Benson Boone announces Winter Classic headline slot on 11 November
Published on 11/12/2026 at 16:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Benson Boone announced on 11 November 2026 that he will headline entertainment at the Discover NHL Winter Classic at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. His first-intermission performance is scheduled for 31 December 2026, when the Utah Mammoth face the Colorado Avalanche in the outdoor game.
Benson Boone takes the Winter Classic stage in Salt Lake City
The National Hockey League’s NHL announcement says the singer-songwriter will perform during the first intermission of the matchup. The game is scheduled for New Year’s Eve, with the league listing a 4pm Mountain Time start on 31 December 2026.
The outdoor fixture brings the Utah Mammoth and Colorado Avalanche to Rice Eccles Stadium. The headline slot is the first intermission performance, presented by Ticketmaster.
Benson Boone carries Wanted Man into an NHL showcase
The booking extends the Wanted Man touring cycle into a major sports setting. The NHL background describes Boone as a singer-songwriter whose pop writing has developed from intimate songs into arena performances.
That background identifies Fireworks & Rollerblades as his debut album and American Heart as his sophomore release. It also names Beautiful Things, Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else and Mystical Magical among the songs associated with those records.
The Winter Classic pairs hockey with a first-intermission performance
The event details place the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on 31 December 2026. They also identify Boone as the entertainment headliner and confirm his first-intermission appearance.
The performance is presented as part of the game rather than as a separate concert date. The NHL lists broadcasts in the United States and Canada for the outdoor meeting between the Utah Mammoth and Colorado Avalanche.
Benson Boone: what fans in Germany need to know
- Benson Boone announced the Winter Classic headline performance on 11 November 2026.
- He will perform during the first intermission at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on 31 December 2026.
- The programme pairs the performance with the Utah Mammoth versus Colorado Avalanche outdoor game.
- The booking belongs to the Wanted Man touring cycle and follows the albums Fireworks & Rollerblades and American Heart.
Benson Boone on social media and streaming platforms
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Benson Boone: frequently asked questions
When will Benson Boone perform at the Winter Classic?
Benson Boone will perform during the first intermission on 31 December 2026 at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Where will Benson Boone perform on 31 December 2026?
He will appear at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City as part of the Discover NHL Winter Classic.
Which albums has Benson Boone released?
His albums named in the NHL background are Fireworks & Rollerblades and American Heart.
