ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs 2025–26: Division Finals Schedule, Dates & Matchups

The 2025–26 Kelly Cup Playoffs have reached a crucial stage as the Division Finals get underway across the ECHL. With just a few rounds remaining before the championship, three high-stakes best-of-seven series in the South, Central, and Mountain Divisions will determine who advances to the Conference Finals.

Each matchup features top contenders battling for a spot closer to the Kelly Cup, with intense rivalries and playoff momentum taking center stage.

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North Division Finals

Wheeling Nailers vs Maine Mariners

Wheeling leads series 1-0

Game 1 – Maine 3, WHEELING 4 (OT)

Game 2 – Saturday, May 9 at 7:10 p.m. ET at Wheeling

Game 3 – Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. ET at Maine

Game 4 – Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. ET at Maine

Game 5 – Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. ET at Maine (If Necessary)

Game 6 – Saturday, May 16 at 7:10 p.m. ET at Wheeling (If Necessary)

Game 7 – Monday, May 18 at 7:10 p.m. ET at Wheeling (If Necessary)

South Division Finals

Florida Everblades (1) vs South Carolina Stingrays (2)

Game 1 — Florida 3, South Carolina 0,

Game 2 — May 9 at Florida — 7:00 PM ET

Game 3 — May 13 at South Carolina — 7:05 PM ET

Game 4 — May 15 at South Carolina — 7:05 PM ET

Game 5 — May 17 at South Carolina — 7:05 PM ET*

Game 6 — May 19 at Florida — 7:30 PM ET*

Game 7 — May 20 at Florida — 7:30 PM ET*

Central Division Finals

Fort Wayne Komets (1) vs Toledo Walleye (2)

Game 1 — May 10 at Fort Wayne — 5:05 PM ET

Game 2 — May 12 at Toledo — 7:15 PM ET

Game 3 — May 14 at Fort Wayne — 7:35 PM ET

Game 4 — May 15 at Toledo — 7:15 PM ET

Game 5 — May 16 at Toledo — 7:15 PM ET*

Game 6 — May 19 at Fort Wayne — 7:35 PM ET*

Game 7 — May 20 at Fort Wayne — 7:35 PM ET*

Mountain Division Finals

Kansas City Mavericks (1) vs Allen Americans (2)

Game 1 — May 9 at Kansas City — 8:05 PM ET

Game 2 — May 10 at Kansas City — 5:05 PM ET

Game 3 — May 13 at Allen — 8:10 PM ET

Game 4 — May 16 at Allen — 8:10 PM ET

Game 5 — May 17 at Allen — 3:10 PM ET*

Game 6 — May 19 at Kansas City — 8:10 PM ET*

Game 7 — May 20 at Kansas City — 8:10 PM ET*

Final Thoughts

With top seeds, fierce rivalries, and playoff intensity, the Division Finals promise high-quality hockey and dramatic moments. Fans can expect close games, overtime thrillers, and standout performances as teams battle to keep their championship hopes alive.

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