Where to Watch the Stanley Cup Finals in NYC (Even If You’re Just Here for the Hockey) Trent Warner June 9, 2025 Uncategorized Let’s be honest—no New York teams made the cut this year. But if you’re a true hockey fan, that doesn’t stop you from showing up for the game. The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is a showdown between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers—sunshine vs. snow, finesse vs. firepower, Bobrovsky vs. McDavid. Even if your team’s sitting this one out, NYC’s bar scene is ready for all the action. Here’s where to watch every pass, hit, and overtime goal—across neighborhoods that may not bleed hockey red but know how to throw a good game night. 🗓 2025 Stanley Cup Final Schedule Game 1: Saturday, June 7 – Panthers at homeGame 2: Monday, June 9 – Panthers at homeGame 3: Thursday, June 12 – Oilers at homeGame 4: Saturday, June 14 – Oilers at homeGame 5: Tuesday, June 17 – Panthers (if necessary)Game 6: Friday, June 20 – Oilers (if necessary)Game 7: Monday, June 23 – Panthers (if necessary) All games start at 8pm ET and will be broadcast on ABC and streaming on ESPN+. Best Bars to Watch the Finals in NYC 🏒 Midtown: Legends 📍 6 W 33rd St, ManhattanPacked with TVs and hockey fans from everywhere. Legends goes all-in for playoff games, with strong drinks, full sound, and plenty of seating. Bonus: they show Canadian feeds if you’re chasing that Sportsnet energy. 🏒 Williamsburg: Iona 📍 180 Grand St, BrooklynThis cozy bar with a backyard is great for folks who want a more relaxed vibe—until the third period hits. Iona isn’t a classic sports bar, but they always throw on the game for locals in the know. 🏒 East Village: Kelly’s Sports Bar 📍 12 Avenue A, ManhattanA favorite among Buffalo transplants and diehard puckheads. Small space, big passion. They’re guaranteed to have the game on—and the crowd that actually cares. 🏒 Astoria: Break Bar & Billiards 📍 32-04 Broadway, QueensWall-to-wall TVs, a massive drink list, and enough elbow room for your whole crew. Come for the game, stay for pool, skee-ball, or wings between intermissions. 🏒 Lower East Side: Hair of the Dog 📍 168 Orchard St, ManhattanA go-to for cheap drinks and wall-to-wall sports coverage. It’s loud, rowdy, and perfect if you’re watching with a group who just wants an excuse to yell at a screen. 🏒 Park Slope: Black Horse Pub 📍 568 5th Ave, BrooklynA Brit-style pub that turns into a serious hockey haunt when the postseason rolls around. Think fewer frat bros, more actual fans. Final Thoughts: No Team? No Problem. Look, we all wish there was a local team chasing the Cup—but great hockey is great hockey. Whether you’re backing Barkov and the Cats or riding with McDavid and the Oil, these NYC bars will give you the atmosphere you need. Bring a friend. Wear a jersey. Or just show up for the vibes. It’s the Stanley Cup Finals. Let’s watch like we mean it.
