The Stanley Cup is in the building at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes is set for Tuesday night, June 2, at 8 p.m. ET.
The best-of-seven series will be shown on ABC, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports. Vegas is looking to win its second title after taking the Cup in 2023. Carolina last hoisted it in 2006 and has not been back to the final since.
The Hurricanes put together a dominant run through the Eastern Conference. The Golden Knights fought their way out of a competitive Western bracket. Both sides arrive with confident groups and no shortage of playoff experience.
Carolina enters as the early favorite in some betting lines, but the Knights have shown they can grind out results. Fans on social media are already talking about key matchups and how long the series might last.
Puck drop is just hours away. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday night in Raleigh.