Stanley Cup Final to begin June 2

The NHL has confirmed the 2026 Stanley Cup Final will feature the Eastern Conference Champion Carolina Hurricanes against the Western Conference Champion Vegas Golden Knights, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday, June 2. The Hurricanes, holding home-ice advantage based on their higher regular-season point total, will host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while the Golden Knights host Games 3, 4, and 6. All games are set for 8 p.m. ET, broadcast on ABC in the U.S. and Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports in Canada, with Media Day taking place on June 1.