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.

For the first time in the NHL's 108-year history, there will be outdoor games played in Florida. Two games will be played in 2026.

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.

Traveling northwest to Tampa Bay, the Lightning will play in their second Stadium Series contest in franchise history after defeating the Nashville Predators in 2022 at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Like their in-state counterpart, it’ll be the first time the Lightning have hosted an outdoor event in franchise history.

This marks the sixth time the Bruins will play an NHL game outdoors. The post Bruins set to play Lightning outdoors in Tampa Bay for 2026 Stadium Series appeared first on Boston.com.

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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.