NHL Playoffs 2026 Stanley Cup Final Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights will face off in the 2026 Stanley Cup final.

Because Carolina eliminated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 on May 29, the NHL confirmed the final is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 2, after a media day on Monday.

Every game of the Cup final will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC in the United States and Sportsnet, CBC and French-language TVA Sports in Canada.

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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 11:17 PM.