What Happened
The NHL released a rendering of Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg ahead of Sunday's Heritage Classic between the Jets and the Canadiens. According to the league, the venue will be styled as a Canadian cabin retreat, with the outdoor rink framed by oversized rustic timber logs to resemble a cabin wall. The game is set for 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and will air on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. It is the second outdoor game the Jets have hosted at the stadium.
Key Details
- Game: Jets vs. Canadiens, Sunday, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
- Rink framed by oversized rustic timber logs to look like a massive cabin wall.
- Decor includes oversized team crests and pennants, vintage memorabilia, framed jerseys and crossed wooden sticks with antlers.
- A large fireplace will stretch across the front of the field.
- Four stages around the ice will host in-game musical performances.
- Second Jets-hosted outdoor game at Princess Auto Stadium.
What It Means
The Heritage Classic is the NHL's outdoor showcase for Canadian markets, and the cabin theme leans on the league's history and the Canadiens-Jets matchup. The rendering gives fans a preview of the staging before Sunday's game, with the league positioning the event as an immersive experience around the rink rather than a standard stadium setup.
What's Next
The Jets and Canadiens play the outdoor game on Sunday at Princess Auto Stadium, with coverage on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.