Stars to host 2027 Stadium Series game

One of the NHL’s next outdoor games will be in the great state of Texas.

Commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed on ESPN’s Monday Night Football that the Dallas Stars will host one of the league’s Stadium Series games at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, in 2027.

“Hosting the NHL Stadium Series with the Dallas Stars is another great example of the vision we’ve always had for what AT&T Stadium could be beyond football,” Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones in a team statement. “The game will be another proud moment for us and being able to provide a world class fan and team experience in partnership with two outstanding organizations, the NHL and the Stars, will be very special.”

Stars owner and governor Tom Gaglardi said the team is thrilled to host another outdoor game, referencing the 2020 NHL Winter Classic that was held at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

“Five years ago, the 2020 NHL Winter Classic was a celebration of the growth and success of hockey in the Lone Star State, which was the third-highest attended outdoor game in League history. We have no doubt that our upcoming Stadium Series game will be met with the same enthusiasm and passion from our fanbase.

The NHL will have two outdoor games during the 2025-26 season, the first being the NHL Winter Classic, where the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers will face off Jan. 2, 2026 at LoanDepot Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins.

The second will be one month later, also in Florida, as the Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.