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Dallas and Vegas to Clash in 2027 NHL Stadium Series
The longtime rivals will meet outdoors at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas next year.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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The NHL has announced that the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights will face off in the 2027 Stadium Series game, to be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The two teams have developed a fierce rivalry over the past decade, meeting multiple times in the playoffs and engaging in physical, chippy games. The matchup will bring their long-standing feud to a national stage as they battle it out in an outdoor setting.
Why it matters
The Stars and Golden Knights have emerged as two of the top teams in the Western Conference over the past several years, with their playoff matchups adding extra intensity to the rivalry. Bringing this heated matchup to the Stadium Series will showcase the animosity between the two clubs and give fans an exciting outdoor hockey experience.
The details
The Stars and Golden Knights first met in the NHL on October 6, 2017, when Vegas played its inaugural regular season game. Despite the Golden Knights' 2-1 win that night, the teams came together in a show of solidarity following the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas just days prior. Since then, the teams have met three times in the playoffs, with the Stars winning two of those series. The physical, aggressive style of play between the clubs has only heightened the rivalry, with Golden Knights captain Mark Stone becoming a villain in the eyes of Stars fans.
- The 2027 NHL Stadium Series game will take place on January 1, 2027.
- The Stars and Golden Knights first met in the NHL on October 6, 2017, with Vegas winning 2-1 in Dallas' home opener.
The players
Mark Stone
The captain of the Vegas Golden Knights, Stone has developed a reputation as one of the league's biggest villains due to his physical play and controversial actions, including injuring Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen last year.
Miro Heiskanen
The star defenseman for the Dallas Stars, Heiskanen was sidelined for four months last season after suffering a serious injury due to a hit from Mark Stone.
What’s next
The NHL will announce the official date and time for the 2027 Stadium Series game between the Stars and Golden Knights in the coming months.
The takeaway
The outdoor matchup between the Stars and Golden Knights will be a must-see event, pitting two of the Western Conference's top teams against each other in a heated rivalry game with high stakes and physical, aggressive play on display.
