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The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers head to Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Friday night. We've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Stanley Cup Finals, whether you have cable or want to live stream the game.
The Edmonton Oilers live to fight another day after Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, which they won 5-3. The Florida Panthers now only lead 3-2, forcing the teams to Game 6. If the Panthers win in Canada on Friday night, they'll be Stanley Cup Champions for the first time ever, but if the Oilers pull off another victory, the teams will head to Game 7 for the ultimate showdown.
Whether you're rooting for the Panthers or the Oilers, we'll show you how to watch Game 5. And if the Oilers win again and the teams head to Game 7, make sure to bookmark our NHL hub for info on how to watch.
Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals will air on ABC on Friday at 8 p.m. ET in the US. If you don't have cable, you can explore one of the many live streaming alternatives. Your cheapest option today will be ESPN+, which only costs $10.99 monthly. Although the streamer doesn't carry every ABC and ESPN game, it will cover you for all of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, including a potential Game 7.
Another option for viewing tonight's game is through a live TV package, like Sling TV and Fubo. Sling TV allows subscribers to stream ABC in select regions via the Sling Orange + Blue plan for $55 a month, but new users can currently get half off their first month (so you'll only end up spending about $27.50 pre-tax tonight). Keep in mind that Sling's local channel coverage is pretty selective, so you'll want to double-check which networks are available in your region using your zip code prior to subscribing. Sling's local channels page also has additional details.
Fubo is a more expensive live TV option, with monthly subscriptions starting at $79.99, but it has fairly widespread ABC coverage. The service is sports-friendly and has a massive catalog of channels, so even though the NHL season is ending, you can probably watch your other favorite teams through Fubo. Plus, new users can currently get a one-week free trial. As always, you should still look up your zip code to make sure that your region has access to the channels you want to watch.
Fans who are planning to travel outside of the US during any of the Stanley Cup Finals can still keep up with their subscriptions via VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs allow you to alter your electronic device's location so that you can use your usual apps and websites from anywhere. This option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad since the services we've outlined today require US forms of payment.
If you're looking to explore a VPN, our go-to is ExpressVPN. It's easy to use and has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Our ExpressVPN review has all of the details, and you can keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
