By IHM Team | IHM News | November 6, 2025
Dallas Stars to host 2027 NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium
Hockey takes over Cowboys territory as Dallas prepares for record-breaking outdoor showcase
DALLAS, TX – The Dallas Stars will transform the home of the Cowboys into an open-air hockey cathedral when they host the 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series on February 20, 2027 at AT&T Stadium. It will mark the team’s second outdoor appearance, following the historic 2020 Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl that drew 85,630 fans.
The event, airing on ABC at 8 p.m. ET, will feature a yet-to-be-announced opponent and is expected to break attendance records as hockey’s Southern expansion hits another milestone.
Gary Bettman called the venue “one of the world’s most spectacular sports settings,” praising Jerry Jones for long advocating the idea. The announcement was made live on Monday Night Football alongside Stars leaders Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Wyatt Johnston, and Jason Robertson.
Jones said, “Hosting the NHL Stadium Series with the Dallas Stars is another proud moment for us. This game will deliver a world-class fan and team experience.”
Hockey’s footprint in Texas continues to grow. The Stars have reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs in six of the past seven seasons, including a trip to the Final in 2020. The city’s passion and infrastructure make it an ideal host for another outdoor showpiece.
AT&T Stadium has welcomed major events such as Super Bowl XLV, the College Football Playoff Championship, WrestleMania, and will stage nine FIFA World Cup matches in 2026 – but 2027 will bring its first ever NHL game.
Stars owner Tom Gaglardi called the announcement “a celebration of how far hockey has come in the Lone Star State,” and predicted fan enthusiasm to match the magnitude of the moment.
A Texas-sized hockey spectacle ahead
The Stars’ opponent will be announced later, but the anticipation is already massive.
Everything about this event screams scale: Texas, the Cowboys’ brand, a packed stadium, and a fan base that keeps proving hockey thrives far from its northern roots.
Coach Mark comment
Outdoor games are more than showpieces; they are statements of market power. Dallas has earned this through consistent playoff presence and fan engagement. The league trusts cities that deliver. The setting, the climate control, the energy – this will be the blueprint for future Southern outdoor events. Expect record attendance and an atmosphere closer to a championship final than a regular-season game.