Bolts to Take on Bruins in Landmark Outdoor Game on February 1, 2026

How will the NHL pull off an outdoor game in Tampa? Just build it and they will come. The league is ready to embrace the risk of playing outside in the Sunshine State.

The NHL's outdoor games in Florida in 2026, including the Panthers in the Winter Classic and the Lightning in the Stadium Series, are risks that can lead to lots of celebration.

Who would have thought you could play hockey outside in Florida? Next year, the Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice al fresco at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had over a decade of proven success, now the hockey world gets to see it first hand.

The Bruins are set to take part in their sixth outdoor game in 2026, with Boston taking on the Lightning in Tampa.

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The game will mark the sixth NHL regular-season outdoor game for the Bruins and first Stadium Series appearance

"This moment has been a long time coming, and we’re thrilled to see this dream become a reality," Lightning CEO Steve Griggs said in a statement.

The Boston Bruins will play another outdoors game next season in a very interesting setting. Boston will take on the Lightning at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as part of the NHL's Stadium Series on Feb.