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Vegas Golden Knights Set for Historic Outdoor Game in 2027

2/1/2026

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Summary

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National Hockey League (NHL) announced that the Vegas Golden Knights will face the Dallas Stars in the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series on February 20, 2027, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This will be the first outdoor game at AT&T Stadium, which has a capacity exceeding 100,000.
The Vegas Golden Knights have lost their previous two outdoor games.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's outdoor game tradition began with the 2003 Heritage Classic in Edmonton, where over 57,000 fans witnessed the Edmonton Oilers face the Montreal Canadiens. This event paved the way for future outdoor games, including the 2027 Stadium Series matchup at AT&T Stadium, which will host over 100,000 fans, further expanding hockey's reach and enhancing fan engagement.

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Story summary

National Hockey League (NHL) announced that the Vegas Golden Knights will face the Dallas Stars in the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series on February 20, 2027, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This will be the first outdoor game at AT&T Stadium, which has a capacity exceeding 100,000.
The Vegas Golden Knights have lost their previous two outdoor games.

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