Calder Cup playoffs schedule 2026: Bracket, times, TV channels, live streams, scores for AHL hockey postseason
TL;DR
The 2026 Calder Cup playoffs will feature 23 teams competing for the championship. The Abbotsford Canucks, last year's champions, did not qualify for this year's postseason.
Key points
- 2026 Calder Cup playoffs feature 23 teams
- Abbotsford Canucks are the previous champions
- New champion guaranteed in 2026
- Playoffs include various matchups and times
- Available on TV and streaming platforms
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The drive for the Calder Cup is on.
The American Hockey League playoffs will once again feature 23 teams fighting it out to take home the trophy, and a new champion is guaranteed in 2026. A year after winning their first AHL championship, the Abbotsford Canucks failed to make the playoffs this time around.
While the race for the title appears wide open, the Providence Bruins and Grand Rapids Griffins enter the postseason as the favorites to clash in the final after posting the best records in their respective conferences and earning first-round byes along with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Ontario and Laval.
Will one of those teams hoist the trophy in 2026 or will the Charlotte Checkers return to the finals and win it all this time?
Here's everything you need to know to watch every game.
Where to watch Calder Cup playoffs 2026
- **TV channel:**N/A
- Live stream:AHLTV on FloHockey
The Calder Cup playoffs will not air on traditional TV channels. Instead, viewers can watch every game of the AHL postseason via AHLTV on FloHockey, which gives subscribers access to live streams, event replays and FloSports Originals.
Calder Cup playoffs schedule, scores 2026
Watch every 2026 AHL playoff game live on FloHockey
Atlantic Division First Round (Best-of-3)
No. 3 Charlotte vs. No. 6 Springfield
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 22 | Game 1 at Charlotte | 7 p.m. |
| April 24 | Game 2 at Charlotte | 7 p.m. |
| April 25 | Game 3 at Charlotte* | 7 p.m. |
No. 4 Bridgeport vs. No. 5 Hershey
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 21 | Game 1 at Bridgeport | 7 p.m. |
| April 23 | Game 2 at Hershey | 7 p.m. |
| April 25 | Game 3 at Bridgeport* | 3 p.m. |
North Division First Round (Best-of-3)
No. 4 Toronto vs. No. 5 Rochester
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 22 | Game 1 at Toronto | 7 p.m. |
| April 24 | Game 2 at Rochester | 7:05 p.m. |
| April 26 | Game 3 at Toronto* | 4 p.m. |
Central Division First Round (Best-of-3)
No. 4 Manitoba v. No. 5 Milwaukee
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 22 | Game 1 at Manitoba | 8 p.m. |
| April 24 | Game 2 at Manitoba | 8 p.m. |
| April 26 | Game 3 at Manitoba* | 3 p.m. |
Pacific Division First Round (Best-of-3)
No. 2 Colorado vs. No. 7 San Diego
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 22 | Game 1 at Colorado | 9:05 p.m. |
| April 24 | Game 2 at Colorado | 9:05 p.m. |
| April 26 | Game 3 at Colorado* | 5:05 p.m. |
No. 3 Henderson vs. No. 6 San Jose
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 22 | Game 1 at Henderson | 10 p.m. |
| April 24 | Game 2 at Henderson | 10 p.m. |
| April 26 | Game 3 at Henderson* | 6 p.m. |
No. 4 Coachella Valley vs. No. 5 Bakersfield
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 23 | Game 1 at Bakersfield | 10:10 p.m. |
| April 25 | Game 2 at Coachella Valley | 9 p.m. |
| April 26 | Game 3 at Coachella Valley | 8 p.m. |
North Division Semifinals (Best-of-5)
No. 2 Syracuse vs. No. 3 Cleveland
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 24 | Game 1 at Cleveland | 7 p.m. |
| April 26 | Game 2 at Cleveland | 4 p.m. |
| May 1 | Game 3 at Syracuse | 7 p.m. |
| May 3 | Game 4 at Syracuse* | 3 p.m. |
| May 9 | Game 5 at Syracuse* | 5 p.m. |
Central Division Semifinals (Best-of-5)
No. 2 Chicago vs. No. 3 Texas
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Score |
|---|---|---|
| April 28 | Game 1 at Texas | 8 p.m. |
| April 30 | Game 2 at Texas | 8 p.m. |
| May 2 | Game 3 at Chicago | 8 p.m. |
| May 3 | Game 4 at Chicago* | 4 p.m. |
| May 5 | Game 5 at Chicago* | 8 p.m. |
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Q&A
What is the schedule for the Calder Cup playoffs 2026?
The Calder Cup playoffs schedule for 2026 includes various matchups and times, which can be found on sports news websites.
Which teams are participating in the 2026 Calder Cup playoffs?
A total of 23 teams are competing in the 2026 Calder Cup playoffs.
Where can I watch the Calder Cup playoffs 2026 live?
The Calder Cup playoffs can be watched live on various TV channels and streaming platforms, including FloHockey.
Who won the Calder Cup last year?
The Abbotsford Canucks won the Calder Cup in 2025 but did not qualify for the playoffs in 2026.
