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Avalanche Set for 2027 Winter Classic Showdown Against Utah

January 8, 2026

The NHL has announced that the Colorado Avalanche will face the Utah Mammoth in the 2027 Winter Classic, set to take place at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. This will be the Avalanche's first appearance in the Winter Classic and the Mammoth's inaugural outdoor game, marking their third season in the league.

Avalanche Set for 2027 Winter Classic Showdown Against Utah

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Key Highlights

Avalanche will serve as the visiting team in the 2027 Winter Classic.
The game will be held at Rice-Eccles Stadium, University of Utah.
This is the Mammoth's first outdoor game and the Avalanche's fourth outdoor appearance.
The event marks the 47th NHL regular-season outdoor game.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised Utah for its rapid progress as a franchise.

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Avalanche Set for 2027 Winter Classic Showdown Against Utah

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