How to Watch and Stream the 2024 Stanley Cup Final: TV, Schedule, More

By Angela Tricarico
Updated June 7, 2024
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After a long and exciting 82-game regular season, the race to the Stanley Cup is nearly over.

Just two teams are left after the 16-team postseason began.

This year’s Stanley Cup Final is between the Edmonton Oilers, who last won a Cup in 1990, and the Florida Panthers. The Panthers have never won the Stanley Cup but have appeared in the SCF twice, including last year’s, when the Vegas Golden Knights ultimately won in five.

No matter which team wins: it will have been a long time coming.

All of the games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs will air on ABC, with streaming options available like ESPN+.

What Channels Will the 2024 NHL Playoffs Be On?

All seven games will air on ABC and be simulcast nationwide on ESPN+.

How to Stream the 2024 NHL Playoffs:

If you don’t have cable, there’s really only one streaming service you’ll need to subscribe to before you can watch every game of the Stanley Cup Final.

All games, including the possible Games 5-7 will air live on ESPN+. ESPN+ costs $10.99/month and with a subscription, you can stream the Eastern Conference Finals in addition to select MLB games, Formula One, and more.

ESPN+

ABC is also available on the following live TV streaming services:

  • DirecTV Stream – any plan, starting at $79.99/month
  • Sling TV – Blue plan, $45/month with half off the first month
  • Hulu + Live TV – base plan, $76.99/month
  • fuboTV – any plan, starting at $79.99/month

Can I Watch the 2024 NHL Playoffs for Free?

While there’s no way to stream for free the entire length of the playoffs, you can get a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV, a five-day free trial of DirecTV Stream, and a seven-day free trial of fuboTV.

2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final Schedule:

  • Game 1: Oilers at Panthers — Saturday, June 8, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
  • Game 2: Oilers at Panthers — Monday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
  • Game 3: Panthers at Oilers — Thursday, June 13, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
  • Game 4: Panthers at Oilers — Saturday, June 15, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
  • Game 5 (if necessary): Oilers at Panthers — Tuesday, June 18, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
  • Game 6 (if necessary): Panthers at Oilers — Friday, June 21, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Oilers at Panthers — Monday, June 24, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)

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