NHL on TNT to Exclusively Present 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic on Monday, Jan. 1
Hour-Long Pregame Show to Begin at 2 p.m. ET Live from T-Mobile Park with Analysts Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter & Host Liam McHugh
Final Installment of Road to the NHL Winter Classic presented by Enterprise® to Premiere Ahead of Pregame Coverage, at 1:30 p.m. ET
2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic at 3 p.m. to Showcase Brandon Tanev, Matty Beniers & Seattle Kraken Hosting Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault & Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights
NHL on TNT & B/R Open Ice to Host “Breakaway” Fan Experience with Watch Party & Musical Performances by The Head and the Heart & Fitz and the Tantrums
NHL on TNT will be the exclusive U.S. home of the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic® on New Year’s Day, with simulcasts available on TruTV and Max. The League’s two newest clubs will go head-to-head, as Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault and the 2023 Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights battle Brandon Tanev, Matty Beniers and the Seattle Kraken on Monday, January 1 at 3 p.m. ET from T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.
Kenny Albert will provide play-by-play for the outdoor matchup alongside commentary from Eddie Olczyk, with Brian Boucher at ice level. TNT will give viewers unprecedented access throughout the Winter Classic, including on-ice interviews from Darren Pang and additional reporting throughout T-Mobile Park from Jackie Redmond.
Coverage of the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic® will begin at 2 p.m. with an hour-long NHL on TNT Face Off Presented by Verizon pregame show live from T-Mobile Park. Host Liam McHugh will be joined by analysts Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette and Anson Carter. The studio crew will return for intermission coverage and a 30-minute postgame show.
Breakaway Fan Event
The fan-focused NHL on TNT and B/R Open Ice Breakaway event will return for the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic at the Hatback Bar & Grille at The Boxyard in Seattle. Doors open at 9 a.m. PT/Noon ET with musical performances by acclaimed Seattle band The Head and the Heart and multi-platinum artists Fitz and the Tantrums.
In addition to the concerts, fans can participate in a variety of hockey-themed experiences, including The Hatty Challenge presented by AstraZeneca, which benefits The V Foundation in support of Hockey Fights Cancer™. Other activities include a Winter Classic-themed shareable photo moment presented by Discover, B/R Open Ice’s Fish Toss, where fans can win B/R swag, as well as a Slapshot Challenge. Rounding out the experience is a Relax & Recharge Lounge, custom ice sculptures, food and drink for purchase and premium giveaways. Fans can also catch the on-ice action at the official Watch Party, presented by B/R Sports on Max.
NHL on TNT Action Continues Wednesday, Dec. 20 & Wednesday, Dec. 27
In addition to Winter Classic, NHL on TNT live game coverage will continue Wednesday, Dec. 20 with Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals hosting Brock Nelson and the New York Islanders at 7:30 p.m., followed by Beniers and the Kraken in the City of Angels, facing off against Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings at 10 p.m.
Then on Wednesday, Dec. 27, Brad Marchand and the 2023 Presidents’ Trophy-Winning Boston Bruins take on Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres at 7:30 p.m. on TNT.
Upcoming NHL on TNT Broadcast Schedule
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Date |
Time (ET) |
Program / Commentators |
Platform |
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Wednesday, Dec. 20 |
6:30 p.m. |
Road to the NHL Winter Classic presented by Enterprise |
TNT, TruTV, Max |
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7 p.m. |
NHL on TNT Face Off presented by Verizon Colby Armstrong, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter & Liam McHugh |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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7:30 p.m. |
New York Islanders at Washington Capitals* Brendan Burke, Darren Pang & Tarik El-Bashir |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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10 p.m. |
Seattle Kraken at Los Angeles Kings* Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk & Brian Boucher |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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Postgame |
NHL on TNT Postgame Show Armstrong, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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Wednesday, Dec. 27 |
6:30 p.m. |
Road to the NHL Winter Classic presented by Enterprise |
TNT, TruTV, Max |
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7 p.m. |
NHL on TNT Face Off presented by Verizon Colby Armstrong, Brian Boucher, Anson Carter & Liam McHugh |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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7:30 p.m. |
Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres Brendan Burke, Jennifer Botterill & Darren Pang |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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Postgame
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NHL on TNT Postgame Show Armstrong, Boucher, Carter & McHugh |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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Monday, Jan. 1 |
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2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic |
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1:30 p.m. |
Road to the NHL Winter Classic presented by Enterprise |
TNT, TruTV, Max |
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2 p.m. |
NHL on TNT Face Off presented by Verizon Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter & Liam McHugh |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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3 p.m. |
Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher Darren Pang & Jackie Redmond |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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Postgame |
NHL on TNT Postgame Show Gretzky, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh |
TNT, TruTV, Max
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* = TNT’s game telecast will not be available in the local participating market
All NHL on TNT’s regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs games, as well as pre and postgame coverage, will be available to stream via the B/R Sports Add-On tier on Max. NHL on TNT games will also be available via the TNT app on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and at TNTDrama.com; fans will be able to access the games by logging in with the username and password provided by their TV service provider.