While everyone’s amped for the Bruins to take on the Canadiens on New Year’s Day in the Winter Classic, some others might show up just for the musical guests (some others).

The NHL announced Monday that the lineup of performers appearing at Gillette Stadium that fateful day include Nate Ruess of the band fun., season 9 winner of The Voice Jordan Smith, Berklee-bred folk-rock band American Authors, and musicians from the beloved Boston Pops.

According to a release, American Authors is opening the game with a set, and Reuss will perform during the first intermission. Smith will sing the national anthem accompanied by musicians from the Pops. (Which leaves most wondering where the Bruins’ national anthem singer Rene Rancourt will be?)


For those who didn’t get tickets, Mayor Marty Walsh also announced Monday that First Day Boston and the NHL will livestream the 2016 Winter Classic on a big-screen TV in Copley Square. The event will also broadcast live January 1 at 1 p.m. on NBC.

A guide to tailgating at Gillette: