Salt Lake City, UT, November 11, 2026 — The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced that recording artist Benson Boone is scheduled to perform at the 2027 Winter Classic event. The popular musical act will take the stage in Salt Lake City, Utah, where the annual outdoor hockey game is set to take place.

The Winter Classic, a signature event for the NHL, features a regular-season game played outdoors in a non-traditional venue, often drawing large crowds and significant media attention. This year’s event marks the first time the Winter Classic will be held in Salt Lake City.

Benson Boone, known for hits such as ‘Beautiful Things,’ has seen a rapid rise in popularity in recent years. His inclusion as the performer for the Winter Classic suggests a strategic effort by the league to engage a broad audience, potentially blending traditional sports viewership with contemporary music fans.

Details regarding the specific date of the performance within the Winter Classic festivities, or the opponent for the hockey game itself, were not provided in the announcement. Further information about the event’s full schedule and participating teams is expected to be released by the NHL at a later date.

The selection of Salt Lake City as the host location for the 2027 Winter Classic highlights the growing interest and development of professional sports in the region, which is also home to the recently established NHL expansion team, the Utah Hockey Club.



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