Winter Classic hockey festival banner at Thunderbird Arena
Hockey Festival • Thunderbird Arena

Winter Classic is back at UBC — a full-arena hockey festival packed with blue, gold, and big-game energy.

On Friday, January 23, 2026, your UBC Thunderbirds take on the TWU Spartans in a women’s–men’s hockey doubleheader at Thunderbird Arena.

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Why Winter Classic?

Fast-paced hockey, a packed student section, music, giveaways, and all the festival touches that turn a regular game into a Thunderbird classic.

Expect:

  • Festival-style presentation with DJ, mascot, promo team and in-game activations.
  • Giveaways and contests running throughout both games.
  • A full-house atmosphere at Thunderbird Arena.

Schedule of Events

Friday, January 23, 2026
3:00 PM Doors Open
4:00 PM Women’s Game Puck Drop
7:30 PM Men’s Game Puck Drop

Ticket Pricing

  • Adult TicketCA$22.50
  • Concession (Senior, UNA, UBC Staff/Faculty)CA$18.00
  • UBC Alumni TicketCA$18.00
  • Youth (13–18)CA$12.50
  • Child (12 & under)CA$10.00
  • UBC Student TicketCA$12.50
  • Thunder Youth Group TicketCA$5.00
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See Last Year’s Winter Classic

Experience the atmosphere, noise, and full-arena energy.

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