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.
Games 1 and 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights are set for Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4, at the Lenovo Center, and some community members are looking for places to gather and watch the games.
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
The best place to watch the Canes take on the Vegas Golden Knights is arguably live, in-person at the Lenovo Center. But tickets are sold out, with the cheapest resale tickets around $1,000, The News & Observer previously reported.
For home games, the Canes will set up screens on the South Plaza of the Lenovo Center for fans without tickets. The Watch Party for Game 1 will include a pregame concert from country music duo Brothers Osborne, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2.
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 go on sale to season ticket members at 1 p.m. and the public at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3.
Details for watch parties for Game 5 and 7 will be confirmed at a later date, according to a Hurricanes news release. Find full details available online at nhl.com/hurricanes/fans/watch-parties.
Moore Square
Downtown Raleigh Alliance and the city of Raleigh will host official Carolina Hurricanes Watch Parties at Moore Square (200 S. Blount St., Raleigh). The square will open at 7 p.m. and puck drop at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4.
Beer, food and wine will be available for purchase, and people are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.
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 Tuesday, Thursday and, potentially, future games, 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.
The Rialto
The Rialto Theater (1620 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh) will hold watch parties for Games 2, 3 and 4 at the theater. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase.
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 jumbotron will be turned on at the patio during the Thursday, June 4, and Saturday, June 6, games.
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.
Raleigh Flying Saucer
Raleigh Flying Saucer (328 W. Morgan St.) will have both games on this week, with trivia held during the first game on Tuesday, and every TV playing the game and with sound on Thursday.
This list will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM.
