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The Carolina Hurricanes return to Raleigh and North Carolina as Stanley Cup Final champions, securing the Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s only the second win for the hockey franchise, something some long-time fans<\/a> have dreamt about the last Canes win in 2006.<\/p>\n

But when will Carolina Hurricane fans be able to see the Stanley Cup?<\/p>\n

Details about post-championship celebrations and traditions are below. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.<\/i><\/p>\n

The best chance to see the cup will likely be during the championship celebration and parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, in downtown Raleigh, The News & Observer<\/a> previously reported.<\/p>\n

Throughout the summer, every Carolina Hurricanes players and staff member will get 24 hours with the cup, a tradition that began in 1995, according to the NHL.<\/a> While many people bring the cup to their hometowns, there is a chance players or staff members may have the cup around town.<\/p>\n

The Carolina Hurricanes have not responded to questions about other events or chances to see the cup as of 1 p.m. Monday.<\/p>\n

Many current or aspiring NHL players refuse to touch the cup believing they\u2019ll be cursed to never win a championship if they touch the cup before winning, according to the NHL. While some fans follow the same tradition, fans have been allowed to touch the Stanley Cup.<\/p>\n

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The Stanley Cup has a bodyguard, known as The Keeper of the Cup, and is often seen holding the cup with white gloves.<\/p>\n

However, it is tradition that only those who have won the Stanley Cup can hoist it over their head, according to the NHL.<\/p>\n

Captain Jordan Staal first hoisted the Stanley Cup during the post-game celebration on the ice, passing it goalie Frederik Andersen. The 13-year NHL veteran started in the first 16 games before Brandon Bussi was brought in during Game 3 between the Knights and Canes, The News & Observer<\/a> previously reported.<\/p>\n

Long-time captain Jordan Staal was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the NHL playoff MVP, the oldest player to win that trophy.<\/p>\n

The Stanley Cup, made of silver and nickel alloy, weighs 34.5 pounds and nearly 3 feet tall at 35.25 inches, according to the Hockey Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM<\/span> with the headline “When will the Stanley Cup come to Raleigh? How can you see it?.” <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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