The 2024 Winter Classic takes place today, and for the first time, the Pacific Northwest hosts the NHL's annual outdoor game.
The Kraken and Golden Knights kick off the new year with a bang, as the NHL's two youngest franchises get their first Winter Classic. T-Mobile Park, home of the MLB's Mariners, is the site of today's action.
Although Seattle is known for its rainy weather, that doesn't seem to be the case for the outdoor contest. Vegas and Seattle should benefit from ideal conditions for the match, with good weather expected.
MORE: Where is the 2024 Winter Classic taking place?
The 2024 Winter Classic will be held in Seattle, the first time the annual game has been held on the West Coast. The Sporting News has the latest weather updates for the Golden Knights vs. Kraken.
2024 Winter Classic Weather Updates
Monday January 1
Forecast: Mostly cloudy with temperatures around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, winds considered “light and variable”
Source: National Weather Service
Aside from maybe a little sunshine, Seattle should have good conditions for playing the game outdoors. There is only a 5% chance of precipitation in the Emerald City.
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Where is the 2024 Winter Classic taking place?
- Place: T-Mobile Park
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
The 2024 Winter Classic will be played at T-Mobile Park, home of the MLB's Seattle Mariners.
T-Mobile Park becomes the eighth ballpark to host the Winter Classic, joining Fenway Park, Target Field, Citi Field, Busch Stadium, Nationals Park, Citizens Bank Park and Wrigley Field.
This is the first time the Winter Classic will be played in the Pacific Time Zone.
What time is the 2024 Winter Classic?
- Date: Monday January 1
- Time: 3 p.m. ET | Noon HP
Puck drop for the 2024 Winter Classic will take place at 3 p.m. ET, noon local time in Seattle.
The New Year's tradition continues in 2024, with the outdoor game taking place on January 1.
How to watch the 2024 Winter Classic
- TV channel (United States): TNT
- Television channel (Canada): Sportsnet, TVA Sports
- Direct: Sling
Fans hoping to attend the 2024 Winter Classic in the United States can watch the game on TNT. Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Eddie Olcyzk (color analyst) and Brian Boucher (ice level) will answer the call, while Darren Pang and Jackie Redmond will contribute on-ice interviews and additional reporting throughout the match.
Canadians can also watch the game on Sportsnet or on TVA Sports, which will broadcast a Canadian broadcast in French.
Cord cutters are also lucky. In the United States, they can stream the game on Slingwhich broadcasts all nationally televised NHL games.