NHL, New Year's Eve and the Winter Classic

Why is the 2025 NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Eve and not New Year's Day?
Classic has been a long-standing tradition in hockey, but the 2025 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field will be the first time the game is set to be played on New Year's Eve. In previous years, the NHL Winter Classic was part of New Year's Day festivities
When is the 2025 NHL Winter Classic? How to watch Blackhawks vs. Blues on New Year's Eve
Winter Classic has arrived. Here's how to watch the annual NHL outdoor game, with this year's matchup featuring the Blackhawks vs. Blues.
When is the NHL Winter Classic? What to know about the Wrigley Field NYE game
Wrigley Field also hosted the 2009 edition of the event, which was won by the Detroit Red Wings in one of the wildest games the annual tradition has produced.
Column | The NHL Needs To Take The Winter Classic Seriously Again
After having the worst ratings in the history of the NHL’s Winter Classic, something’s got to change for the NHL.
NHL prepared for mild weather when Blackhawks host Blues in Winter Classic on New Year's Eve
"You know, you have to look out for things that could happen along the way. Weather is always a part of that. It's nice and warm here in Chicago. We were prepared for any kind of weather," said Steve Mayer,
Winter Classic audience drops below 1 million, but still most-viewed game of season
Classic audience dipped below 1 million viewers for the first time with its move to a New Year’s Eve late afternoon window this season. TNT and truTV drew just 920,000 viewers for the Blues-Blackhawks game from Wrigley Field with a 5pm ET start,
Tuesday’s NHL Winter Classic Returns To Wrigley Field After 16 Years
For the first time, the NHL's annual winter classic will be played on New Year's Eve. But the matchup is familar, with the Chicago Blackhawks hosting the St. Louis Blues.
Hockey on New Year’s Eve; what to know about Winter Classic, NHL schedule today
The 2024 edition of the National Hockey League's Winter Classic features the Blackhawks and Blues. Here's how and when to watch on New Year's Eve.
NHL Winter Classic Drops to All-Time Low Ratings in NYE Experiment
The ball was dropped on the NHL's experiment to stage the Winter Classic on New Year's Eve. Tuesday's game between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks in the open air at Wrigley Field garnered the worst viewership ratings in the 17-year history of the annual event,
Will Bundesliga Stadiums Host The NHL Winter Classic In The Future?
Will Bundesliga stadiums host the NHL Winter Classic in the future? A report by Sportsnet suggests that it might be possible.
NHL's Winter Classic produced horrendous ratings
This year's NHL Winter Classic was an absolute dud, recycling two teams (the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues) that have already played in multiple outdoor games in a venue (Wrigley Field) that has already been used.
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Discover NHL Winter Classic planning New Year's Eve celebration at Wrigley Field
Stadium's transformation for ice hockey continues, along with preparations to engage fans in the holiday party ...
Wrigley Field takes center (ice) stage again in first-ever New Year’s Eve NHL Winter Classic
Iconic Wrigley Field will again host the NHL’s showcase event, this time with the Chicago Blackhawks and 2024 Calder Trophy ...