The Golden Knights and Hurricanes head to Game 5 with the series tied 2-2, following Carolina's recent win over Vegas. If you're hoping to tune in, we've got you covered. Below, we've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Stanley Cup Finals, so you can live stream every game around the world.
It's ABC's turn to host the best-of-seven series in the US, meaning a subscription to ESPN Unlimited or a month-to-month cable alternative will help you stream all the action online. CBC and Sportsnet are sharing the coverage in Canada, while NHL.TV on DAZN has the rights to show the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals in more than 200 other regions around the world.
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This is all familiar territory for the likes of Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore, and Adin Hill, with the core of the Golden Knights' title-winning side from 2023 still producing the goods this postseason. Add the creativity of playoff MVP candidate Mitch Marner and the nous of John Tortorella, who stewarded the Tampa Bay Lightning to glory in 2004, and you can see why the Las Vegas franchise has made it this far. But the Hurricanes have their own fairytale to contend with — the 20th anniversary of their first (and only) Stanley Cup win and Rod Brind'Amour's narrative arc taking him from captain to coach.
With the form of Frederik Andersen and Taylor Hall, is destiny on Carolina's side? Or will the Golden Knights set another stone on their path to franchise dynasty less than a decade since it was formed? You can find out by watching Stanley Cup Finals action — no matter where you are in the world, thanks to a VPN — with the help of our dedicated guide.
How to watch Stanley Cup Finals in the US
This year, ABC will exclusively carry the main TV feed of the Stanley Cup Finals on TV, while hockey fans will also be able to watch online via the ESPN app. You'll need its comprehensive ESPN Unlimited plan, which includes everything that ABC and the various ESPN channels have to offer (e.g. NFL, NBA, college sports, WWE, La Liga soccer) and costs $30 a month.
ESPN Unlimited has everything from ESPN Plus, in addition to all that the ESPN linear networks have to offer, along with some exclusive events not found on broadcast channels.
Anybody without an antenna or who has cut the cord can get access to ABC through a month-to-month streaming service like DirecTV. Its MySports plan offers local ABC channels, access to ESPN Unlimited, and an array of premium sports channels including FS1/FS2, NBA TV, NFL Network, Golf Channel, USA, and TNT. It costs $65 a month, with a $15 discount off each of your first two months, all after a five-day free trial for first-time customers.
DirecTV's MySports pack carries popular sports channels, from mainstays like ESPN to niche offerings like the ACC Network.
Fubo is another comprehensive cord-cutting service. Its Sports + News package is the most reasonable way to get access to Stanley Cup Finals streams, costing $56 a month (with a $10 discount for your first month). Its 25+ channel line-up includes ESPN, CBS, and FOX's sports channels. There's the option to try before you buy with its five-day free trial.
The new Fubo Sports + News pack is only available in select areas. It combines 20+ major sports channels (including the new ESPN Unlimited) and select local networks (ABC, CBS, and FOX).
How to watch Stanley Cup Finals in Canada
Sportsnet and CBC will simulcast every game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals series on TV in Canada. Although the Stanley Cup Finals will be shown on CBC, the network has confirmed that it will not be broadcasting it for free online through the CBC Gem platform. So to watch on your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or streaming device, you'll need a Sportsnet+ subscription, costing from $30 a month or $250 a year. Right now, there's a discount on its four-month plan, currently down to $90.
How to watch Stanley Cup Finals in the UK
NHL fans in the UK have two choices for where to watch Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes. The first is NHL.TV on DAZN, which is available to stream on a wide variety of streaming devices and currently costs a one-off fee from £15 for the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals. The second option is the more wide-ranging Premier Sports, which includes live NHL streams among its offerings and costs from £13 a month.
How to watch Stanley Cup Finals in other countries
NHL.TV on DAZN will show 2026 Stanley Cup Finals live streams in more than 200 countries around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. It includes the likes of the UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, India, and Japan — but not, notably, the USA or Canada. You can see the complete list of countries covered here, with prices varying from region to region.
How to watch Stanley Cup Finals from anywhere
If you're overseas when the Stanley Cup Finals are on and try to watch the games through your usual NHL streaming service, you'll find that your stream is blocked. Rights restrictions mean that you can't generally watch the platforms you're used to when out of the country — or, at least, not without a VPN. This clever software fools your streaming devices (e.g. laptops, phones, Fire Stick, etc) into thinking it's back at home, allowing you to stream like normal.
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Stanley Cup Finals schedule
- Game 1: at Carolina on Tuesday, June 2 — 8 p.m. ET
- Game 2: at Carolina on Thursday, June 4 — 8 p.m. ET
- Game 3: at Vegas on Saturday, June 6 — 8 p.m. ET
- Game 4: at Vegas on Tuesday, June 9 — 8 p.m. ET
- *Game 5: at Carolina on Thursday, June 11 — 8 p.m. ET
- *Game 6: at Vegas on Sunday, June 14 — 8 p.m. ET
- *Game 7: at Carolina on Wednesday, June 17 — 8 p.m. ET
*Denotes 'if required'
Who is favored to win the Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes?
At the time of writing, DraftKings lists Carolina as the favorite to win Game 5. The sportsbook has the Hurricanes listed as 1.5-point favorites and -155 on the moneyline, while Vegas is at +130. The Hurricanes are now the overall favorites to win the Stanley Cup (-145), while the Golden Knights are underdogs at +120.
Who won the first four games of the Stanley Cup Finals?
The Golden Knights won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals 5-4, but the Hurricanes were able to fight back in Game 2, winning 4-3 in overtime. Game 3 went into double-overtime, but the Golden Knights ultimately pulled off a 5-4 win. In Game 4, the Hurricanes beat Vegas 5-3. Overall, the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals have been a pretty close series.
Where is the Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 being held?
Game 5 of the Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Stanley Cup Finals will take place at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The series will return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in Game 6. Should the series extend to Game 7, it will once again be played in Raleigh.
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