What happened: The 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Film will premiere on Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN2 in the United States. A Canadian broadcast will follow on Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on Sportsnet.

Why it matters: The release serves as a final retrospective on the postseason, highlighting a featured moment with Brandon Bussi and his family. It closes out the summer schedule before the upcoming campaign begins.

What to watch: The 2026-27 regular season begins on Sept. 29.