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Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek

NHL shifts Winter Classic next season after poor viewership this year

Outdoor hockey in Florida seems just crazy enough that some casuals might tune in. But it seems that the days of the Winter Classic being a must-watch event on the sports calendar are long gone.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 9, 2025 0
Dec 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) defends the net against St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) during the second period in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

NHL Winter Classic draws all-time low viewership

This year's Winter Classic between the Blues and Blackhawks shifted to New Year's Eve in a move that did not pan out for the NHL.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 3, 2025 0
NHL: Winter Classic-St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks

Will the Winter Classic’s move to New Year’s Eve help viewership?

The annual outdoor game will face less competition than in prior years.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 31, 2024 0
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NHL announces 2022 Winter Classic at Target Field and 2022 Stadium Series at Nissan Stadium in Nashville

After the 2020-21 season didn't feature outdoor games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is bringing two of those games back for 2021-22.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 28, 2021 0
The Winter Classic saw Roope Hintz (L) chased by Roman Josi.

Predators-Stars was least-viewed NHL Winter Classic to date despite less CFB competition, but that number included an hour of pregame

The Winter Classic didn't do great numbers this year, but the inclusion of a long pregame in the broadcast numbers was part of that.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 3, 2020 3

How can the NHL make the Winter Classic more exciting?

The Winter Classic ratings bounced back a bit this year, but still are a long way from their peak. There's plenty that could be done to improve the event.

By David Rogers OnJan 2, 2019 16
The 2018 NHL Winter Classic.

2018 NHL Winter Classic was lowest-rated ever, NBC promotes it as better than indoor games

Yes, this may have been the 12th-most-watched NHL broadcast on NBC ever, but it's still the least-watched Winter Classic.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 3, 2018 9

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