Benson Boone Booked For 2027 NHL Discover Winter Classic

Benson Boone has been booked as the headliner for the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic. The “Beautiful Things” singer will provide the entertainment during the outdoor game between the Utah Mammoth and Colorado Avalanche at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on New Year’s Eve.

The regular-season outdoor game will be televised on TNT, HBO Max and truTV in the U.S. and on Sportsnet and TVAS in Canada on Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. ET, according to an announcement from the NHL.

Boone, who is on the Australian leg of his 2026 Wanted Man tour, will perform during the first intermission of the game. “The Winter Classic is always about creating something unforgettable, and this year we’re taking that to another level. We’re turning the stadium into a true winter wonderland, and Benson Boone is the perfect artist to bring it to life,” said NHL president of events and content Steve Mayer in a statement. “He’s an incredible performer with a real sense of showmanship, and we can’t wait to see what he does on this stage to create a memorable experience for the fans in the stadium and everyone tuning in from home.”

Additional information on the Discover NHL Winter Classic will be announced in coming week. The Mammoth joined the league as an expansion team in 2024 and will be hosting their first-ever edition of the Winter Classic, making them the 32nd NHL franchise to participate in the outdoor event.

Boone is in the midst of the Australian leg of his Wanted Man Tour, with the singer slated to play his second night at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Friday (Nov. 13). After another gig in Melbourne, the singer will move on to the final three dates on the outing at Afterpay Arena in Sydney on Nov. 17, 18 and 19.

This article was first published by Billboard U.S.