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2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-02 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa , Florida
2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins will face off in the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on February 1, 2026. The game will mark the first time in League history that an outdoor game will be played in a football stadium in the state of Florida, the culmination of a month-long celebration of hockey in the Sunshine State.
The 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ identity draws inspiration from swashbuckling history and culture in Tampa Bay. Additional elements featured in the logo include typography inspired by hand-drawn treasure maps. A hidden lightning bolt in the tattered sail atop the main mast serves as a subtle nod to the home team. The logo was developed by the NHL’s Creative Services Department and Fanbrandz.
The 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ will mark the second of two outdoor games hosted by the state of Florida. Before the Lightning face the Bruins, the 2025 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play the New York Rangers at loanDepot park, home of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins, in Miami on Jan. 2, 2026. The two outdoor contests will celebrate the explosive growth of hockey in Florida over the last three decades. In the more than 30 years since the NHL expanded into Florida, the Panthers and Lightning have enjoyed significant success, including most recently with each of the last six Stanley Cup Final series featuring one of the Florida franchises.
