Benson Boone to Perform at NHL’s 2027 Winter Classic in Salt Lake City: Exclusive

Winter Classic Comes to Utah

The Utah Mammoth will host the Colorado Avalanche at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on New Year’s Eve. The regular-season matchup is the latest edition of the NHL’s annual outdoor game.

The Mammoth joined the league as an expansion team in 2024. Their appearance will be the franchise’s first Winter Classic, and they will become the 32nd NHL franchise to take part in the event.

Boone Takes Intermission Stage

Boone is scheduled to perform during the game’s first intermission in a presentation by Ticketmaster, according to a release. He recently completed his Wanted Man tour.

NHL Promises a Winter Spectacle

NHL president of events and content Steve Mayer said the league plans to turn the stadium into a winter wonderland. He called Boone a strong fit for the show and said the league hopes to create a memorable experience for fans in the stadium and watching at home.

The NHL’s recent Heritage Classic in Winnipeg featured an intermission show hosted by Off Campus star Ella Bright. Remi Wolf, Wolf Parade, Feist and G Flip performed at the event, which matched the Winnipeg Jets against the Montreal Canadiens.

Broadcast and Ticket Details

The Discover NHL Winter Classic will air in the United States on TNT, HBO Max and TruTV, and in Canada on TVAS. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Mountain Time. Tickets for the game are available through Ticketmaster.