The 2026 NHL Winter Classic live stream will see the 2025/26 NHL season take place in the glorious climes of Florida for this annual New Year’s Eve spectacle on the ice.
No, your eyes do not deceive you – that East an ice rink exposed to the Miami heat, as an NHL game is played outdoors for the first time ever in the Sunshine State. It seems fitting that one of the marquee games of the regular season would be played in the Panthers’ backyard after their back-to-back Stanley Cup victories.
Without talismanic captain Sasha Barkov, the Panthers have been a beast with less bite this season. They’ll need veteran left winger Brad Marchand to continue scoring goals as they try to find a path to the playoffs – a hope that seems likely to be beyond the New York Rangers. Mike Sullivan’s men enter this one with a 19-16-4 record, hoping to find salvation from a wildcard spot in the East.
With musical performances from Role Model and Luis Fonsi complementing the hockey, read on for our guide to where to watch Rangers vs. Florida live streams in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic online, on TV and wherever you are.
Can I stream the 2026 NHL Winter Classic for free?
Yes! Australian residents are lucky because 9Now stream all the action for free.
Outside of Oz right now? To use NordVPN to unlock your free stream – more info below.
Use a VPN to watch any stream of the 2026 NHL Winter Classic
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026 live streams in the US
The NHL Winter Classic 2026 is broadcast on cable channels TNT and TruTV in the United States.
Don’t worry if you’ve cut the cord, you can still watch Rangers vs Panthers live streams through an OTT provider like DIRECTV.
DIRECTV offers a selection of packages, including its dedicated MySports packages which include TNT among its lineup of premium sports channels.
The game will also be streamed by HBO Max, available starting at $9.99 per month.
Outside the United States for the NHL Classic? To use NordVPN to benefit from your usual coverage.
How to watch 2026 NHL Winter Classic live streams in Canada
Sports Network features the 2026 NHL Winter Classic game in Canada.
You can also access Rangers vs Panthers live streams online via a Sportsnet Plus subscription, which starts at $249.99 per year or $29.99 per month.
If you can’t watch the Winter Classic due to geoblocking restrictionsremember that a VPN is all you need to get back to your NHL coverage wherever you are.
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026 live streams in the UK
The 2026 NHL Winter Classic is broadcast on both NHL.TV on DAZN and Premier Sports 2 in the UK.
The most comprehensive coverage of the NHL in the UK is provided by NHL.TV on DAZNwhich will broadcast every minute of every game in the regular season, playoffs and Stanley Cup. You can currently pay from £19.99 per month or get a full season pass for £59.99.
THE Premier Sports The streaming platform costs £16.99 on a rolling monthly basis or, to save money, you can commit to a year for £11.99 per month or an upfront payment of £120.
Outside the UK at the moment? To use NordVPN to access your favorite Winter Classic coverage.
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, the 2026 NHL Winter Classic is televised on ESPN via Foxtelwith live streaming available via Kayo Sports And Disney+.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
Disney Plus costs from $15.99 per month or $159.99 for a full year of everything from the House of Mouse.
It will also be televised for free on 9Now.
If you are currently outside of Australia but want to watch a live stream of the 2026 NHL Winter Classic, you will need to get a VPNaccording to the instructions above.
When does the 2026 NHL Winter Classic start?
The 2026 NHL Winter Classic game between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers will begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Friday, January 2.
It’s 1am GMT / 12pm AEDT on Saturday January 3 in the UK and Australia.
Can I watch the 2026 NHL Winter Classic on my mobile?
Yes. Most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser – DIRECTV, Sportsnet Plus, Kayo and Disney Plus all have mobile apps.
You can also stay up to date with the latest NHL news and games on the official social media channels on X (@NHL), Instagram (@nhl), Facebook (NHL) TikTok (@nhl) and YouTube (@NHL).
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