Stanley Cup Final 2026
June 2–17, 2026 · United States & Canada
Stanley Cup Final 2026
The NHL championship series for the 2025–26 season.
- Dates
- June 2–17, 2026
- Location
- United States & Canada
Stanley Cup Final 2026
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final is the championship series of the National Hockey League's 2025–26 season — a best-of-seven showdown for the oldest trophy in North American professional sport.
This year's Final is contested between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes, scheduled from June 2 to June 17, 2026. Here's the format, recent Cup winners, viewing details and FAQs.
📋 Format & how it works
Best-of-seven Final
The first team to four wins lifts the Stanley Cup. Home-ice advantage goes to the finalist with the better regular-season points total, using the 2-2-1-1-1 home/road pattern.
Road to the Final
Sixteen teams qualify for the playoffs and advance through three best-of-seven rounds — First Round, Second Round and Conference Finals — before the two conference champions meet for the Cup.
Conn Smythe Trophy
The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player of the entire playoffs, voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
🗓️ Key dates
📜 Recent Stanley Cup champions
| 2025 | Florida Panthers | def. Edmonton Oilers |
| 2024 | Florida Panthers | def. Edmonton Oilers |
| 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights | def. Florida Panthers |
| 2022 | Colorado Avalanche | def. Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Lightning | def. Montreal Canadiens |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning | def. Dallas Stars |
| 2019 | St. Louis Blues | def. Boston Bruins |
📺 How to watch
- In the United States, the Stanley Cup Final airs on TNT/truTV and streams on Max.
- In Canada, games are on Sportsnet and CBC; internationally via ESPN+ and regional broadcasters.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Stanley Cup Final?
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final is scheduled from June 2 to June 17, 2026, as a best-of-seven series.
Who is in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final?
The 2026 Final features the Vegas Golden Knights against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Which team has won the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups, with 24 championships.
How can I watch the Stanley Cup Final?
In the US it's on TNT/truTV and Max; in Canada on Sportsnet and CBC, with international streaming via ESPN+ and regional broadcasters.