Tim McGraw Leads 2026 NHL Stadium Series Entertainment in Tampa
Tim McGraw, a GRAMMY® Award-winning musician and actor, will headline the entertainment for the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series. This highly-anticipated outdoor game will showcase the Tampa Bay Lightning® facing off against the Boston Bruins® on February 1, 2026. The match will be hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, a first for the NHL, as it marks the inaugural outdoor game held in a football stadium within Florida.
Event Details
Live coverage of the game is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN in the United States. Canadian viewers can catch the action on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. The game will also be available in American Sign Language through NHL in ASL, through platforms like ESPN+ in the U.S. and Sportsnet+ in Canada.
Tim McGraw’s Performance
McGraw is scheduled to perform during the first intermission, which is presented by Ticketmaster. The artist has sold over 106 million records globally and boasts 49 number one hits. With four New York Times bestselling books to his name, he is well-known not only for his music but also for his roles in films like Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side.
Prequel and Touring Legacy
In addition to his film work, McGraw appeared in the Yellowstone prequel 1883, alongside his wife Faith Hill and actor Sam Elliott. He is renowned as one of the most successful touring acts in country music history.
Ticket Availability
- A limited number of tickets for the NHL Stadium Series are available via Ticketmaster.
- Visit NHL.com/events for more information about the event.
Outdoor Hockey Celebration
The NHL Stadium Series will conclude a month-long outdoor hockey celebration in Florida. This celebration began with the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic, which featured a sold-out crowd of 36,153 at loanDepot park in Miami. This historic game was the first-ever outdoor hockey event in Florida and contributed to a total NHL outdoor game attendance of 2,276,221.
Rink Construction
For the Stadium Series, the NHL will construct a regulation-size rink inside a steel-framed, air-conditioned structure. This tent, measuring 34 feet high, 125 feet wide, and 240 feet long, will protect the rink from weather elements before the teams play outdoors in primetime. McGraw’s performance will take place on a stage situated next to the rink.
Expect more details regarding game presentation and entertainment plans to be revealed in the weeks leading up to the event. NHL Entertainment will be in charge of all in-game activities, led by Steve Mayer, NHL President of Events & Content, as the executive producer.
