NHL Stadium Series

The Stadium Series is one of the series of regular season outdoor games played in the National Hockey League (NHL). This event is distinct from the NHL's other two series of outdoor games, the NHL Winter Classic played on New Year's Day in a different NHL city every year, and the NHL Heritage Classic (played occasionally at different Canadian stadiums). Games in the Stadium Series have been held in either late January, February, or early March in a football or baseball stadium in the United States. The first Stadium Series was held in 2014 and consisted of seven teams participating in four games held in three venues. In 2015, only one game in the Stadium Series was held, while in 2016, two games were held. From 2017 to 2023, only one game was scheduled per year. Two Stadium Series games have been scheduled in 2024. Another game has been scheduled for 2025, which will feature the Columbus Blue Jackets making their NHL outdoor game debut.