How to watch Stanley Cup Finals: Live stream the Panthers vs. Oilers rematch
History repeats itself, at least in this year's NHL Finals, which will see the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers face off once again for a shot at the Stanley Cup. Keep reading to learn how to watch the Stanley Cup Finals, including live streaming options for those without cable.
The Panthers and Oilers meet again this year following a tight Finals match-up in 2024 that saw the series go all the way to Game 7. Florida ultimately pulled off the win, their first-ever Stanley Cup. It's safe to say that the Panthers, who hold a 47-31-4 record this season, are looking to add a second trophy to their collection. The Oilers, who went 48-29-5, have five Stanley Cups, the last of which came in 1990.
Whether you're rooting for the Panthers to win again or you're hoping to see the Oilers come through this time, we've got you covered. Below, you can find some of the best sports streaming services that will allow you to watch every single game of the series.
How to watch the Stanley Cup Finals in the US
The entirety of the Stanley Cup Finals, whether the series lasts for four or seven games, will air on TNT in the United States. This means that once you get your viewing options in order, you'll be all set for the duration of the finals. Cord-cutters can live stream TNT through a few different services, including Sling TV, DirecTV, and Max.
Sling and DirecTV are live TV streaming channel packages, which function like cable alternatives that you can cancel at any time. Sling is one of the cheapest live TV services on the market, with subscriptions starting at $46/month. New users can get 50% off their first month of service. Both of Sling's base plans offer TNT, in addition to anywhere from 34 to 40+ live channels. If you need help deciding what's right for you, you can check out our Sling Orange vs. Blue streaming guide.
DirecTV is a bit more expensive, but it comes with a five-day free trial. TNT is available in several plans, but DirecTV's MySports pack is the cheapest. At $70/month, the streamer carries around 25 key sports channels, including ESPN and FS1. The package also unlocks access to ESPN Plus.
Max also offers live streams of TNT games, although it's not a constant live stream of the TNT network like the above channels (so if you're hoping to watch TNT's non-sports offerings, you'll need to try one of the aforementioned options). Sports live streaming is available through the B/R Sports Add-on, which is available in all ad-free Max plans. Ad-free tiers start at $17/month. You can also find Max in the Disney Plus bundles.
How to watch the Stanley Cup Finals from anywhere
Hockey fans traveling outside the US can still keep up with their watch options by using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are tech tools that allow you to change the virtual location on your electronic device. This way, your usual websites and apps work just as they would back home. VPNs are also a quick and easy way to give your cybersecurity a boost. This option will work best for Americans who are just traveling abroad at the moment, since the services we've highlighted require US methods of payment.
Our No. 1 recommendation is ExpressVPN. It's among the best VPNs we've evaluated and has an impressive suite of cybersecurity features, which you can read about in our ExpressVPN review. The service also comes with a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee.
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