In a historic first for the league, the NHL Stanley Cup Final is being aired live in virtual reality (VR). Viewers in the US can immerse themselves in the 2025 championship series featuring the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers directly through their Meta Quest headsets.
The exclusive broadcast will be available on Xtadium and is presented by TNT Sports, with no additional fees for Quest users. This captivating experience will enable fans to enjoy rinkside and various in-arena views, complete with features like live statistics, multiple camera angles, and collaboration with TNT Sports’ broadcast team.
Currently offered only in the US, Xtadium is a platform for VR and mixed reality sports, providing an immersive viewing experience combined with a social spectator element. The company declared that this NHL VR broadcast is a significant advancement in the realm of virtual sports coverage.
“This isn’t just a broadcast—it’s the dawn of a new chapter for hockey enthusiasts,” remarked the Executive Producer of Xtadium. “We’re excited to collaborate with TNT Sports to connect fans with the game like never before.”
The NHL Stanley Cup Final is a rematch of the fiercely contested series from last year, where the Panthers triumphed in Game 7. This current showdown follows an impressive regular-season performance by Florida, heightening expectations for another thrilling final.
The complete schedule for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is outlined below (all games begin at 8:00 p.m. ET):
- Game 1 – Wed, June 4: Panthers at Oilers
- Game 2 – Fri, June 6: Panthers at Oilers
- Game 3 – Mon, June 9: Oilers at Panthers
- Game 4 – Thu, June 12: Oilers at Panthers
- Game 5 – Sat, June 14: Panthers at Oilers (if necessary)
- Game 6 – Tue, June 17: Oilers at Panthers (if necessary)
- Game 7 – Fri, June 20: Panthers at Oilers (if necessary)
The series will also be accessible on conventional platforms like TNT, truTV, and Max.
How to experience the 2025 Stanley Cup Final in VR
This represents the NHL’s inaugural live VR transmission of the Stanley Cup Final. To view in VR, viewers must be located within the US to download the Xtadium app free of charge from the Horizon Store on their Meta Quest device.
