NHL 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Where to watch, schedule, how to stream free and more

The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final begins on June 3, with the Vegas Golden Knights facing the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 at 8 p.m. ET. The series is scheduled to run through June 19 if all seven games are necessary. Games will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on ESPN+, with the NHL playoffs having started on April 18.