Benson Boone Set to Headline 2027 NHL Winter Classic
Pop artist Benson Boone will perform during the first intermission of the 2027 NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Eve in Salt Lake City.
🎵MusicPhoto: Billboard
Key points
- Benson Boone will headline the 2027 NHL Winter Classic intermission show.
- The game features the Utah Mammoth and Colorado Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
- The event broadcasts live on December 31 at 6 p.m. ET across TNT, HBO Max, and truTV.
Pop singer-songwriter Benson Boone is officially heading to the ice. The "Beautiful Things" chart-topper has been announced as the official headliner for the upcoming 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic, where he will deliver a performance during the first intermission of the annual outdoor hockey game.
The high-profile matchup will take place on New Year's Eve at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, featuring a showdown between the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth. For the Mammoth, hosting the marquee event marks a historic milestone as their first-ever appearance in the Winter Classic, positioning them as the 32nd franchise to participate in the outdoor tradition.
NHL president of events and content Steve Mayer praised the booking, highlighting Boone's dynamic stage presence and showmanship. Fans who cannot attend the stadium event live can catch the broadcast on December 31 at 6 p.m. ET across multiple platforms, including TNT, HBO Max, and truTV in the United States, as well as Sportsnet and TVAS in Canada.
What to watch next: Benson Boone is currently performing the Australian leg of his Wanted Man Tour, with upcoming dates in Melbourne and Sydney running through November 19. Additional details regarding the Winter Classic festivities are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Source Billboard — billboard.com/music/pop/benson-boone-headline-2027-nhl-discover-win… ↗
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