Toronto Maple Leafs fans will be able to watch their team make the first-overall selection together.
The Maple Leafs will be hosting a 2026 NHL Draft Watch Party presented by Rogers at Scotiabank Arena on June 26, the team announced Wednesday.
Tickets for the event go on sale on June 11 with a $10 donation to MLSE Foundation serving as admission.
“The first-overall pick carries a special place in the history of this franchise,” general manager John Chayka said in a statement. “From Wendel Clark to Auston Matthews, those players have helped shape generations of Maple Leafs hockey. We’re excited to share this moment with our fans as we welcome the next player to begin that journey in Toronto.”
The event will feature many different experiences:
Live Programming: The draft will be aired live on the videoboard.
Alumni Integration: Former No. 1 overall pick Wendel Clark will be in attendance, along with Darryl Sittler and other Maple Leafs legends.
Activation Stations: Fans can walk the arena floor and engage with interactive stations.
Behind-the-Scenes Access: Attendees will have access to the Maple Leafs' dressing room and media centre.
Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg are the top-ranked prospects in the draft.
