NHL Schedules Two Outdoor Florida Games for 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Boston Bruins in the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on February 1, 2026, as part of a month-long celebration of hockey in Florida. This event marks the first NHL outdoor game held in a Florida football stadium and features a new logo inspired by Tampa Bay's pirate heritage, with treasure map-themed typography and a hidden lightning bolt. Prior to this, the Florida Panthers will face the New York Rangers in another outdoor game at loanDepot Park in Miami on January 2, 2026. Both games highlight the recent achievements of Florida's NHL teams, with the Lightning or Panthers appearing in each of the last six Stanley Cup Finals. The events underscore the growing popularity and three-decade expansion of hockey in Florida. The NHL Stadium Series, launched in 2014, continues to bring outdoor games to unique venues and new fanbases.