has won past editions of the Winter Classic include the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Dallas Stars. Secure your NHL Winter Classic tickets at TicketSmarter to experience one of the biggest hockey games of the year!
NHL Winter Classic Games
The NHL Winter Classic have 0 games remaining for the 2026 season.
Where do the NHL Winter Classic play?
NHL Winter Classic play their home games at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL.
Who are the NHL Winter Classic playing?
The match-up for the next NHL Winter Classic game hasn't been announced. Check back when the team's 2026 season schedule is released
Where can I see a seat map for Wrigley Field?
Scroll to the top of the page and select the game you want to attend. After you make your selection, you’ll have access to our interactive seating chart tool to explore all the venue's rows and sections.
How long are NHL Winter Classic games?
NHL games typically run around two and a half hours, factoring in penalties and time between periods.
What time do doors open for NHL Winter Classic games?
Doors open 1-2 hours before faceoff. Be sure to check your specific hockey game details when purchasing tickets.
What happens if a NHL Winter Classic game is cancelled or rescheduled?
TicketSmarter offers insurance at checkout to give you peace of mind. Tickets for rescheduled games will still be honored while our 100% Ticket Protection Guarantee covers cancelled games.
NHL Winter Classic Tickets Prices
NHL Winter Classic ticket prices will vary based on matchup and team performance.
How much are NHL Winter Classic tickets?
Average Ticket Price: From $99-$277 per ticket
Cheap NHL Winter Classic Tickets: Get-In Ticket Prices start in the $18-$60 range in the upper level of the arena depending on the matchup
Premium Center Ice and Suite Seating & VIP Packages: NHL Winter Classic Suites and Center Ice Seats run $831-$9278 per ticket for extremely high profile and playoff-bound teams
