Sunrise, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that they will hold a 2026 NHL Draft Watch Party on Friday, June 26th at the Baptist Health Iceplex. The Panthers have the ninth overall pick in the first round.
Panthers fans are invited to the Baptist Health IcePlex starting at 5 p.m. ET for activities featuring inflatables, interactive games, vendors, food and drinks, and more. Fans can watch the NHL Draft coverage live from the stands inside Baptist Rink starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, or from the ice by participating in a public skate. Panthers radio play-by-play man Doug Plagens and analyst and Panthers alum Billy Lindsey will also broadcast live from the IcePlex on 104.3 WQAM and Audacy.com starting at 6 p.m. ET.
Fans can enjoy a special pre-draft panel discussion moderated by Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein starting at 6 p.m. ET at Baptist Rink, which has reserved seating for territory members.
The community can sign up for on-ice programs throughout the night, including “Skate and Watch” during public skating at Baptist Rink beginning at 7:00 PM (ET) and Learn to Curl at SeatGeek Rink at 7:00 PM (ET).
Fans can shop at Pantherland throughout the watch party or enjoy a draft over dinner at The Federal Bar & Restaurant, a dynamic bar and restaurant offering casual dining and stunning views.
The Panthers currently own seven picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, including the ninth overall pick in the first round. For more Panthers pre-draft coverage and news, visit FloridaPanthers.com/DraftCentral.
Fans in attendance are encouraged to bring items to support the school supplies drive in conjunction with the Broward Education Foundation. Items include notebooks, pens, crayons, erasers, folders, markers, children’s spiral notebooks – wide ruled lines, individual highlighters, scissors, rulers, glue sticks, hand sanitizer, and more.
Fans interested in Florida Panthers Territory Membership for 2026-27 can learn more at FloridaPanthers.com/tickets. Sign up for the ’93 Society Newsletter for the latest Panthers news, concerts, and events at Amerant Bank Arena and FTL War Memorial. Visit FloridaPanthers.com or SeatGeek.com for all your ticket purchasing needs.
