The Florida Panthers Celebrate Winning the 2024 Stanley Cup
The Florida Panthers Celebrate Winning the 2024 Stanley Cup at E11EVEN Miami, on Wednesday, June 26. Earlier in the Night, the Team Dined at CATCH Miami BeachPhoto Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN Miami)

Where the Florida Panthers Celebrate: Inside Miami’s Go-To Hotspots for Stanley Cup-Worthy Nights

From Post-Game Dinners at CATCH Miami Beach to Champagne Showers at E11EVEN, These Venues Are the Unofficial After-Hours Headquarters of South Florida’s Stanley Cup Champions
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As the Florida Panthers make yet another electrifying run toward the Stanley Cup Finals, fans looking to immerse themselves in that high-octane, championship mindset should look no further than the local spots favored by the team itself. These aren’t just restaurants and nightlife spots—they’ve become integral to the post-win ritual of South Florida’s most celebrated hockey franchise.

CATCH Miami Beach: Where Victory Tastes Like Four Courses

Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, & Aaron Ekblad
The Florida Panthers Celebrated Their 2024 Stanley Cup Victory With a Dinner at CATCH Miami Beach on Wednesday, June 26. Later That Night, the Team Continued the Festivities at E11EVEN MiamiPhoto Credit: WorldRedEye.com

Following their historic 2024 Stanley Cup win, the Panthers chose CATCH Miami Beach as the backdrop for their first celebratory dinner. The team took over half of the main dining room for an indulgent four-course meal, marking the occasion with style and spectacle.

Matthew Tkachuk
Matthew TkachukPhoto Credit: WorldRedEye.com

Midway through the night, team captain Aleksander Barkov made his way through the restaurant with the Stanley Cup in hand, met by cheers and applause from diners. Meanwhile, Matthew Tkachuk and Aaron Ekblad gave the moment an extra jolt of celebration—raising the trophy high and pouring beer straight from its gleaming bowl.

The Florida Panthers Celebrate Winning the 2024 Stanley Cup
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E11EVEN Miami: From Ice Rink to Ultraclub

A Player Toasts the Crowd With the Stanley Cup in Hand
Champagne Showers and Victory Cheers Mark the Panthers’ Epic Night OutPhoto Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN Miami)

Once dinner wrapped, the Panthers’ party shifted into high gear at E11EVEN Miami, the city’s iconic 24/7 ultraclub. As the players arrived, the DJ welcomed them with Queen’s “We Are the Champions”, igniting a full-scale celebration that included smoke machines, confetti, and an eruption of strobe lights.

Center stage became ground zero for the team’s champagne shower—over 10 bottles popped, sprayed, and shared with a sea of ecstatic fans. Among the revelers were Carter Verhaeghe, Kyle Okposo, Sam Bennett, Ryan Lomberg (who crowd-surfed mid-celebration), and of course, Barkov and Tkachuk, who held court with the Cup.

Florida Panthers Celebrate Their Win at E11EVEN
Florida Panthers Celebrate Their Win With the Stanley Cup at E11EVENPhoto Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN Miami)

Vitolo & Takato: Sophisticated Favorites with a Loyal Following

Rounding out the Panthers’ go-to destinations are Vitolo and Takato, two elevated dining experiences that balance luxury with approachability. These spots have become favorites for more low-key team gatherings, where fine Japanese and Italian cuisine provide the backdrop for conversation, recovery, and off-ice camaraderie.

Whether you're chasing playoff thrills or simply want to channel championship spirit, these Miami mainstays offer a front-row seat to the Panthers' off-ice lifestyle. Because when you're dining and dancing where the champions do, every night feels like a win.
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