ARLINGTON, Texas – For the first time ever, hockey will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington in 2027.
The NHL announced on Monday that the Dallas Stars will play in the Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at the home of the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
The Stars' opponent will be announced at a later date, and puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM and will be broadcasted on ESPN.
Since opening in 2009, AT&T Stadium has played host to numerous major sporting events including Super Bowl XLV, the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2015, the Final Four in 2014 and is set to host World Cup matches in 2026.
Now, hockey will be the latest sport played on the Cowboys' home turf.
"Hosting the NHL's Stadium Series with the Dallas Stars is another great example of the vision we've always had for what AT&T Stadium could be beyond football," Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said in a statement.
"The game will be another proud moment for us and being able to provide a world class fan and team experience in partnership with two outstanding organizations, the NHL and the Stars, will be very special."
It's the second time that the state of Texas has hosted an outdoor NHL game for the Stars, with the Cotton Bowl in 2020 being the only other venue to host a Stars home game when Dallas defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is excited to bring hockey to AT&T Stadium for the first time.
"The National Hockey League is thrilled to bring the spectacle of an NHL Stadium Series game to Arlington and one of the world's most spectacular sports settings, AT&T Stadium," Bettman said. "Ever since its opening in 2009, Jerry Jones has been advocating for an outdoor game at this amazing venue. And we are delighted to partner with the Cowboys and Stars — two franchises dedicated to the fans of North Texas — and to create another unique fan experience for a market that has long been a hockey success story and welcomed us so enthusiastically when the 2020 NHL Winter Classic was played at the Cotton Bowl."
The Stars have qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs six out of the last seven seasons, and hope to continue that streak into their 2027 match at AT&T Stadium.
