NHL
Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights are the NHL team that made Las Vegas a major-league city. They began play in 2017, reached the Stanley Cup Final in their first season, won the Stanley Cup in 2023, and play home games at T-Mobile Arena on the Strip. [1]
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026
| League | National Hockey League (NHL), Pacific Division [1] |
|---|---|
| First season | 2017–18 [1] |
| Home | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise (the Strip) [1] |
| Stanley Cups | 1 (2023) [1] |
| Ownership | Black Knight Sports and Entertainment, led by Bill Foley; Adrienne Maloof holds a minority stake [1] |
| Head coach | Ryan Craig (2026–present) [1] |
| General manager | Kelly McCrimmon (2019–present) [1] |
| 2026–27 so far | 3–1–0 after a 6–2 win at Seattle on Oct. 6, 2026 [2][3] |
When is the next Golden Knights game?
- Thu, Oct 8 · 7 p.m. PTMaple Leafs at Golden Knights[3][4]T-Mobile Arena · Golden Knights
- Sat, Oct 10 · 7 p.m. PTKings at Golden Knights[3][4]T-Mobile Arena · Golden Knights
- Mon, Oct 12 · 5 p.m. PTGolden Knights at Wild[3]St. Paul, Minn. · Golden Knights
- Tue, Oct 13 · 5:45 p.m. PTGolden Knights at Predators[3]Nashville, Tenn. · Golden Knights
- Thu, Oct 15 · 7 p.m. PTFlames at Golden Knights[3]T-Mobile Arena · Golden Knights
- Sat, Oct 17 · 7 p.m. PTPenguins at Golden Knights[3]T-Mobile Arena · Golden Knights
- Tue, Oct 20 · 7:30 p.m. PTLightning at Golden Knights[3]T-Mobile Arena · Golden Knights
- Thu, Oct 22 · 5 p.m. PTGolden Knights at Blues[3]St. Louis · Golden Knights
Why do the Golden Knights matter so much to Las Vegas?
They were the first. The Golden Knights entered the NHL in 2017 as the first major professional franchise to represent Las Vegas [1]. Their first home game, on October 10, 2017, came nine days after the October 1 mass shooting on the Strip, and the pre-game ceremony honored the victims [1]. On March 31, 2018, the team retired No. 58 for the 58 people killed [1].
They also won right away. Vegas has made the playoffs in eight of its first nine seasons and reached the Stanley Cup Final as an expansion team [1]. Five years later it won the Cup, beating Florida in five games in June 2023 [5].
What should a visiting fan know?
- Arena: home games are at T-Mobile Arena, between New York-New York and Park MGM on the Strip [6].
- Bags: the arena posts its bag rules on its own site. Check them before you go: T-Mobile Arena bag policy [7].
- Tickets: buy through the team's official site (vegasgoldenknights.com) or the arena. We don't list resale prices because they change by the hour [8].
- Farm team: the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights play 20 minutes away in Henderson [9].
Where do fans watch Golden Knights games?
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Golden Knights history timeline
- HockeyApril 2015Las Vegas hits 10,000 NHL season-ticket deposits
The ticket drive that began in February 2015 drew 5,000 deposits in its first day and a half and reached its 10,000 goal by April.[1]
- HockeyJune 22, 2016The NHL awards Las Vegas a franchise
At the owners' meeting in Las Vegas, the expansion bid was approved unanimously, with play to begin in 2017–18.[1][10]
- HockeyJune 21, 2017The Golden Knights' expansion draft
Vegas took one player from each of the other 30 NHL teams — including goaltender Marc-André Fleury.[1][11]
- HockeyOct. 6, 2017The Golden Knights win their first game
James Neal scored the franchise's first two goals in a win at Dallas.[1]
- HockeyOct. 10, 2017An emotional first home game
Nine days after the October 1 mass shooting, the Golden Knights honored the victims before beating Arizona 5–2 at T-Mobile Arena.[1]
- HockeyMarch 26, 2018Playoffs in Year One
Vegas became the first team since the 1979–80 Oilers and Whalers to make the playoffs in its inaugural season, then won the division five days later.[1][10]
- HockeyJune 2018An expansion team in the Stanley Cup Final
Vegas won 13 playoff games — the most by any team in its inaugural postseason — before losing the Final to Washington in five games.[1][10]
- Hockey2021Fleury wins the Vezina
Marc-André Fleury won the Vezina Trophy and shared the Jennings Trophy with Robin Lehner for 2020–21.[11][1]
- HockeyJune 13, 2023The Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup
Vegas beat Florida 9–3 in Game 5 at home — a record for goals in a Cup-clinching game. Jonathan Marchessault won the Conn Smythe. Owner Bill Foley's "playoffs in three, Cup in six" came true.[5][1][6]
- HockeyJan. 1, 2024The Golden Knights play the Winter Classic in Seattle
Vegas lost 3–0 to the Kraken at T-Mobile Park, the first shutout in Winter Classic history. (The game was in Seattle, not Las Vegas.)[1][12]
- HockeyJune 14, 2026Vegas reaches a third Stanley Cup Final
After sweeping the Presidents' Trophy-winning Avalanche in the West final, the Golden Knights lost the Final to Carolina in six games.[13][14]
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Golden Knights play?
At T-Mobile Arena, 3780 South Las Vegas Boulevard on the Strip. For hockey it seats 17,500 (20,000 with standing room). [6]
Have the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup?
Yes. Vegas beat the Florida Panthers 4–1 in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final for the franchise's first Cup. [5]
How did the Golden Knights do in their first season?
They reached the 2018 Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. Their 13 playoff wins on the way there are the most for any team in its first season. [1]
Who coaches the Golden Knights?
Ryan Craig is listed as head coach from 2026. He followed Bruce Cassidy (2022–2026) and John Tortorella (2026). [1]
What happened in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final?
Vegas reached the Final for the third time and lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games. [13]
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Sources
- Vegas Golden Knights — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- 2026–27 Vegas Golden Knights season — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- NHL club schedule data, VGK 2026–27 — NHL. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Vegas Golden Knights schedule — NHL.com / Vegas Golden Knights. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- 2023 Stanley Cup Final — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- T-Mobile Arena — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- T-Mobile Arena bag check/policy & prohibited items — T-Mobile Arena. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Vegas Golden Knights official site — NHL.com. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Henderson Silver Knights — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
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- Marc-André Fleury — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- 2024 NHL Winter Classic — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- 2026 Stanley Cup Final — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- 2025–26 Vegas Golden Knights season — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.