KC Mavericks return home for Kelly Cup Playoffs this weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Mavericks return home to Cable Dahmer Arena this weekend to host the Tahoe Knight Monsters in the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Game 1 is scheduled for Friday, April 24. The puck will drop at 7:05 p.m.

Game 2 will take place Saturday, April 25, at 6:05 p.m.

The Mavericks enter the postseason as the ECHL regular-season champions.

Kansas City maintained first place in the standings for the majority of the 2025–26 season, earning home ice advantage.

The organization’s success also earned General Manager and Head Coach Tad O’Had title of 2025–26 ECHL Coach of the Year. He received the John Brophy Award following a vote by league coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media members.

The winner of the first-round series will advance to the second-round of the Kelly Cup playoffs.

Tickets for this weekend’s games are still available. Get them online at kcmavericks.com.

You can also watch Saturday night’s Maverick’s playoff game on KSMO at 6 p.m.