The NHL's annual Winter Classic takes place on Tuesday as the Chicago Blackhawks face the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field.

The home of the Chicago Cubs and second-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball has been transformed with an ice rink in the center. Wrigley also hosted the second-ever Winter Classic, when the Blackhawks faced the Detroit Red Wings in 2009.

It is the fourth Winter Classic and seventh outdoor game for Chicago, the most all-time. St. Louis played in the 2022 game against the Minnesota Wild at Target Field.

The Blackhawks got the day started with a special commute to Wrigley. Players took the CTA Train, similar to how fans arrive, while wearing "Team Chicago" gear. The look pays homage to first responders and includes Chicago Fire, Police and Emergency Management and Communications patches down their sleeves and pants.

Doors open on the left at the Winter Classic. pic.twitter.com/IAp4sgGr3U

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This train is running express to the Winter Classic. pic.twitter.com/YNVRKjaSbd

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Here are the top sights and sounds from the 2025 Winter Classic.

Stage is set

Wrigley Field on ice #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/UUZiikfEWx

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We love a good time-lapse video

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Bagpipes in full effect

The @NHLBlackhawks have arrived!

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Blues make their arrival

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Each team's threads

It's all in the details

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Threads are ready at Wrigley

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Bedard's stick has all the details

The details on Connor Bedard's custom stick for today >>>

It has the street map of Chicago, Wrigley Field's seating chart, the @Cubs font and his signature!

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Drone tour through Wrigley

Take a drone tour through Wrigley Field ahead of the #WinterClassic!

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