The first place in the 2026 Challenge Cup Final will be decided on Wednesday night. Sheffield Steelers host Nottingham Panthers three goals down on aggregate as they meet in the second leg at the Utilita Arena. Whoever comes out on top across the two games will book their place in this season’s Challenge Cup Final.
Back in league action on Friday, leaders Belfast Giants host the second-placed Steelers as they look to extend the six-point gap they have built at the top. Meanwhile, Coventry Blaze travel to face Dundee Stars for the final time this regular season.
On Saturday, Dundee head to face Glasgow Clan in a Scottish derby, while Coventry return home to take on Guildford Flames. Cardiff Devils host Fife Flyers, and the Panthers welcome Manchester Storm a week after their 5-1 defeat in Manchester.
The weekend is rounded out by four games on Sunday. Sheffield hosting Cardiff could prove pivotal in the title race for whichever side comes away without points, while Belfast travel to Fife. Manchester host Glasgow before Nottingham head to Guildford in the final game of the week.
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