Wondering where can I watch the NHL hockey and the 2026 Stanley Cup Final? We've got you covered. Watch NHL hockey and the Stanley Cup playoffs on ABC and ABC.com. The rich tradition of athletic competition established by ABC Sports continues with ESPN on ABC. In 2021, The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and the National Hockey League reached a historic and innovative seven-year television, streaming and media rights deal, taking the new partnership from the beginning of the 2021-22 season through the 2027-28 season. The new deal is highlighted by: exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Final on ABC in four of the seven years of the agreement, with the ability to simulcast/megacast on ESPN+ and additional ESPN networks; the return of live NHL action to ESPN networks with 100 exclusive national regular-season games across ESPN, ESPN+, ABC and Hulu and more. Watch the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on ABC LIVE TONIGHT!

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Stanley Cup Final: Game 4 8 ET/5 PT

Late Local News (in most areas) 11/10c

Jimmy Kimmel Live! 11:35/10:35c (SEE TONIGHT'S GUESTS!)

Nightline 12:37 a.m. ET/11:37 p.m. CT

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Where can I watch the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes? When is the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final? We've got you covered. Watch NHL hockey, the Stanley Cup playoffs and, now, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on ABC and ABC.com as the quest for the Cup begins LIVE with Game 1 Tuesday, June 2, 2026. In what's sure to be a series of thrilling battles between the NHL's elite teams, you can watch every moment of the games airing on ABC live right here on ABC.com. Just go to the menu and select "LIVE" to sign in, select your TV provider and WATCH! SIGN IN NOW to WATCH the Stanley Cup playoffs online and all the action come face-off! The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs LIVE* on ABC end when there's one team left standing on the ice. See the schedule of games on ABC below:

2026 STANLEY CUP FINAL SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

GAME 1: Vegas Golden Knights @  Carolina Hurricanes 8 ET/5 PT

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

GAME 2:  Vegas Golden Knights @  Carolina Hurricanes 8 ET/5 PT

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

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