Hockey fans rejoice, Wednesday marks the New Year 2021 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators.
The 2021 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic airs on NBC 5 at 12:30 pm on New Year’s Eve, but there’s a lot to do and watch outside of Cotton Bowl Stadium before and after the big game.
Truly Hard Seltzer is hosting a fan festival at Cotton Bowl Plaza from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the Texas Midway State Fair will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and after the game until 8 p.m. An entry is required. for admission to the fan festival.
The highlight of the pre-game festivities is a photograph with the only Stanley Cup.
Fans with a ticket to the game will also get free trips to the Texas Star Wheel of Fortune, the Top o ‘Texas Tower, the Texas Skyway, the pirate ship and the Lone Star Scooters bumper cars.
Of course, there will be other hockey attractions, free swag, live music performances and more. There are so many things we thought we should just list the events in alphabetical order here:
Bridgestone: Get ready to offer Clutch Performance with several fun challenges, including a hockey slapshot competition and the chance to win the game at our Clutch Performance Moment Foam Pit. Before you leave, take a picture in the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic photo frame and grab some free merchandise.
Dallas Sports Commission: Check out the Dallas Sports Commission trailer for all the latest information on restaurants, attractions and things to do while you’re in Dallas for the NHL Winter Classic. The Sports Commission will also have excellent gift items while watching outdoor hockey.
Ice hockey at the Cotton Bowl. It’s a game that some North Texas fans have been waiting for a long time. There is a lot to do for these fans.
Dallas Stars: During the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, the Dallas Stars will create a space where all Stars fans can gather before and after the game. Star personalities and former players will join Victor E. Green and the Dallas Stars Ice Girls to entertain fans during the pre-match parties. It will include roundtables with Stars Alumni, autograph signings, a DJ, interactive games hosted by the Dallas Stars Street Squad, on-site streaming from Sportsradio 1310 / 96.7FM The Ticket and more.
DARD: Visit the DART booth to rest from the action on the central ice. Try throwing darts and you can win a DART snowball commemorative ornament. Also, learn how to get to your favorite DARTable sporting events. DART offers fans all the excitement of game days, without the traffic of game days.
Discover: Discover puts a basic element of summer entertainment on the ice at the NHL Winter Classic PreGame with the Discover “Puck Putt” Experience. Set on a miniature hockey rink, with ice, tables and a Zamboni machine, the Discover “Puck Putt” experience will offer a touch of hockey in mini golf. Fans can also participate in the Discover 360 camera to receive a custom slow motion video in front of a custom background with confetti from competing teams.
Driving: With DRiV Target Practice, fans can practice like professionals and test their stick skills by throwing pucks at a stacked washer and dryer unit.
Dunkin ’: Dunkin’s Fan Zone will be the ultimate destination for the NHL Winter Classic. The pop-up window will feature air hockey and bubble games, interactive New Year’s activities and a custom photo frame that will allow fans to print their photos directly on a donut. Everyone is welcome to stop by and enjoy free coffee, hot chocolate and Munchkins.
GEICO: Show us your fastest screenshot in the GEICO Speed Shot Challenge, test your skills with our unique green putting hockey and check out our full costume photo with authentic NHL Winter Classic game material, all compliments of GEICO
Honda: Show off your hockey skills at the Honda booth to stand a chance to win big prizes. See also the early Honda CR-V Hybrid, Civic Type-R and Ridgeline.
Jaegermeister: Jägermeister, the official NHL shooter, will try a new opportunity to test fans over the age of 21. There will be Jägermeister for purchase, alumni signing by Mike Modano, consumer activations and more.
MassMutual: As a team with the NHL, MassMutual promotes financial literacy through MassMutual Financial Face Off SM. Test your intelligence and your hockey skills by being the first to ring the bell and answer the questions you will need to ask to have a chance to win prizes.
MGM Resorts: As the official destination of the NHL resort, MGM Resorts will host a luxury experience that includes interactive games and giveaways that promote MGM’s properties and entertainment offerings.
Nashville Predators: The Smashville Stampede will take Dallas by storm on New Year’s Day and provide plenty of fun throughout The Midway. Fans can enjoy games and attractions around Cotton Bowl Stadium and also win a Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic T-shirt from Nashville 2021 and a commemorative ticket as part of the Predators Photo Scavenger Challenge. An hour before the record’s fall, Preds fans will join GNASH and the Energy Team to march to the stadium with a stampede of GOLD.
Navy Federal Credit Union: Visit the NHL Winter Classic’s Federal Credit Union activation space to win great prizes, share content on social media, learn more about Navy Federal Credit Union, and compete in hockey-themed activities.
New Amsterdam vodka: Visit the Pink Whitney Pavilion at New Amsterdam Vodka at 10 a.m. to see how the tables turn while Jeremy Roenick interviews Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney at the hosts of Spittin ’Chiclets. Come enjoy a Pink Whitney and listen to the boys talk about the source of the viral sensation that is making the whole hockey community boil.
NHL Network: NHL Network offers fans an interactive experience with the National Hockey League TV house. Fans can test their stick skills with an inflatable shooting exercise at target practice. NHL Tonight’s NHL Network will broadcast extensive pre- and post-game coverage of the 2021 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.
Oscar Mayer Weinermobile: The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will appear in the NHL Winter Classic.
Pepsi Zero Sugar / Rold Gold: PepsiCo invites you to test your hockey skills and taste Pepsi Zero Sugar and Rold Gold breaches. Be sure to stop by for a unique NHL Winter Classic photo opportunity.
NUTmobile planters: Peanut and NUTmobile Planters will appear in the NHL Winter Classic.
PPG: Fans can play PPG’s Power Play goal to test their shooting accuracy and try to score around a net minder, as well as receive free giveaways.
Ticketmaster: Do you have what it takes to score in the NHL? Complete the Ticketmaster Accuracy Challenge and find out. Ticketmaster is the official NHL ticket sales partner.
Truly: Truly offers a totally immersive experience in the NHL Winter Classic with a huge custom bubble hockey tent to kick off the pre-game fun. Attendees will have the opportunity to play the iconic bubble hockey game, receive autographs of hockey legends and of course take on the Truly Hard Seltzer.
Top cover: Fans can get a FREE custom chrome fromT at Upper Deck. The company will feature professional on-site photographers who will capture images of fans on a hockey background and print their card on-site.
All fans will have to go through metal detectors to enter the fan festival and all bags will be searched. Once you are there, you will not be able to leave, otherwise you will not be able to re-enter.
Keep up to date with events, schedules, maps, appearances, and for fan reminders, download the NHL Fan Access app from your app store. The official NHL hashtag is #WinterClassic.
MONTH: NHL.com/WinterClassic