NHL Winter Classic live stream: How to watch Golden Knights vs. Kraken without cable in 2024

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The 2024 NHL Winter Classic is upon us. This season's matchup is between the Seattle Kraken and the Las Vegas Golden Knights on New Year's Day on truTV and TNT.

The Kraken are 14-14-9 this season, one spot out of the Pacific Division playoff qualifiers. They sport the fifth worst offense in the league, averaging 2.65 goals per game.

Goaltenders Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer have played well through this season. Combined, they've allowed just 2.97 goals per game, the 12th best mark in the NHL.

The Vegas Knights, last season's Stanley Cup champions, have the third best record in the NHL. They are 22-10-5 this season, holding the second season in the Pacific Division.

This season, they have the ninth best defense in the league, allowing 2.76 goals per game. They aren't doing as well on offense, scoring 3.32 goals per game, the 13th best mark in the NHL.

The Golden Knights' Jack Eichel has an impressive 40 points this season via 16 goals and 24 assists. Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn has 30 points via six goals and 24 assists.

Here is everything you need to know about the NHL Winter Classic, including television and streaming options.

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NHL Winter Classic live stream: How to watch Golden Knights vs. Kraken

Streaming options are available on TNT App, Sling TV and DirecTV in the United States.  

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When is the 2023 Winter Classic?

  • Date: Monday, Jan. 1
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET

This season's Winter Classic will take place on New Year's Day at 3 p.m. ET available to watch on the above options. 

Where is the 2023 Winter Classic?

  • Venue: T-Mobile Park
  • Location: Seattle, Washington

The 2024 Winter Classic will be played at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners. It's a retractable roof that allows for indoor and outdoor events.

It is the first time T-Mobile Park will host a Winter Classic. The previous two Winter Classics were each at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., which was the first time the NHL repeated the same location for the event.

Winter Classic odds

  • Moneyline: Golden Knights (-155) | Kraken (+130)
  • Puckline: Golden Knights -1.5 (+140) | Kraken +1.5 (-165)
  • O/U: 6.5

The Golden Knights are the favorite to win the 2024 Winter Classic, according to Caesars Sportsbook.

Previous Winter Classic locations

Year Venue Location Matchup
2008 Ralph Wilson Stadium Orchard Park, N.Y. Penguins 2, Sabres 1 (SO)
2009 Wrigley Field Chicago, Ill. Red Wings 6, Blackhawks 4
2010 Fenway Park Boston, Mass. Bruins 2, Flyers 1 (OT)
2011 Heinz Field Pittsburgh, Pa. Capitals 3, Penguins 1
2012 Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia, Pa. Rangers 3, Flyers 2
2014 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Mich. Maple Leafs 3, Red Wings 2 (SO)
2015 Nationals Park Washington, D.C. Capitals 3, Blackhawks 2
2016 Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Mass. Canadiens 5, Bruins 1
2017 Busch Stadium St. Louis, Mo. Blues 4, Blackhawks 1
2018 Citi Field Queens. N.Y. Rangers 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
2019 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, Ind. Bruins 4, Blackhawks 2
2020 Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas Stars 4, Predators 2
2022 Target Field Minneapolis, Minn. Blues 6, Wild 4
2023 Fenway Park Boston, Mass. Bruins 2, Penguins 1
2024 T-Mobile Park Seattle, Washington TBD
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Ryan Taylor is a Chicagoland native and currently resides in Lincoln Park, just north of the city. He graduated from DePaul University in 2022 with a bachelor's in journalism.