Triumph to make first appearance in 17 years NHL Stanley Cup Finals

The band will perform a three-song set to kick off the event

Rogers, OEG Sports & Entertainment and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced that multi-platinum, award-winning rock band The Glorious Sons will headline the Rogers Festival at the Final, a free outdoor concert in the ICE District ahead of Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers on Friday, June 6th. Joining them for a special performance are Canadian rock legends Triumph, adding to the celebration in downtown Edmonton.

The Glorious Sons will deliver a full headlining set before Game 2, featuring fan favorites and chart-topping hits. Kicking off the event, Triumph will take the stage for their first public performance since 2008, treating fans to a three-song set including their iconic hit โ€œLay It On The Line,โ€ which has become a rallying anthem for Canadians during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The performances will begin at 3:40 pm MT in the Play Alberta Fan Park outside Rogers Place before the 6 pm MT game time on Friday. The concert will be free of charge and open to fans of all ages, with Play Alberta Fan Park gates opening at 3 pm MT. No ticket will be required to view the performances as fans can simply scan their LOILTY Rewards membership QR code for entry.

A special concert viewing area will be reserved for Rogers customers through Rogers Beyond the Seat, a national program that delivers premier sports and entertainment experiences to Rogers customers across the country.

โ€œWeโ€™re thrilled to bring Triumph to the Rogers Festival at the Final, building on the success of our ad campaign that introduced a whole new generation of music fans to this iconic band,โ€ states Terrie Tweddle, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Rogers. โ€œTogether with The Glorious Sons we know Oilers fans will enjoy a fantastic show ahead of Game 2.โ€

Portions of each performance will be featured in coverage of the Stanley Cup Final game broadcasts on June 6th, which begin at 7:30 pm ET on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports in Canada and on TNT, truTV and Max in the U.S.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn