Wed 18 Mar 2026 - 07:00AM

CUP FINAL INTERVIEW: DANNY STEWART

Head Coach Danny Stewart spoke to Panthers TV as Nottingham Panthers undergo final preparations for the 2026 Challenge Cup Final at the Motorpoint Arena.

The two Midlands rivals go head-to-head for the first piece of domestic silverware of the season tonight (19:30 face-off).

Stewy talks about what his side need to do to be successful and also explains where the dangers will come from Coventry.

He also discusses how his players understand the importance of the cup final, but also how it's important they keep their emotions in check.

Click below to watch his interview on Panthers TV.

Follow the Challenge Cup Final on TV and radio
If you weren't lucky enough to get a ticket for the final, you can follow the action on TV, online and radio.

Fans can watch live on Premier Sports and more information about how to subscribe is on their website here.

The Premier Sports coverage - led by Aaron Murphy and former Panthers player and coach Paul Adey - will also be available on the Elite League TV website both in the UK and overseas.

The game is priced at £18 and can be purchased here. Coverage on all platforms gets under way at 19:00 with all the pre-match build-up including interviews from both camps.

BBC Radio Nottingham will have full-match commentary on the final on 103.8fm, 95.5fm and digital radio with Owen Bradley and former Panthers netminder Dan Green.

It will also be available online here and their coverage gets under way at 19:00.