Name: Discover NHL Winter Classic(R) - Colorado Avalanche v Utah Mammoth
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31

The award-winning Pioneer Theatre Company is Utah’s premiere professional theatre company and a leading arts organization of the West. Led by Artistic Director Karen Azenberg and Managing Director Adrian Budhu, PTC presents world-class productions that celebrate diversity in culture and society, and serve as the connecting bridge between art and scholarship as an affiliate of the University of Utah. Notable productions include the regional premieres of *Les Misérables*, Sting’s *The Last Ship*, and Frank Wildhorn’s *The Count of Monte Cristo*, as well as the world premieres of *Shucked* (the first-ever Broadway tryout in Utah), *A Distinct Society* by Kareem Fahmy, *Alabama Story* by Kenneth Jones, *The Messenger* by Jeff Talbott, and *Ass* by Ellen Simon. For more information, visit PioneerTheatre.org.

[Check out our season lineup here.](https://pioneertheatre.org/season/)

Pioneer Theatre Company

The Pie Pizzeria, a valley landmark and local hangout since 1980, continues to reign atop the “Best Pizza” lists because of the business philosophy that consistency, quality, equitable pricing and great service are the keys to success. The Pie takes no short cuts! We believe that quality takes time. It would be a MIRACLE if you get your pizza in less than five minutes! We like to consider ourselves old school, no frozen dough or pre-shred bagged pizza cheese here. Everything at The Pie is made to order. Pizza dough is hand rolled and hand tossed the traditional way. We slice our meats, cheeses and vegetables fresh every morning. Our sauces and dressings are made in house too. We do this not because it's the new culinary trend, we do this because we have done it that way for over 40 years. To us it's more about the interaction than the transaction. Relax and let's break bread together...

The Pie Pizzeria, voted Utah's best pizza!

The [Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)](http://umfa.utah.edu) is your destination for global visual arts. From ancient objects to the latest contemporary works, the UMFA galleries showcase the breadth and depth of human history and creativity. The Museum’s collection of nearly 20,000 original works of art is the most dynamic in the region. As the fine arts museum for both the state and the University, the UMFA is a vibrant hub for cultural exchange among campus and community audiences.

What's on View?

- *Onishi Yasuaki: Stone on Boundary*
- *For the Future: Collecting at the UMFA 2001–2026*
- North American Art
- West and East Asian Art
- European Art
- Japanese Art
- Ancient Mediterranean Art
- Global Contemporary Art
- South Asian Art

(Please note that the Arts of the Pacific and the Arts of Africa galleries are currently under renovation.)

What’s in it for you? A wake-up call for your senses, a conversation starter, a fresh take on the world—through ongoing exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions from around the world, talks and panel discussions by renowned artists and thinkers, gallery tours, art making and other creative activities for families and adults, U of U students and faculty and outreach for K–12 teachers and schools around the state.

Included in these Attractions Passes:

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Welcome to U Club Salt Lake City's exclusive private business club and premier events venue located at the University of Utah's Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium. This elite club offers premium dining, personalized events and meeting spaces, engaging programming and spirited game-day celebrations designed to bring fans, faculty, alumni and the business community together. Bringing College and Community Together Our Club is where members of the community will come together to make meaningful connections and enrich their personal and professional lives. Entertain your clients or business associates in our unique stadium setting or take advantage of our stimulating programming, exclusive events and social clubs built around mutual interests. Exceptional Dining Offering innovative, upscale cuisine served up with amazing stadium or mountain views, the culinary experience at the U Club will be unrivaled in the Salt Lake City area.

Ken Garff University Club

Inspiring Tomorrow's Industry Leaders We welcome students and community members to join our growing community at the J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute at the University of Utah. We are passionate about the hospitality industry, helping students build meaningful careers, and connecting with industry partners. About the Institute The J. W. Marriott, Jr. Institute honors the visionary legacy of Bill Marriott by inspiring students to develop a mindset rooted in hospitality for an experience-driven world. Through diverse, co-curricular programs it connects students with industry, engages disciplines across campus, and cultivates skillsets all students need to lead with care, empathy, and ingenuity.

J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute

The official training venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Salt Lake City Sports Complex and Steiner Aquatics Center now provides a world class experience as a magnificent cross-training center. The facility has two state of the art Olympic ice sheets, two Olympic sized pools and full fitness center.

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

Established in 1850, the University of Utah is Utah’s oldest and largest public institution of higher learning. Visitors to the campus are welcome.

The University of Utah

A venue that presents an eclectic season of performing arts you won’t see anywhere else. Performances feature some of the world’s best musicians, dancers, and even acrobats. With shows that will entertain, amaze, and inspire – there is something for everyone on the Kingsbury stage.

Kingsbury Hall

The Veterans Hospital vision is to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned - and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.

Veterans Hospital

Home of the University of Utah Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, and the Women’s Gymnastics Team. Capacity: Approximately 15,000. Located Twenty-five minutes east from Salt Lake International Airport.

Jon M. Huntsman Center

The Salt Lake City Arts Council celebrates and presents the arts year-round in a city that’s been designated as a “Top 25 Arts Destination.” The Arts Council produces such award-winning programs as the Twilight Concert Series, the Living Traditions Festival, visual arts exhibitions at the Finch Lane Gallery, and manages the public art program for the City of Salt Lake.

Salt Lake City Arts Council

The Libby Gardner Concert Hall at the University of Utah is equipped with 680 seats plus choir seating for 200 performers, a stage for over 80 musicians, matched pair of Hamburg Steinway D concert grand pianos, Lively-Fulcher pipe organ, and a moveable acoustic curtain for adjustment of hall reverberation time.

Libby Gardner Hall

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

The Utah Mammoth will host the Discover NHL Winter Classic, playing the Colorado Avalanche at picturesque Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on December 31, 2026. The Mammoth will become the 32nd NHL team to play in an outdoor game when they host the Colorado Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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2026 Development Player League (DPL)

Elite Tournaments is an event management firm that specializes in youth sports with the ability to excel in a variety of platforms. Elite Tournaments can provide expert support in marketing, logistical preparation, scheduling, on-site management, and product activation. Elite Tournaments currently runs over 50 events nationwide. Please visit www.elitetournaments.com.

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2026 Great Western Fall Classic

**Salt Lake City**

**Columbus Day Tournament**

**October 9-12, 2026**

**AA, A, BB, B | 10U-14U**

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**Top Competition**
Play a guaranteed 4 games against top U.S. and Canadian youth hockey teams.

**Olympic-Level Venues**
Hit the ice at the Utah Olympic Oval and Peaks Ice Arena, both iconic sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

**Seamless Experience**
On-site photography, on-time games, and on-site staff, including sports medical trainers. Plus, no gate fees!

**Off-Ice Fun**
Enjoy vibrant Salt Lake City and stunning natural scenery between games. Arrive early or stay late and catch a Utah Hockey Club game.

Salt Lake Columbus Day Tournament (Utah Olympic Oval)

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