Kelly Cup playoffs schedule 2026: Bracket, times, TV channels, live streams, scores for ECHL hockey postseason

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The drive for the Kelly Cup is underway. 

The 2026 ECHL playoffs feature four rounds of best-of-seven series to crown a champion. A new winner is guaranteed, as Trois-Rivières missed the playoffs this year after hoisting the Cup in 2025. 

When looking at this year's contenders, it's wise to start with the Florida Everblades, who won three consecutive Kelly Cups from 2022-24 before being dethroned last year. They posted the best record in the Eastern Conference during the regular season but still finished seven points behind the Kansas City Mavericks in the league standings.

Will they be the last two teams standing at the end, or will someone else break through? 

Here's everything you need to know to watch every game of the 2026 Kelly Cup playoffs.

Where to watch Kelly Cup playoffs 2026

The Kelly Cup playoffs will not air on traditional TV channels. Instead, viewers can watch every game of the ECHL postseason via FloHockey, which gives subscribers access to live streams, event replays and FloSports Originals.

Kelly Cup playoffs schedule, scores 2026

Watch every 2026 ECHL playoff game live on FloHockey. All series are best-of-seven. 

North Division Semifinals

No. 1 Wheeling Nailers vs. No. 4 Reading Royals

DateGameTime (ET)/ScoreApril 24Game 1 at WheelingWheeling 4, Reading 0April 25Game 2 at Wheeling7:10 p.m.April 29Game 3 at Reading7 p.m.May 1Game 4 at Reading7 p.m.May 2Game 5 at Reading*7 p.m.May 4Game 6 at Wheeling*7:10 p.m.May 6Game 7 at Wheeling*7:10 p.m.

* If necessary

No. 2 Maine Mariners vs. No. 3 Adirondack Thunder

DateGameTime (ET)/ScoreApril 24Game 1 at MaineMaine 2, Adirondack 1 (OT)April 25Game 2 at Maine6 p.m.April 29Game 3 at Adirondack7 p.m.May 1Game 4 at Adirondack7 p.m.May 2Game 5 at Adirondack*7 p.m.May 5Game 6 at Maine*7 p.m.May 6Game 7 at Maine*7 p.m.

* If necessary

South Division Semifinals

No. 1 Florida Everblades vs. No. 4 Savannah Ghost Pirates

DateGameTime (ET)/ScoreApril 24Game 1 at FloridaFlorida 2, Savannah 0April 25Game 2 at Florida7 p.m.April 29Game 3 at Savannah7 p.m.May 1Game 4 at Savannah7 p.m.May 2Game 5 at Savannah*7 p.m.May 4Game 6 at Florida*7:30 p.m.May 5Game 7 at Florida*7:30 p.m.

* If necessary

No. 2 South Carolina Stingrays vs. No. 3 Atlanta Gladiators

DateGameTime (ET)/ScoreApril 24Game 1 at South CarolinaSouth Carolina 3, Atlanta 2April 25Game 2 at South Carolina6:05 p.m.April 27Game 3 at Atlanta7:10 p.m.April 28Game 4 at Atlanta7:10 p.m.May 1Game 5 at South Carolina*7:05 p.m.May 4Game 6 at Atlanta*7:10 p.m.May 5Game 7 at South Carolina*7:05 p.m.

* If necessary

Central Division Semifinals

No. 1 Fort Wayne Komets vs. No. 4 Indy Fuel

DateGameTime (ET)/ScoreApril 24Game 1 at Fort WayneFort Wayne 3, Indy 0April 25Game 2 at Fort Wayne7:35 p.m.April 28Game 3 at Indy7:05 p.m.April 29Game 4 at Indy7:05 p.m.May 3Game 5 at Fort Wayne*5:05 p.m.May 5Game 6 at Indy*7:05 p.m.May 6Game 7 at Fort Wayne*7:35 p.m.

* If necessary

No. 2 Toledo Walleye vs. No. 3 Bloomington Bison

DateGameTime (ET)/ScoreApril 23Game 1 at ToledoToledo 4, Bloomington 1April 25Game 2 at Toledo7:15 p.m.April 27Game 3 at Bloomington8 p.m.April 29Game 4 at Bloomington8 p.m.April 30Game 5 at Bloomington*8 p.m.May 3Game 6 at Toledo*5:15 p.m.May 5Game 7 at Toledo*7:15 p.m.

* If necessary

Mountain Division Semifinals

No. 1 Kansas City Mavericks vs. No. 4 Tahoe Knight Monsters

DateGameTime (ET)/ScoreApril 24Game 1 at Kansas CityKansas City 4, Tahoe 1April 25Game 2 at Kansas City7:05 p.m.April 29Game 3 at Tahoe10 p.m.April 30Game 4 at Tahoe10 p.m.May 2Game 5 at Tahoe*10 p.m.May 4Game 6 at Kansas City*8:05 p.m.May 6Game 7 at Kansas City*8:05 p.m.

* If necessary

No. 2 Allen American vs. No. 3 Idaho Steelheads 

DateGameTime (ET)/ScoreApril 23Game 1 at AllenAllen 5, Idaho 1April 24Game 2 at AllenAllen 4, Idaho 2April 26Game 3 at Idaho6:10 p.m.April 27Game 4 at Idaho9:10 p.m.April 28Game 5 at Idaho*9:10 p.m.May 2Game 6 at Allen*8:10 p.m.May 3Game 7 at Allen*5:10 p.m.

* If necessary

ECHL playoff teams 2026

Here are the 16 teams that qualified for this year's ECHL playoffs along with their NHL affiliates:

TeamNHL affiliateAdirondack ThunderNew Jersey DevilsAllen AmericansOttawa SenatorsAtlanta GladiatorsNashville PredatorsBloomington BisonNew York RangersFlorida EverbladesSt. Louis BluesFort Wayne KometsEdmonton OilersIdaho SteelheadsDallas StarsIndy FuelChicago BlackhawksKansas City MavericksSeattle KrakenMaine MarinersBoston BruinsReading RoyalsPhiladelphia FlyersSavannah Ghost PiratesFlorida PanthersSouth Carolina StingraysWashington CapitalsTahoe Knight MonstersVegas Golden KnightsToledo WalleyeDetroit Red WingsWheeling NailersPittsburgh Penguins

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