The 2026 NHL Heritage Classic takes place this Sunday, October 25, featuring an outdoor matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
Sports fans across North America gear up for a rare spectacle this weekend as the National Hockey League brings its outdoor series back to the regular schedule for the first time in three years. While outdoor games have occasionally featured visiting American franchises like the Buffalo Sabres, this year’s installment returns to an all-Canadian clash, highlighting two franchises facing off in the Manitoba chill.
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Broadcast Schedule and Streaming Options for Sunday
The matchup kicks off at 7 p.m. ET, or 4 p.m. PT, on Sunday, October 25. Viewers watching from the United States can catch the broadcast live on cable via TNT and truTV.
Cord-cutters have several live television streaming platforms available to access the broadcast. Services carrying TNT and truTV include YouTube TV and DirecTV. The game streams directly on HBO Max.
| Event Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Winnipeg Jets vs. Montreal Canadiens |
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Time | 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT |
| Venue | Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg |
| U.S. Broadcast Channels | TNT, truTV, HBO Max |
| Streaming Alternatives | YouTube TV, DirecTV |
What to Watch For on the Ice
Beyond the standard broadcast channels, the event brings unique visual elements to the ice. Both the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens debut special game-day jerseys designed specifically for the outdoor venue.
The return of the Heritage Classic to the regular schedule for the first time in three years places a fresh spotlight on Winnipeg’s outdoor hosting capabilities. Princess Auto Stadium transforms into a professional hockey rink, managing the elements as temperatures drop for late October in western Canada.
