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The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights will face off for the first game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, June 2, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. Since this and all remaining games in the championship series will be broadcast on ABC, they can also be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final
Learn more about each streaming option — plus their free trials and new subscriber discounts — below.
Where to Watch Stanley Cup Final 2026: Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Livestream
ABC is the exclusive U.S. broadcast home for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, meaning games can be streamed live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. More on each option below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune into games at no cost for a limited time.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com. Be sure to check local channel availability as it can vary by region.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
Watch the fourth and final round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
Plans from $4.99
For sports fans, Sling offers one of the widest selection of plan options, but it’s important to note that local channel availability depends on your TV market. With that said, ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan, with prices starting at $60.99 per month.
Visit Sling.com to check local channel availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
Stanley Cup Final Schedule 2026
All games are set for 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. Since the Stanley Cup Final is a best-of-seven series, games five, six and seven will only be played if necessary.
- Game 1: Vegas at Carolina, June 2
- Game 2: Vegas at Carolina, June 4
- Game 3: Carolina at Vegas, June 6
- Game 4: Carolina at Vegas, June 9
- Game 5: Vegas at Carolina, June 11
- Game 6: Carolina at Vegas, June 14
- Game 7: Vegas at Carolina, June 17
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