The NHL's annual Winter Classic takes place on Tuesday as the Chicago Blackhawks face the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field.
The home of the Chicago Cubs and second-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball has been transformed with an ice rink in the center. Wrigley also hosted the second-ever Winter Classic, when the Blackhawks faced the Detroit Red Wings in 2009.
It is the fourth Winter Classic and seventh outdoor game for Chicago, the most all-time. St. Louis played in the 2022 game against the Minnesota Wild at Target Field.
The Blackhawks got the day started with a special commute to Wrigley. Players took the CTA Train, similar to how fans arrive, while wearing "Team Chicago" gear. The look pays homage to first responders and includes Chicago Fire, Police and Emergency Management and Communications patches down their sleeves and pants.
Doors open on the left at the Winter Classic. pic.twitter.com/IAp4sgGr3U
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 31, 2024
This train is running express to the Winter Classic. pic.twitter.com/YNVRKjaSbd
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 31, 2024
Here are the top sights and sounds from the 2025 Winter Classic.
Stage is set
Wrigley Field on ice ❄️#WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/UUZiikfEWx
— MLB (@MLB) December 31, 2024
We love a good time-lapse video 😍
— NHL (@NHL) December 31, 2024
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NHL x @FastenalCompany pic.twitter.com/BY2qGKO8mN
Bagpipes in full effect
The @NHLBlackhawks have arrived! 🏒
— NHL (@NHL) December 31, 2024
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Blues make their arrival
Each team's threads
It's all in the details 🤌
— NHL (@NHL) December 31, 2024
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Threads are ready at Wrigley 🔥
— NHL (@NHL) December 31, 2024
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Bedard's stick has all the details
The details on Connor Bedard's custom stick for today >>>
— NHL (@NHL) December 31, 2024
It has the street map of Chicago, Wrigley Field's seating chart, the @Cubs font and his signature!
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Drone tour through Wrigley
Take a drone tour through Wrigley Field ahead of the #WinterClassic! ⚾
— NHL (@NHL) December 31, 2024
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