Stanley Cup Final 2026
June 2–14, 2026 · United States & Canada
Stanley Cup Final 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes are the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.
- Dates
- June 2–14, 2026
- Location
- United States & Canada
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final was 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.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4 games to 2, clinching their second Stanley Cup — their first since 2006 — with a 3–0 shutout win in Game 6 on the road at T-Mobile Arena on June 14, 2026. Here's the full series recap, format, recent Cup winners, and FAQs.
🏒 Series recap
Teams & rosters →🏆 Series result
CAR 4–2 VGK
Carolina Hurricanes win the 2026 Stanley Cup
⭐ Teams to watch
All teams →🏛️ From the Townhall
Open forum →📋 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
| 2026 | Carolina Hurricanes | def. Vegas Golden Knights, 4–2 |
| 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
Who won the 2026 Stanley Cup Final?
The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4 games to 2 — the franchise's second Stanley Cup championship, and first since 2006.
When did the 2026 Stanley Cup Final happen?
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final ran from June 2 to June 14, 2026. The Hurricanes clinched the series in Game 6, winning 3–0 on the road at Vegas's T-Mobile Arena.
Which team has won the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens have won the most Stanley Cups, with 24 championships.
Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup before?
Yes — the Hurricanes previously won the Stanley Cup in 2006, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. The 2026 title is their second championship, 20 years after their first.