After months of thrilling playoff action, the stage is finally set for a Stanley Cup showdown between two familiar foes. For the second straight year, the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will battle it out for hockey’s most coveted prize.
With the Oilers coming off a dominant series win over Dallas and the Panthers eyeing back-to-back Eastern Conference titles, fans can expect nothing short of fireworks.
The rematch creates a fascinating storyline as Florida looks to repeat while Edmonton seeks redemption after losing in seven games last year.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, from the dates and start times to the broadcast details.
When Does the 2025 Stanley Cup Final Begin?
The 2025 Stanley Cup Final kicks off Wednesday, June 4, with Game 1 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The Oilers secured home-ice advantage by finishing with more regular-season points than the Panthers, giving them the right to host four of the potential seven games.
This matchup marks a historic moment as it’s the first Cup Final rematch in consecutive years since 2008 and 2009, when the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games in 2008, and Pittsburgh defeated Detroit in seven games in 2009.
Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Schedule
All games begin at 8:00 p.m. ET and can be found on TNT, truTV, and Max in the United States and Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports in Canada.
- Game 1: Wednesday, June 4
Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton, Alberta - Game 2: Friday, June 6
Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton - Game 3: Monday, June 9
Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida - Game 4: Thursday, June 12
Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers in Sunrise - Game 5: Saturday, June 14
Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton (if necessary) - Game 6: Tuesday, June 17
Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers in Sunrise (if necessary) - Game 7: Friday, June 20
Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton (if necessary)
What Makes This Stanley Cup Final Special?
This year’s Final carries extra weight for both franchises. The Panthers outlasted the Oilers in a roller-coaster 2024 Cup Final that went the distance. Edmonton erased a 3-0 series deficit with three straight victories in elimination games, but Florida avoided a historic collapse by taking Game 7 at home to claim the franchise’s first championship.
Now the roles have shifted. The Panthers enter as defending champions, looking to join an exclusive club. The Lightning became the first team since the Pittsburgh Penguins (2016, 2017) to win back-to-back titles when they captured consecutive Cups in 2020 and 2021. If Florida repeats, they would become just the 10th franchise in NHL history to win back-to-back Stanley Cups.
The playoff journey for both teams showcased their championship mettle. Florida bounced the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games, took down the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games, and won the Eastern Conference Final over the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. This marks their third straight Cup Final appearance.
WE WANT THE CUP‼️ #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/Il2pq3VXYL
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) May 30, 2025
Meanwhile, the Oilers closed out the Dallas Stars with a 6-3 victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference final after previously defeating the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton’s playoff run has been powered by the dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who lead all players in scoring this postseason.
Edmonton faces a compelling historical challenge. The franchise hasn’t won the Stanley Cup since 1990, making this their chance to end a 35-year drought. More significantly, they could become the first Canadian team to lift the Cup since the Montreal Canadiens did in 1993, ending a 32-year wait for Canadian hockey fans.
The regular season meetings between these teams provide additional context. Florida was 2-0-0 against Edmonton during the regular season, winning 6-5 at Rogers Place on Dec. 16, and 4-3 at home on Feb. 27. However, playoff hockey often tells a different story than regular season matchups.
Both teams arrive at this Final with different motivations but equal hunger. The Panthers seek to cement their recent success and establish a dynasty, while the Oilers chase redemption and the chance to bring Lord Stanley’s Cup back to Canada for the first time in over three decades. The stage is set for what promises to be an unforgettable championship series.
