Tickets for Upcoming Winter Classic Featuring Avalanche and Mammoth to Go On Sale Soon

Hockey fans are gearing up for an exciting event as tickets for the highly anticipated 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic will soon be available. The outdoor clash between the Utah Mammoth and the Colorado Avalanche is set to take place at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the University of Utah campus, with tickets going on sale Tuesday, June 16, at 10 a.m. MT.

Interested fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster, the NHL's authorized ticket distributor, on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out. Buying directly from Ticketmaster ensures that fans will secure their chosen seats via Ticketmaster.com or the Ticketmaster app.

This New Year's Eve matchup is particularly significant for the Mammoth, as it marks their inaugural outdoor game after just two seasons in the NHL. The event also showcases one of the league's newest teams on a grand scale, continuing the NHL's trend of expanding high-profile outdoor games.

The Avalanche, on the other hand, bring experience to the matchup, having participated in three previous outdoor games with a record of 1-2-0. Colorado's outdoor journey began in 2016 at Coors Field, where they faced the Detroit Red Wings, and continued with a game against the Los Angeles Kings in 2020 at Falcon Stadium. Their sole outdoor victory came in a thrilling match against the Vegas Golden Knights at Lake Tahoe in 2021.

As both teams prepare for this historic showdown, the Winter Classic is poised to be a highlight of the NHL season, marking the first time Salt Lake City will host such a prominent event. For more details and updates regarding the Winter Classic, fans can check the NHL's official channels.