The National Hockey League has confirmed the matchup and schedule for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, which will match the Eastern Conference Champion Carolina Hurricanes against the Western Conference Champion Vegas Golden Knights. Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2.

Based on their higher regular-season point total, the Hurricanes will host Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games 5 and 7, if necessary. The Golden Knights will host Games 3 and 4, as well as Game 6, if necessary.

Every game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final will start at 8 p.m. ET and will be available on ABC in the U.S. In Canada, every game will be available on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports.

Stanley Cup Finals Schedule 2026

Date Time (ET) Carolina vs. Vegas Networks
Tuesday, June 2 8 p.m. Vegas at Carolina ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Thursday, June 4 8 p.m. Vegas at Carolina ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Saturday, June 6 8 p.m. Carolina at Vegas ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Tuesday, June 9 8 p.m. Carolina at Vegas ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Thursday, June 11 8 p.m. Vegas at Carolina ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Sunday, June 14 8 p.m. Carolina at Vegas ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Wednesday, June 17 8 p.m. Vegas at Carolina ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS

*if necessary