Dallas Stars to Host Vegas Golden Knights at Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in 2027 NHL Stadium Series

The outdoor hockey game is scheduled for February 20, 2027 and will air live on ABC.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:07pm

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The NHL has announced that the Dallas Stars will host the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. The game is scheduled for February 20, 2027 and will air live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. This will mark the second time Dallas has hosted an outdoor hockey event, after the Stars defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2 at the Cotton Bowl in the 2020 NHL Winter Classic.

Why it matters

The NHL Stadium Series has become a marquee event, showcasing the sport in iconic venues and drawing large crowds. Hosting the event at AT&T Stadium, one of the largest and most famous sports stadiums in the world, will further raise the profile of hockey in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the state of Texas.

The details

The 2027 NHL Stadium Series matchup between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights will take place at AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. The Golden Knights are making their third outdoor appearance, having previously played in the 2024 Winter Classic against the Seattle Kraken and the 2021 NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe against the Colorado Avalanche. For the Stars, this will be their second outdoor game, after defeating the Nashville Predators 4-2 at the 2020 NHL Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl.

  • The 2027 NHL Stadium Series game is scheduled for February 20, 2027.
  • The game will air live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.

The players

Dallas Stars

A professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas and a member of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Vegas Golden Knights

A professional ice hockey team based in Paradise, Nevada and a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Golden Knights were founded in 2017 as the league's 31st franchise.

AT&T Stadium

A retractable roof stadium located in Arlington, Texas and the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. It opened in 2009 and has hosted major events such as the Super Bowl, College Football Playoff National Championship, and WrestleMania.

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What’s next

The 2026 NHL Stadium Series is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026 between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

The takeaway

The decision to host the 2027 NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium in Dallas demonstrates the growing popularity and prominence of hockey in Texas. The event will provide a unique opportunity to showcase the sport to a large audience and further solidify the Dallas Stars' place as one of the Western Conference's most consistent contenders.