The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, and May 6, 2026, is packed with must-watch action across the sports calendar. Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or just looking for something to keep you on the edge of your seat, we've got your viewing guide sorted. From early-morning Australian Rules Football to a full slate of college softball tournaments, here's how to catch the best games today.
Start your day early with the AFL Men's competition as the Fremantle Dockers take on the Hawthorn Hawks in Round 9. It's a Thursday morning treat on FS2/Fox One at 5:56 a.m. ET—perfect for the truly dedicated sports fan. Later, college football enthusiasts can dive into "With the First Pick" on CBS Sports Network at 1 p.m., where draft prospects and team strategies take center stage.
On the links, the PGA Works Collegiate Championship wraps up with the final round from The Park in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tune into Golf Channel at 4 p.m. for live coverage, featuring announcers Anna Jackson, Steve Burkowski, Jim Gallagher Jr., and Brentley Romine. Before that, catch the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship Selection Show at 2 p.m. on Golf Channel to see which teams are heading to the big dance.
Lacrosse fans won't want to miss "Game On: Journey to the NCAA Championship" on ESPN2 at 7 p.m., spotlighting both men's and women's teams as they battle for glory. It's a compelling look at the road to the title game.
Softball dominates the afternoon and evening with multiple conference tournaments. The ACC Softball Tournament kicks off first-round action from Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, on ACC Network/ESPN Unlimited. The lineup includes Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech at 11 a.m., Louisville vs. North Carolina State at 1:30 p.m., Clemson vs. North Carolina at 5 p.m., and Virginia vs. Pittsburgh at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss the "All ACC" segments between games for in-depth analysis.
Meanwhile, the Big Ten Softball Tournament begins at Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park. Watch Minnesota vs. Washington at 11 a.m., Michigan vs. Ohio State at 1:30 p.m., Purdue vs. Wisconsin at 4 p.m., and Penn State vs. Northwestern at 6:30 p.m., all on Big Ten Network/Fox One. The "B1G Live: Game Break" at 6:30 p.m. keeps you updated on all the action.
Out west, the Mountain West Softball Tournament opens with New Mexico vs. Fresno State at 6 p.m. and Nevada vs. Colorado State at 9 p.m. on the Mountain West Network. And in the SEC, the second round continues from Lexington, Kentucky, with Auburn vs. Texas A&M at 11 a.m. and Mississippi State vs. Arkansas on SEC Network/ESPN Unlimited.
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