Benson Boone is set to headline the entertainment portion of the National Hockey League's 2027 Discover Winter Classic in Salt Lake City, according to a November 11 report by The Hollywood Reporter.
The annual outdoor hockey game is scheduled for New Year's Eve in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Utah Mammoth, which joined the league as an expansion team in 2024, will host their first-ever edition of the Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche. The Mammoth will be the 32nd NHL franchise to participate in the outdoor event, which serves as a regular-season game for both teams.
Boone, who is known for his energetic performances that often include a flip, is scheduled to perform during the first intermission of the game. The performance will be presented by Ticketmaster.
NHL president of events and content Steve Mayer stated that the Winter Classic aims to create an unforgettable experience and that the organization is turning the stadium into a winter wonderland. Mayer noted that Boone is an incredible performer with a sense of showmanship and is the perfect artist to bring the event to life for fans in the stadium and those tuning in from home.
The 24-year-old singer is known for his chart-topping single "Beautiful Things," which contributed to a best new artist nomination at the 2025 Grammy Awards. This upcoming performance follows Boone's recent Wanted Man tour.
The Discover NHL Winter Classic will be broadcast on TNT, HBO Max, and TruTV in the United States, and on TVAS in Canada, beginning at 4 p.m. Mountain Time.
Tickets for the game are available through Ticketmaster.
