The Stars drew 85,630, the third-largest crowd in NHL history, when they defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2 in the Winter Classic at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas on Jan. 1, 2020.
Only two NHL games have drawn more than 90,000 fans.
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout before 105,491 in the Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Jan. 1, 2014.
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-3 before 94,751 in the Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on March 1.
This will be the second outdoor game for Dallas.
“Our organization is thrilled to have the opportunity to host the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium,” Stars owner Tom Gaglardi said. “Five years ago, the 2020 NHL Winter Classic was a celebration of the growth and success of hockey in the Lone Star State, which was the third-highest attended outdoor game in League history. We have no doubt that our upcoming Stadium Series game will be met with the same enthusiasm and passion from our fan base. We would like to thank NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones and the entire Jones family for their support in making this game a reality. AT&T Stadium is one of the premier entertainment venues in the world and is the perfect place to host our next outdoor game.”
The Stars have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs six times in the past seven seasons, advancing as far as the Stanley Cup Final in 2020.
The 2027 Stadium Series will be the latest major event to be held at AT&T Stadium since it opened in 2009, including Super Bowl XLV in 2011, the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and the 2018 NFL Draft. The stadium has been a regular host for the Big 12 Conference Championship Game, and annual host of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, since 2010.
Outside of professional and college football, AT&T Stadium hosted the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, the 2014 NCAA Men’s Division I Final Four, numerous CONCACAF soccer matches and WrestleMania 32 (2016) and 38 (2022). Prior to the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, the venue will host nine FIFA World Cup matches during Summer 2026, from the group stage through a semifinal.
Additional details about the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, including ticketing information will be announced when available. Fans can sign up for news and updates here.
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