[1][2] The Hurricanes were originally scheduled to host the 2021 Stadium Series but the game was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After he took majority control of the team in 2018, Hurricanes owner Thomas Dundon made it a goal to have his club play in its first outdoor game.

[5] The COVID-19 pandemic forced the league to delay the conclusion of the 2019–20 playoffs until late September, and consequently push the start of the 2020–21 season to January 2021.

[9] The Hurricanes later asked the league to move their outdoor game to the 2022–23 season,[10] with team president and general manager Don Waddell stating that he wanted "to assure a safe environment".

[11] On February 4, 2022, the league confirmed that the Hurricanes would host the 2023 game,[1] and later announced on March 3, 2022, that the Washington Capitals would be the opponent.