As the 2022-23 NHL season gets underway, there are a number of big games that you should have circled on the calendar. One of those is the 2023 Stadium Series.
The Stadium Series is one of the NHL's outdoor events, where two teams play outside at an MLB, NFL or college football venue. This year, the Hurricanes and Capitals will play at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
While the Winter Classic in the United States and Heritage Classic in Canada are the staple outdoor events, the Stadium Series has begun to take over as another unique game for the league. Established in 2014, it has provided an opportunity for some of the smaller-market teams to participate in outdoor contests.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Stadium Series.
When is the 2023 Stadium Series?
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 18
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
This season's Stadium Series game will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18.
This marks the fourth consecutive year the event is being played in February.
Who is playing in the 2023 Stadium Series?
The 2023 Stadium Series will feature the Hurricanes taking on the Capitals.
It is the first time the Hurricanes will be playing an outdoor game, as the franchise has not played in a previous Stadium Series or Winter Classic.
This will be the Capitals' second Stadium Series game. Washington hosted Toronto at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., in 2018.
Where is the 2023 Stadium Series?
- Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium
- Location: Raleigh, N.C.
The 2023 Stadium Series will be played at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., home to the N.C. State football team.
It is the first time that an outdoor NHL game will be played at Carolina.
How to watch the 2023 Stadium Series
- TV channel: ESPN (U.S.), Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: ESPN+, Sling TV, fuboTV, DirecTV, SN NOW (Canada)
Fans can watch the game on ESPN in the United States and on Sportsnet in Canada.
Streaming options include ESPN+, Sling TV, fuboTV and DirecTV. In addition, those in Canada can stream the action on SN NOW.
Previous Stadium Series games
The Stadium Series was established in 2014 by the NHL. It has been played every year since with the exception of 2021, when it was not scheduled due to COVID-19.
| Year | Venue | Location | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles | Ducks 3, Kings 0 |
| 2014 | Yankee Stadium | New York | Rangers 7, Devils 3 |
| 2014 | Yankee Stadium | New York | Rangers 2, Islanders 1 |
| 2014 | Soldier Field | Chicago | Blackhawks 5, Penguins 1 |
| 2015 | Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara, Calif. | Kings 2, Sharks 1 |
| 2016 | TCF Bank Stadium | Minneapolis | Wild 6, Blackhawks 1 |
| 2016 | Coors Field | Denver | Red Wings 5, Avalanche 3 |
| 2017 | Heinz Field | Pittsburgh | Penguins 4, Flyers 2 |
| 2018 | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, Md. | Capitals 5, Maple Leafs 2 |
| 2019 | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | Flyers 4, Penguins 3 |
| 2020 | Falcon Stadium | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Kings 3, Avalanche 1 |
| 2022 | Nissan Stadium | Nashville | Lightning 3, Predators 2 |
