Confirmed with Link: Columbus to host Detroit on 03/01/25 at Ohio Stadium in NHL Stadium Series Game

[CBJWerenski8]

If you can't watch or are too lazy to skip to it:

Gino: The league loves the spectacle of the outdoor games.And the planning is already underway for next year?

Dreger: I don't know if its specific to next year, but the NHL is constantly planning the bigger events and the Winter Classic is one of their marque events. I know the league officials were at Ohio State on the weekend and they were conducting a site survey of Ohio Stadium. It is one of the largest facilities in the US with the capacity of over 100k people. I know the CBJ are looking forward to this becoming official, and its not official yet. But its in the preliminary stages.

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[squashmaple]

Scheig summarizing a bit with this tweet and the next.

 

[CBJ goalie]

I will be there.

 

[Jovavic]

Can't wait for the Pens/Wings fans to invade from Hillard and Pataskala

 

[Seedtype]

Any idea what the opposing team would be?

Edit: Minnesota? (because expansion sibling)

 

[CBJx614]

Any idea what the opposing team would be?

Edit: Minnesota? (because expansion sibling)

I'd love for it to be Detroit and we could start a home and home series

Yes I know it doesn't HAVE to be tied to OSU but it would be a fantastic way to get some OSU fans interested in the CBJ and would help bring the two organizations closer together.

 

[squashmaple]

Any idea what the opposing team would be?

Edit: Minnesota? (because expansion sibling)

Either Chicago or Pittsburgh. Or it’ll be Hawks vs Pens. Columbus is pretty close to Pitt, after all—just a couple hours drive.

 

[Cowumbus]

Either Chicago or Pittsburgh. Or it’ll be Hawks vs Pens. Columbus is pretty close to Pitt, after all—just a couple hours drive.

So 70 percent pens fans?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[HisIceness]

Good luck! Hope it comes true!

 

[CBJWerenski8]

As much as I’d love for this to happen and would attend if it does, shouldn’t the nhl wait until…like..we’re competent on the ice?

 

[Youngguns80]

Can't wait for the Pens/Wings fans to invade from Hillard and Pataskala

Wait a minute I live in Pataskala and a STH. A number of people I know (from Pataskala) that attends game at NWA are not Pens/Wings fans.

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Gonna be funny when they finally pick Ohio Stadium, but schedule Pens vs. Red Wings.

 

[CBJx614]

As much as I’d love for this to happen and would attend if it does, shouldn’t the nhl wait until…like..we’re competent on the ice?

It not like it'll get scheduled and done within a year I would imagine it's at least a year or two out if they are selected. By which point we should hopefully be somewhat competent.

 

[squashmaple]

Gonna be funny when they finally pick Ohio Stadium, but schedule Pens vs. Red Wings.

Even if the Jackets were involved, it would effectively be a home game for either of those teams anyway. Just cut out the middle man.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Gonna be funny when they finally pick Ohio Stadium, but schedule Pens vs. Red Wings.

Not funny haha.

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Not funny haha.

I have to laugh at sports otherwise I'd cry all the time.

 

[Doggy]

I went to an outdoor game once, what a miserable way to actually watch a game. Great for Columbus and the CBJ if they finally get the big attraction but no chance I will be there.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I went to an outdoor game once, what a miserable way to actually watch a game. Great for Columbus and the CBJ if they finally get the big attraction but no chance I will be there.

I have talked with my buddy/season ticket seat partner and we’ve sort of decided that, if this ever happens, we’ll probably decide to go just to have done it, depending on how much it’s gonna cost. Less about seeing the game and more about just having been there. Neither of us has been to one before.

 

[Youngguns80]

Gonna be funny when they finally pick Ohio Stadium, but schedule Pens vs. Red Wings.

Or they pick the CBJ vs Pens and over 70K in the Horseshoe are Pens fans for the day but live here and support the Blue Jackets except when they play the Pens.

Then those same people will take to X and complain the Horseshoe was invaded by Pens fans and blown out.

Careful what you wish getting embarrassed again on the National Stage.

 

[Jackets Bob]

I don't think Ohio Stadium can handle a winter event. Something with the the water pipes not insulated. If OSU were in the CFP and had a home game they would play it elsewhere because of this (Indianapolis?).

 

[Michigan Magic]

I don't think Ohio Stadium can handle a winter event. Something with the the water pipes not insulated. If OSU were in the CFP and had a home game they would play it elsewhere because of this (Indianapolis?).

Indy is a dome.
Cleveland never has a playoff game.
Cincinnati Reds stadium. Whatever its called now.
Columbus soccer stadium? How many does it seat?

 

[CBJx614]

I don't think Ohio Stadium can handle a winter event. Something with the the water pipes not insulated. If OSU were in the CFP and had a home game they would play it elsewhere because of this (Indianapolis?).

I don't think they would be having conversations if it wasn't possible. I remember hearing that too but I think OSU just didn't want to do it. The new athletics director is a huge hockey fan.

 

[Jovavic]

This should've happened five or six years ago when the team wasn't terrible

 

[jaxfan45385]

I doubt it will be Winter Classic. More likely Stadium Series.