The 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes will air live on ABC and stream on ABC.com. Game 1 begins on Tuesday, June 2, and viewers can sign in through the ABC menu, choose “LIVE,” and select a TV provider to watch online.
ABC says every game in the series will be available live as the NHL’s top teams battle for the Cup. The live stream requires a participating TV provider account, and show or episode availability can change.
How to watch live on ABC and ABC.com
Fans can watch the Stanley Cup Final on ABC, with online access through ABC.com. The network directs viewers to use the site’s menu, select “LIVE,” sign in, and confirm a TV provider to start watching.
The ABC live stream is also tied to the broader NHL rights agreement between The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, and the NHL. That deal covers the 2021-22 through 2027-28 seasons and includes exclusive Stanley Cup Final coverage on ABC in four of the seven years.
Stanley Cup Final schedule
The series opens with Vegas hosting Carolina in Game 1 on Tuesday, June 2. Game 2 follows on Thursday, June 4, and the matchup shifts to Vegas for Games 3 and 4 before returning to Carolina if the series goes longer.
- Tuesday, June 2 — Game 1: Vegas Golden Knights 5, Carolina Hurricanes 4
- Thursday, June 4 — Game 2: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3 (OT), series tied 1-1
- Saturday, June 6 — Game 3: Carolina Hurricanes @ Vegas Golden Knights, 8 ET/5 PT
- Tuesday, June 9 — Game 4: Carolina Hurricanes @ Vegas Golden Knights, 8 ET/5 PT
- Thursday, June 11 — Game 5, if necessary: Vegas Golden Knights @ Carolina Hurricanes, 8 ET/5 PT
- Sunday, June 14 — Game 6, if necessary: Carolina Hurricanes @ Vegas Golden Knights, 8 ET/5 PT
- Wednesday, June 17 — Game 7, if necessary: Vegas Golden Knights @ Carolina Hurricanes, 8 ET/5 PT
The schedule shows the first two games already decided, with Vegas taking Game 1 and Carolina answering in overtime in Game 2. If the series reaches the later games, the remaining matchups will continue at 8 ET/5 PT.
Why this Final is on ABC
The NHL’s current media deal brought live league coverage back to ESPN networks and gave ABC a major role in the postseason. The partnership also includes 100 exclusive national regular-season games across ESPN, ESPN+, ABC, and Hulu, along with the Stanley Cup Final on ABC in select seasons.
ESPN’s connection to NHL coverage dates back to Dec. 19, 1979, when the league first appeared on the network shortly after its launch. Since then, the broadcaster has added NHL milestones such as the first U.S. network-produced NHL All-Star Game in 1986 and continued expanding its hockey coverage through new TV and streaming platforms.
For viewers looking for the simplest way to follow the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, ABC and ABC.com remain the main destinations for live coverage, with the full series available as the Golden Knights and Hurricanes continue their battle for the championship.
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