Hey, Panthers fans, where’s your watch party? Catch all the Stanley Cup Final action at these South Florida events

Where will you watch as the Florida Panthers defend their championship?

The NHL’s East vs. West rematch on the ice begins Wednesday night when the puck drops on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, once again pitting the Florida Panthers against the Edmonton Oilers in pursuit of hockey’s holy grail.

Yes, the fight to keep the Stanley Cup in the Sunshine State begins in rival territory some 2,500 miles away at Rogers Place in Edmonton, but that won’t deter fans from supporting their team right here in South Florida.

Bars and restaurants will flip their big-screen TVs to the games as patrons toast to the Florida Panthers’ third consecutive visit to the fourth-round playoff battleground. But if you’re looking for a different type of watch party, now’s the time to put your plans in place — whether you’ll be heading to the epicenter of it all at Sunrise’s Amerant Bank Arena during away games, or gathering at other spots opening up throughout the entire series this year.

So get your fan gear ready, wear red, practice the “Let’s Go, Panthers!” chant, and bring the plastic rats, noisemakers and, most importantly, an unwavering team spirit to these game-night watch parties. Here are all the details you need to know.

Amerant Bank Arena

If scoring tickets to home games just isn’t in your budget, there’s still a way to experience the Stanley Cup Final without breaking the bank. A $15 ticket (fees included) gets you a seat inside Amerant Bank Arena (1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise) to watch the away game on the giant center-ice video board surrounded by thousands of your fellow enthusiastic fans.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. puck drop for Game 1 on Wednesday and Game 2 on Friday. (Watch parties will take place for Game 5 on June 14 and Game 7 on June 20, if necessary.)

So what’s it like? It’s the closest thing to attending a live game but without any teams on the ice (and free of those pesky Oilers fans). Stanley C. Panther and crew are there to entertain, and there are state-of-the-art projection displays on the ice. Pantherland also is open for your souvenir shopping needs (cause everyone needs a giant plastic rat on a gold chain, right?).

Enjoy discounted pricing on concessions and free parking to make the night out more affordable for everyone.

Plus, you’ll be giving back to the community. Ticket proceeds benefit the Florida Panthers Foundation’s efforts to “build the game of hockey for children and youth, support health and education initiatives for children, advocate for and support veterans’ issues, and raise awareness about the endangered Florida panther.”

Tickets are available at seatgeek.com.

Baptist Health IcePlex

Have a meta experience skating on the same ice where the Florida Panthers practice while watching the Stanley Cup Final games on the big screen.

The Baptist Health IcePlex (800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale) continues its Skate & Watch parties for Game 1 on Wednesday and Game 2 on Friday, as well as for Game 3 (June 9) and Game 4 (June 12). Lace up your skates or grab a seat before the 8 p.m. puck drop.

The Federal will be open for food and drinks, as will Pantherland for your fan gear needs. Parking is free. Check back for more watch parties, if additional games become necessary.

Cost to skate is $17. Register in advance at ftlwarmemorial.com. There’s no ticket or admission fee required to watch.

Paragon Theaters

We know the Florida Panthers playoff run has been absolute cinema so far, but Paragon Theaters is taking that literally.

The South Florida-based theater chain will have it own series of watch parties at four locations:

• 770 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs
• 3984 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach
• 9200 W. State Road 84, Davie
• 833 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples

A Facebook post invites all: “Join us in our private Director’s Room for an exclusive, intimate viewing of every matchup between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Whether you’re a die-hard hockey fan or just love a good watch party, this is the ultimate way to catch the action.”

On its website, Paragon describes the Director’s Room as “an exclusive private, soundproof screening room featuring giant, leather plush loungers and rocker chairs with the latest Dolby sound technology and your own personal 20-foot screen.”

Doors open 30 minutes before the game starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 at paragontheaters.com. Of course, food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Originally Published: June 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM EDT