2025 Stanley Cup Tracker

The Stanley Cup is officially on tour ... again!

After winning their second straight championship, select players, coaches and staff from the Florida Panthers will each get some personal time to celebrate with Lord Stanley this summer.

Since the tradition began back in 1995, the Cup has been on all kinds of adventures.

Where will the Panthers take it?

Follow our tracker below to stay up to date.

July 12

Copy, paste.

For the second straight season, the Panthers have been etched into the Stanley Cup.

Overall, 52 names are on the Cup, a group that includes players, staff and ownership.

Of the 24 players etched into the Cup, eight of them are first-timers: defensemen Uvis Balinskis, Seth Jones and Nate Schmidt; forwards Jesper Boqvist, A.J. Greer, Tomas Nosek and Mackie Samoskevich; and goaltender Vitek Vanecek.

Now that the Cup is ready, it'll officially start its long journey throughout the summer.

July 13

The first player to get the Cup, A.J. Greer got things started off with a bang.

For his day, the hard-nosed forward held a parade in his hometown of Joliette, Quebec.

Per NHL.com, Greer also allowed patrons of the parade to snap a picture with the Cup for a charitable donation to Clemente House, which is a non-profit benefitting families with disabilities.

To read more about his fun and charity-driven day with the Cup, click HERE.

July 14

Roberto Luongo never disappoints during his day with the Cup.

After eating pizza and pasta out of the silver chalice last summer, the Hall of Fame goaltender once again won the internet by filling it with Labubus this time around.

For those unaware, Labubus are popular plush toy monsters from China. If you’re a millennial or just lived through the ‘90s, think of them in the same vein as Beanie Babies.

In addition to bringing the Cup to some of his favorite places in his native Quebec, Luongo shared his Cup Day with his brother Leo, who also plays a key role in Florida’s innovating and successful Goaltending Excellence Department.

Do we think we can now get a Lu-bubu giveaway this upcoming season?

July 15

On its way back to Florida, the Cup enjoyed some southern hospitality in Georgia.

Hosting a celebration in Alpharetta, Panthers Vice President of Player Engagement Mike Huff sent his hometown into a frenzy when he brought out Lord Stanley to the masses.

No word yet if any peaches were eaten out of the bowl.

July 17

Lord Stanley got to meet another famous cup in South Florida.

Yes, it went to Flanigan's!

For his day with the Cup, Scott Tinkler, a member of the Panthers equipment staff, celebrated at the historic local eatery.

July 21

It’s been a crazy few days for Matthew Tkachuk.

After tying the knot on Saturday, he took the Stanley Cup for a tour of St. Louis on Monday.

After starting his day at the St. Louis Children's Hospital for the second straight summer, the smiling newlywed took Lord Stanley to the Brentwood police and fire departments.

"It always starts off at Children's Hospital," Tkachuk told NHL.com. "It's always the mandatory first stop. No ifs ands or buts. You have no idea what those kids are going through. Just to brighten up their day just for a minute, if that's all it takes to make their day and then for them to call their friends and say they had their day with the Cup, that's what it's all about.”

For more on No. 19’s takeover of St. Louis, click HERE.

July 24

Seth Jones kicked off his day with the Cup at Children’s Health StarCenter Valley Ranch, a community rink just outside of Dallas where he spent five seasons playing youth hockey.

With a big crowd on hand, he snapped pictures with local kids and their parents.

“I spent a lot of time here for a lot of different coaches, lot of different teams,” Jones said told NHL.com. “Without the development of Texas youth hockey and the growth that we’ve seen over the last 10, 15 years, I know I wouldn’t be standing here today. I wanted to give back, show the kids here that just because it’s not a huge hockey market, things are still possible. You can still make the NHL."

A crucial pickup for the Panthers at the trade deadline, Jones racked up nine points (four goals, five assists) in 23 playoff games to capture his first Stanley Cup and help Florida win its second straight.

In addition to bringing Lord Stanley to his local rink, the veteran defenseman told reporters he also planned to play a round of golf with the Cup at a local course before bringing it home for a special gathering with friends and family.

To read more about his day, click HERE.

July 26

Bill Zito has made more big splashes than anyone in the NHL over the past few seasons.

With that, it seems fitting that his day be spent with some aquatic companions.

Taking the Cup to Theater of the Sea, marine mammal park located in Islamorada, the Panthers esteemed general manager and president of hockey operations shared the historic trophy with not only his friends and family, but also dolphins and sea lions.

As part of the event, the sea lions even ate fish out of the Cup!

To read more on Zito’s one-of-a-kind experience, click HERE.

July 27

Look how the Cup shines for you!

Making a surprise appearance in front of a sold-out crowd at Hard Rock Stadium, the Panthers were spotted with Lord Stanley during Coldplay’s "Music of the Spheres" world tour.

Among the players in attendance were Aaron Ekblad, Gustav Forsling and Seth Jones.

“My brothers from the Panthers,” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin said as Ekblad sipped from the Cup in front of the cheering crowd. “We met them before the show, and I’m proud of you.”

Stealing another lyric from the band, the Panthers clearly “rule the world” this summer.

July 29

A two-time champion, Johan Gadjovich brought the Cup back to where it all began.

Spending his day in his hometown of Whitby, Ontario, the heart-and-soul forward showed off Lord Stanley to friends, family and fans at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre.

Long before he was an NHL regular, he started playing Whitby Minor Hockey in 2004.

“This is so cool to me,” Gadjovich told DurhamRegion.com. “I dreamed about being able to do this one day.”

In addition to playing a key role on the Panthers’ fourth line, Gadjovich scored a pair of goals in 16 games during this year’s run to the Cup.

July 31

Brad Marchand invited some special guests to his day with the Cup.

Partying in his hometown of Halifax, the veteran was joined by a few other hockey legends from Nova Scotia, including fellow Cup winners Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon.

The three stars also helped Canada win the 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

In addition to the party, Marchand, who last won the Cup in 2011 with the Boston Bruins, took Lord Stanley through a local Tim Horton’s drive-thru to grab some donuts.

To read more about Marchand’s day, click HERE.

Aug. 2

Mackie Samoskevich is living out his dream.

Literally.

During his day with the Cup in Newtown, Connecticut, the speedy forward, standing next to the Stanley Cup, showed off a grade-school project that has proved to be quite prophetic.

“When I grow up, I want to be a hockey player,” it read.

In addition to visiting the Northford Ice Pavilion where he grew up playing hockey, Samoskevich brought the Cup to the Sandy Hook Elementary School Memorial.

To read more about his day with Lord Stanley, click HERE.

Aug. 5

Jesper Boqvist received was welcomed back to his hometown like a hero.

Taking the Stanley Cup to Hedemora, Sweden, the Panthers forward still managed to brighten the day of numerous fans despite a rain-soaked celebration at Sveaparken Park.

“It’s such an incredible experience to be back home in Hedemora and to see so many people here,” Boqvist told NHL.com. “I’m kind of speechless that so many showed up. It’s something very special that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

Boqvist is the fourth player from Dalarna County to capture Lord Stanley, joining Anders Kallur (Ludvika, New York Islanders 1980–1983), Tomas Jonsson (Falun, New York Islanders 1982–1983), and Niklas Lidström (Avesta, Detroit Red Wings 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008).

Not able to make the party, Boqvist’s brother, Adam, saw the Cup via FaceTime.

To read more about the sensational day in Sweden, click HERE.

Aug. 7

It wouldn’t be summer with Lord Stanley having an extended stay in Finland.

On the first of several stops for the Cup in the land of the crowned lion, Niko Mikkola brought the trophy to his hometown of Oulu.

Following a visit to a local children’s hospital, the hulking defenseman with a heart of gold took the Cup to his former school, Kiiminkipuiston koulu, to share it with students.

Closing out the day, he stopped by his childhood rink.

At the rink is a mural of Mikkola, which currently ends with him hoisting the Cup in 2024.

“We’ve been doing the things we didn’t have the time to last year,” Mikkola told NHL.com. “It’s kind of like a different day for me also…It’s very cool to see my old schools, that was very special to me and also the hospital visit was very nice.”

To read more about the Cup’s adventure in Oulu, click HERE.

Aug. 8

From the ice to the grass.

As part of his day with the Cup, assistant coach Tuomo Ruutu brought the towering silver prize to Olympic Stadium in Helskini, Finland.

Prior to winning back-to-back Cups behind the bench with the Panthers, Ruutu spent 12 seasons lacing up his skates in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils from 2003-2016.

Aug. 9

Barkov City is back!

After taking over Tampere, Finland last summer, the Panthers captain – although this time not in front of 15,000 roaring fans at Nokia Arena – threw another party in his hometown.

Hosting a gathering at PadelOne Arena in Kivimiehenkatu, Barkov spent time snapping photos and signing autographs for local kids, with many of them wearing his No. 16 jersey.

Following the event, he got more quality time with the Cup at his lakeside summer home.

"Hopefully, Mom will cook something I can eat out of the Cup," Barkov told NHL.com. "I eat a lot, but I can’t cook. Grilled chicken and grilled sausages, that’s all I can do."

For more on the captain’s day with the Cup, click HERE.

Aug. 10

Boats, roller coasters, and salmon soup.

There were no shortages of thrills during the final stop in Finland.

Returning to his hometown of Espoo, Finland, Anton Lundell took the Cup for a lake view by boat and aerial view by roller coaster.

Making a stop at Linnanmaki, Finland's oldest amusement park, Lundell provided advice to local kids and hopped on the rides he once rode as a kid.

"Linnanmaki was the place that came to mind," Lundell told NHL.com. It's a legendary place, and I've spent a lot of time here, especially as a kid," Lundell said. "Great memories. I also remembered they do a lot of good here together, a lot of charity work, and those things are very important for me."

For more on Lundell's day with the Cup, click HERE.

Aug. 11

Next stop, Riga, Latvia.

One of three Latvians to ever win the Stanley Cup, Uvis Balinskis took the Cup back to where it all began.

Welcomed by fans, the blueliner stopped by Marupe Ice Rink to show Lativan youth hockey players the shiny mug.

Balinskis then made his way to meet up with a former coach and young hockey players at Tukums Ice Rink, a place where much of the defenseman's development grew.

Aug. 12

Riding in style.

Arriving to Pernštýn Square on a horse-drawn carriage in his hometown of Pardubice, Czech Republic, Tomas Nosek was greeted by thousands of fans ready to celebrate his first Stanley Cup.

Fellow Czech and 2025 Cup champion Vitek Vanecek was also in attendance for Nosek's Cup day.

"It is great that so many people came here,” Nosek told NHL.com. “I am enjoying it so much and I hope I'll have a chance to repeat all this in the future."

Not missing the chance to enjoy a meal with the Cup, Nosek ate eggs Benedict out of it, before brining Lord Stanley to an event for youth hockey players at Enteria Arena.

For more on Nosek's day with the Cup, click HERE.

Aug. 18

Starting the day off right with a workout is a little extra better when Lord Stanley is involved.

Returning home with the Cup for the second time, Sam Reinhart got a quick lift in with the Cup before going on a tour in Vancouver.

After the workout, Reinhart visited the West Vancouver Fire Department and patients at BC Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House.

Closing out the day in style, Reinhart brought the Cup on a boat parade on the West Vancouver Centennial Seawalk.

For more on Reinhart's day with the Cup, click HERE.

Aug. 20

Sam Bennett had a two-trophy day.

In addition to spending a second straight summer with the Stanley Cup, the hard-nosed center also brought the Conn Smythe Trophy back home to Toronto.

Coming off a run for the ages, he led Florida with 15 goals in the playoffs.

Prior to snapping some pictures with the Cup at his childhood home in Holland Landing, Bennett took Lord Stanley to Southlake Regional Health Centre in nearby Newmarket to share it with patients and staff.

In true Canadian fashion, he closed out his day at a lake, taking the Cup for a one-of-a-kind wakeboarding experience.

To read more about Bennett’s day, click HERE.

Aug. 21

Taking a page out of Sam Bennett’s book, Aaron Ekblad also spent part of his day on the water.

But before hitting the lake with Lord Stanley, the top-pair defenseman went back to a very special place, taking the trophy to Sadlon Arena, home of the OHL’s Barrie Colts, in Barrie, Ontario.

Before the Panthers selected him with the first overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, Ekblad laced up his skates for the Colts from 2011-14.

Holding an event for the local community at the arena, he took time to snap photos, sign autographs, and even let one lucky young fan wear his Stanley Cup championship ring from 2024.

For more on Ekblad’s special day, click HERE.

Aug. 23

Dmitry Kulikov shared his day with several teammates.

After spending some time with the Stanley Cup on the water in South Florida, the veteran defenseman partied with current and former Panthers, including Matthew Tkachuk, Evan Rodrigues and Vladimir Tarasenko.

A steady presence on the blue line, Kulikov led Florida’s defensemen with 84 hits and recorded five points (two goals, three assists) in the playoffs, including scoring in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Aug. 24

During hockey season, Amerant Bank Arena is the most magical place on Earth.

In the summer?

That honor belongs to Walt Disney World.

Taking the Stanley Cup for a tour around the world, Evan Rodrigues and his family spent their day at Epcot, carrying the silver chalice to all 11 country pavilions at the theme park.

Keeping up with the “rats on the ice” tradition, the versatile forward filled the Cup with stuffed animals of Remy the rat from Disney-Pixar's Ratatouille during the stop in France.

Anyone can cook, but not everyone can be a two-time champion like Rodrigues.

Aug. 28

Nate Schmidt brought the Cup back home to Minnesota.

Spending part of his day at the Municipal Athletic Complex in his hometown of St. Cloud, the veteran defenseman celebrated with friends, family and hundreds of local fans.

"I can't really believe it's actually here; I've been dreaming about this my whole life," Schmidt told the SC Times.

Leaving a lasting impact despite spending just one season with the Panthers, Schmidt ranked second among the team's defensemen with 12 points (3G, 9A) in the playoffs.

Aug. 31

Like father, like son.

Spending his second straight summer with the Stanley Cup, Gustav Forsling celebrated in South Florida instead of his native Sweden this time around.

In addition to spending time at home with friends and family, the smooth-skating defenseman took the Stanley Cup out for a cruise in the ocean.

Making memories that will last a lifetime, the best moment from the day came when Forsling’s young son, Bo, lifted a miniature Cup next in unison with his dad.

Someday, maybe Bo will follow in his father’s footsteps and win the real thing!

Sept. 6

He's also "Mr. Clutch" in the community.

As part of his day with the Cup, Carter Veraheghe shared the trophy with members of Best Buddies, the Special Olympics and the Panthers’ adaptive hockey team.

“Seeing them so happy and just enjoying being together and being included in everything is great,” Verhaeghe told the Miami Herald. “We have three great organizations here. To see them all together, making new friends and to see them with the Cup, too, they’re going crazy. It’s so special for them to have this opportunity.”