The Vegas Golden Knights announced fan activations and game-day plans for Games 3 and 4 of the 2026 Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche, including early arena doors, free public practices, official road-game watch parties, and new pregame e
Vegas knew the schedule before most fans did. On Sunday, May 24, the Golden Knights will host Game 3 at T-Mobile Arena with puck drop set for 5:00 p.m. PT, kicking off a stretch where the organization is pushing hard to make the playoffs feel bigger than just hockey.
The team’s announcement on May 23 mapped out activations and plans for Games 3 and 4 of the 2026 Western Conference Final as the Vegas Golden Knights battle the Colorado Avalanche. The games are part of the 2026 Playoffs presented by your Southern Nevada Toyota Dealers Association.
T-Mobile Arena will open 75 minutes before puck drop, and fans are encouraged to arrive early and wear gold. Golden Knights fans across “The Realm” are also being urged to watch via partner locations and cheer on the team during the Western Conference Final. At each home game, everyone in attendance will receive an exclusive gold battle towel designed for that specific game.
Outside the building, Toshiba Plaza will serve as the pregame landing spot. Fans can expect face painters. tattoo artists. partner activations. food and beverage options. and a merchandise trailer waiting ahead of puck drop. The Allegiant Stage will feature a DJ and visits from the VGK cast as they embark on the March to The Fortress one hour before game time.
The organization is also opening up the team’s routine to supporters. All Vegas Golden Knights team practices at City National Arena are free and open to the public, with schedules subject to change. Fans are being directed to follow the team on X (@GoldenKnights) for updates.
For road-game nights, the Golden Knights are keeping the same energy outside Las Vegas by hosting official team watch parties at locations in Las Vegas for each playoff road game. Those watch parties will include DJs, giveaways, raffle prizes, and appearances from the VGK cast.
Even the on-ice presentation is getting an upgrade. Home games at T-Mobile Arena will feature an all-new pregame show that integrates on-ice live action. video. a light show. and ice projections. The team says the pregame show is award-winning and recognized among the best in all of professional sports. and it will begin 30 minutes before game time.
Food and drink are also taking center stage. T-Mobile Arena concessions will introduce new menu offerings, including Bone-In Short Rib Panzerotti and a Lobster Mac Dog. The arena will also continue the VGK Locals Menu introduced at the start of the season. with items priced at $5.50 each: popcorn. fountain soda. bottled water. pretzels. nachos. and hot dogs.
For fans tracking every moment, the team pointed to its Official VGK Mobile App for the latest news and updates on the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Fans with the app will have the chance to enter exclusive “ticket drops” to win tickets to select playoff home games.
Off the ice, there’s a chance to play along. Fans can predict the team’s path to the Stanley Cup in the NHL Bracket Challenge, and the winner of the Vegas Golden Knights Bracket Challenge can win a trip to a 2026-27 NHL event.
The broader game-week access doesn’t stop at arena doors. All seven games will be broadcast on ESPN. The pregame show will run 30 minutes before game time, airing throughout the Golden Knights television territory on Scripps Sports and KnightTime+.
Radio coverage will be available through the VGK Radio Network presented by Lee’s Discount Liquor. That includes FOX Sports Las Vegas on 94.7 FM and 1340 AM, with Spanish coverage on Deportes Vegas at 1460 AM.
Two regular programming touchpoints will keep showing up through the playoffs. Knight Time at Noon will broadcast throughout the playoffs at its usual Monday 12 p.m. PT timeslot on FOX Sports Las Vegas (94.7 FM. 1340 AM) and streaming on the team’s digital channels. presented by Stations Casinos. The VGK Insider Show will air each weekday on FOX Sports Las Vegas from 4 to 6 p.m. PT, featuring co-hosts Daren Millard and Ryan Wallis.
The schedule for the Western Conference Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche is set as follows:
Game 1: Wednesday, May 20 — Ball Arena — HIGHLIGHTS
Game 2: Friday, May 22 — Ball Arena — HIGHLIGHTS
Game 3: Sunday, May 24 — 5 p.m. PT — T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV — Presented by Toyota
Game 4: Tuesday, May 26 — 6 p.m. PT — T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV — Presented by Just Ingredients
Game 5*: Thursday, May 28 — 5 p.m. PT — Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Game 6*: Saturday, May 30 — 5 p.m. PT — T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV — Presented by Zoox
Game 7*: Monday, June 1 — 5 p.m. PT — Ball Arena, Denver, CO
* if necessary.
The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. The team was established by Owner and Chairman Bill Foley and his family. was the most successful expansion franchise in North American professional sports history in 2017-18. and won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23.
For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights, fans can visit vegasgoldenknights.com and follow the team on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.
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