Florida Hockey – Outdoor Ice Hockey in Florida

Florida is known for fun in the sun, warm weather all year round, swimming and fishing in the Gulf of America and … hockey? Yes! Florida hockey, even outdoors on the ice!

Florida Hockey (NHL) Teams

Warm and sunny Florida has two NHL hockey teams. The Tampa Bay area has the Tampa Bay Lightning, who stand today with 5 Stanley Cup appearances and 3 Stanley Cup wins. If you head south, you’ll find the Florida Panthers in Miami. The Florida Panthers, who had a great 2024-2025 season, brought home their second Stanley Cup out of their now 4 Stanley Cup appearances.

Outdoor Hockey in Florida

For the first time in NHL history, there will be two outdoor NHL games played in Florida in the 2025-2026 season.

On January 2, 2026, you’ll be able to see the New York Rangers playing against the Florida Panthers at LoanDepot Park in Miami for the 2026 NHL Winter Classic. One month later, on February 1, 2026, you’ll be able to watch the Boston Bruins vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Raymond James Stadium for the NHL Stadium Series.