Watch the Iowa Wild Outdoor Classic: A Guide

Are you excited about outdoor hockey games? Because the upcoming Iowa Wild Outdoor Classic between the Iowa Wild and the Milwaukee Admirals is going to be a must-see event! This unique game, part of the 20th anniversary of Hockey Day Minnesota 2026, will take place in Hastings, Minn., on Friday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 PM ET. You can catch all the action live exclusively on FloHockey and the FloHockey 24/7 FAST Channel, which is available on Prime Video, Fubo, and Bell Fibe TV.

This outdoor game will mark only the 13th time in AHL history that two teams will face off in front of thousands of fans in an outdoor setting. The Iowa Wild will have the home advantage, while the Milwaukee Admirals, one of the top teams in the league, will be looking to make a statement as contenders for the Calder Cup. It’s going to be a thrilling night of hockey with emotions running high and potentially record-breaking low temperatures.

Hastings is gearing up for an exciting weekend, with 80,000 hockey fans expected to attend and enjoy the outdoor hockey action, community spirit, and unforgettable moments as part of the Hockey Day celebration.

The game will be broadcast by FloSports, featuring a top-notch team including Ben Gislason, the Voice of the Iowa Wild, providing play-by-play commentary along with Mark Parrish as the analyst and the debut of FloHockey’s Robert Babiak as the Rinkside Reporter. Special guests from the AHL and NHL, including notable figures like Jeff Taffe, Matt Hendricks, and Scott Howson, will also be part of the broadcast.

FloHockey’s coverage of the Iowa Wild Outdoor Classic promises to reach a wide audience across the FloSports platform and its distribution partners. Round-the-clock social coverage will be provided by Devon Horan and Lizz Child to ensure that fans don’t miss a moment on and off the ice.

For more details about this special event, you can click here to find out everything you need to know about the Iowa Wild Outdoor Classic.

Don’t miss this exciting outdoor hockey showdown between the Iowa Wild and the Milwaukee Admirals—it’s going to be an event to remember! And if you want to catch more hockey action, be sure to check out the full broadcast schedule on FloHockey to stay connected with your favorite leagues.