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- The 2022 Stanley Cup Finals between Tampa Bay and Colorado began June 15.
- ABC is broadcasting every game of the finals, and simulcasts are available on ESPN3.
- If you don’t have cable, you can also stream the finals on ESPN+ ($7/month).
The 2022 Stanley Cup Finals began on June 15 with the Colorado Avalanche facing off against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The entire series is being broadcast live on ABC, with a simulcast on ESPN3. Additionally, you can stream every game on ESPN+.
The Avalanche currently have a 2-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning going into game four on June 22. After taking the first game in overtime, the Colorado Avalanche also won game two in a shutout. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay snagged a win in game three.
The Lightning entered the series as the defending champions looking for a three-peat, as the team won the Stanley Cup the past two seasons. The Avalanche haven’t reached the finals since the 2000-01 season, when they took home the title. However, as the top seed in the Western Conference this year, the Avalanche entered the postseason heavily favored to win it all.
How to watch the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals
You can watch the Stanley Cup Finals on ABC, ESPN3, and ESPN+. Check out our full schedule breakdown for specific game times.
ABC is included with most cable providers and you can access the network for free with a broadcast antenna in many areas. If you subscribe to cable, you can also watch the games online through ABC.com or the ABC app with your pay-TV account info.
If you don’t have cable, the cheapest way to stream every game live is with ESPN+. A monthly subscription to ESPN+ costs $7. With the finals set to wrap up before the end of June, you’d only need the subscription for a month to watch every game. The ESPN+ app is supported on most major connected devices. To see a full list of devices, check out ESPN+’s website.
You can also watch the Stanley Cup Finals using a live TV streaming service with ABC or ESPN3. The cheapest of these options is Sling TV ($35 a month). Though Sling doesn’t carry ABC, the Sling Orange plan includes ESPN3, which will simulcast every game of the series. For a limited time, new members can get $10 off their first month.
You can also use Fubo TV ($70 a month), Hulu + Live TV ($70 a month), and YouTube TV ($65 a month) to stream the Stanley Cup Finals. All of these services include ABC in their packages. Of these, Fubo TV offers a seven-day free trial, but it won’t cover the full length of the series.
2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals schedule
The 2022 Stanley Cup Finals kicked off on June 15. The best-of-seven series will continue until one team gets to four wins.
June 15
Colorado Avalanche 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3
June 18
Colorado Avalanche 7, Tampa Bay Lightning 0
June 20
Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Avalanche 2
June 22
Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning (Game 4) — 8 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN3 and ESPN+
June 24
Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche (Game 5) — 8 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN3, and ESPN+
June 26
*Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning (Game 6) — 8 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN3 and ESPN+
June 28
*Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche (Game 7) — 8 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN3, and ESPN+
* = if necessary
