NHL Winter Classic 2025: Venue, time, where and how to watch Blackhawks vs Blues explored

The NHL Winter Classic 2025 is set to take place on Tuesday. The Chicago Blackhawks will face the St. Louis Blues in an outdoor game at Wrigley Field, Chicago. Fans can look forward to a historic rivalry in a unique setting.

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Where and When is the Winter Classic 2025

• Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
• Time: 5 p.m. ET
• Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
• Blackhawks Coach: Anders Sorensen is the interim coach, replacing Luke Richardson in December.
• Blues Coach: Jim Montgomery took over in November and has led the team to an 8-5-3 record since.

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How to Watch the Winter Classic 2025

• TV Channels: TNT, truTV, Max
• Streaming Platforms: FuboTV and Sling TV.
• Radio: SiriusXM (nationwide), 101 ESPN (local for Blues) and the Blues App.

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Game Details: Winter Classic 2025

Venue

Wrigley Field is hosting the Winter Classic for the second time, having previously done so in 2009. Though this isn’t officially a home game for the Blackhawks, Chicago fans will fill the stands.

Matchup History

The Blues and Blackhawks have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to 1967. In their 394 meetings, the Blackhawks lead with 190 wins. This game is a rematch of their 2017 Winter Classic, in which the Blues won 4-1 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Previous Winter Classic Records

• Blackhawks: 0-4 in Winter Classics.
• Blues: 2-0 in Winter Classics, including a 2017 win against Chicago.

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Players to Watch in the Winter Classic 2025

Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard: The 2023 NHL draft first-overall pick is in his second year and leads the team with 32 points. He’s scored 17 points in the last 16 games but needs to work on his defense with a -17 rating this season.

Teuvo Teravainen: He is holding the second spot as points leader, and strengthens the Blackhawks’ offense alongside Bedard.

St. Louis Blues

Jordan Kyrou: Kyrou holds the outdoor game record for most points in a single game, with four (two goals, two assists). He leads the Blues with 31 points this season, including 15 goals.

Jordan Binnington: The Blues’ goalie will make his second Winter Classic start. He has a record of 9-14-3, a goals-against average of 2.93 with a save percentage of .895.

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The NHL Winter Classic 2025 offers a unique outdoor hockey experience.

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