List: Watch parties for the 2026 Stanley Cup around the Triangle for Canes fans
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- The Carolina Hurricanes reach the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in 20 years.
- Some parks, theaters and plazas will host watch parties with outdoor screens.
- Several restaurants and bars will also host watch parties for hockey fans.
For the first time in 20 years, the Carolina Hurricanes are back in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Here are some of the places hosting parties, with more to be added. Game-day specials and watch party details may change so check with the individual business before finalizing your plans.
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Lenovo Center
For home games, the Canes will set up screens on the South Plaza of the Lenovo Center for fans without tickets. Pregame concerts begin at 5:30 p.m.
- The Watch Party for Game 1 included a free pregame concert from country music duo Brothers Osborne.
- Ahead of Game 2, Dan + Shay headlined the free pregame concert.
- Game 5’s pregame concert featured electronic artist ILLENIUM.
The watch party doesn’t require a ticket. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and fans will have to pay for on-site parking. Outside food and drinks and chairs are not allowed, and restrooms will be available.
For away games, the Lenovo Center will host watch parties in the arena for $10 a ticket, with proceeds going to the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. Tickets for Game 6 go on sale to season ticket members at 10 a.m. and the public at 3 p.m. Friday, June 12. Parking is free and rally towels will be given
Find full details available online at nhl.com/hurricanes/fans/watch-parties.
Red Hat Amphitheater
The official Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final free watch party, previously held at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, is moving to the Red Hat Amphitheater (500 S. McDowell St.). The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the puck drop is at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11.
The event is rain or shine, and people are asked to not bring chairs. There will be seating in sections 1 through 7, or people can bring a small blanket to sit on the lawn. The amphitheater’s clear bag policy is in effect.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed, except for an empty reusable water bottle or a sealed water bottle. Canes-themed food and drinks will be available for purchase at bars and food trucks, including Hollywood Taco Shop and Two Roosters.
Carolina Ale House
The Carolina Ale House hosts official viewing parties at its Cary location (2240 Walnut St., Cary), and the parties include appearances from Stormy, the Canes mascot, and the Canes Crew, along with eating contests, prizes, giveaways and drink specials.
Past playoff parties have included indoor viewings and outdoor viewings with large TVs and yard games. The games will also be shown in other Triangle Carolina Ale House locations. Details will be shared online: carolinaalehouse.com/canes.
Smoky Hollow
The downtown Raleigh development confirmed on social media it will host watch parties on its 15-foot outdoor screen in The Hollow, its plaza between Johnston, Harrington and West streets.
Smoky Hollow encouraged fans to bring their own chairs and use rideshare services during previous watch parties.
Downtown Cary Park
The town of Cary is organizing a free watch party on the Great Lawn Pavilion at the Downtown Cary Park (327 S. Academy St.) for Games 5 and 6, and Game 7 if needed.
Guests are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Beer, wine and other drinks will be available for purchase at The Bark Bar.
North Hills
Midtown Park at North Hills (4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh) will host watch parties on a big screen throughout the Stanley Cup Final.
Sweetwater Town Center
Market Square at Sweetwater Town Center (2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex) will have watch parties in partnership with local vendors in the development. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs, but no offsite alcohol or coolers.
The Avenue
The Avenue Raleigh (3 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh) will have watch parties for all upcoming games with game sound on and DJs during breaks.
The Brass Tap
The Brass Tap (16 N. West St., Raleigh) will hold watch parties with drink and food specials.
Johnson Street Yacht Club
The Johnson Street Yacht Club (710 W. Johnson St., Raleigh) will show all the games and have drink specials. Weekend games will be televised upstairs on the outdoor bar.
This list will be updated.
This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM.
