The NHL Winter Classic 2026 live stream will see the 2025/26 NHL season skate down to the glorious skies of Florida for this annual New Year’s spectacle on ice.
No, your eyes are not deceiving you – that is a rink exposed to the Miami heat as an NHL game is played outdoors in the Sunshine State for the very first time. It seems fitting that one of the defining games of the regular season should be played in the Panthers’ backyard after their back-to-back Stanley Cup victories.
Without talismanic captain Sasha Barkov, however, the Panthers have been a beast with less bite this season. They will need veteran left winger Brad Marchand to keep scoring the goals as they try to find a way back to the playoffs – a prospect that seems further than the New York Rangers. Mike Sullivan’s men go into this one with a record of 19–16–4 hoping to salvage 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 NHL Winter Classic 2026 for free?
Yes! Australian residents are lucky as 9 Now streams all the action for free.
Outside of Oz right now? Use NordVPN to unlock your free stream – more on that below.
Use a VPN to watch any NHL Winter Classic 2026 stream
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026 live streams in USA
The 2026 NHL Winter Classic will be shown 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 thanks to an OTT provider such as DIRECTV.
DIRECTV has a variety of plans, including its dedicated MySports packages that carry TNT among its selection of premium sports channels.
The game will also be streamed by HBO Max, which is available starting at $9.99 per month.
Outside the US for the NHL Classic? Use NordVPN to take advantage of your usual coverage.
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026 live streams in Canada
Sportsnet showing the NHL Winter Classic 2026 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 are unable to watch the Winter Classic due to geo-blocking restrictionsremember that a VPN is all you need to tune back into your NHL coverage wherever you are.
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026 live streams in the UK
NHL Winter Classic 2026 will be shown on both NHL.TV on DAZN and Premier Sports 2 in the UK.
The most comprehensive NHL coverage in the UK comes courtesy of NHL.TV on DAZNwhich will show every minute of every regular season, playoff and Stanley Cup game. You can currently pay from £19.99 per month or get a full season pass for £59.99.
The Premier Sports 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 one upfront payment of £120.
Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your favorite coverage of the Winter Classic.
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, the 2026 NHL Winter Classic will be televised on ESPN via Foxtelwith live streaming available via Kayo Sports and Disney Plus.
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 starts at $15.99 per month or $159.99 for a full year of everything House of Mouse offers.
It will also be shown for free on TV 9 Now.
If you are currently outside of Australia but want to watch an NHL Winter Classic 2026 live stream, you must get a VPNaccording to the instructions above.
When does the 2026 NHL Winter Classic start?
The NHL Winter Classic 2026 game between New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers starts at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Friday, January 2nd.
It’s 01:00 GMT / 12:00 AEDT on Saturday 3 January in the UK and Australia.
Can I watch the NHL Winter Classic 2026 on my mobile?
Yes. Most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or through your phone’s browser – DIRECTV, Sportsnet Plus, Kayo and Disney Plus all have mobile apps.
You can also keep up with the latest NHL news and play on the official social media channels at X (@NHL), Instagram (@nhl), Facebook (NHL) TikTok (@nhl) and YouTube (@NHL).
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