The National Hockey League held a press conference at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, to showcase signage for the 2027 Winter Classic. The event featured representatives from the NHL and the Utah Mammoth, the league's newest franchise.
Photographs from the venue displayed Winter Classic branding throughout the stadium, which serves as the home of the University of Utah football team. The outdoor game will mark the first NHL Winter Classic hosted in Utah.
The Utah Mammoth, set to begin play in the 2024-25 season, will be the host team for the 2027 showcase. The press conference signaled the league's commitment to bringing its premier regular-season outdoor event to the Mountain West region.
