Tomorrow Is Everett's Biggest Sports Friday in Years: WHL Final Game 1 at 7 PM and an AquaSox Noon Doubleheader Both Happen May 8

Q: What’s happening in Everett sports on Friday, May 8, 2026?
A: Two major sporting events are happening in Everett on Friday, May 8 — the Everett Silvertips host the Prince Albert Raiders in WHL Championship Final Game 1 at Angel of the Winds Arena at 7:00 PM PT, and the Everett AquaSox host the Hillsboro Hops in a daytime doubleheader at Funko Field starting at 12:05 PM. It is the most action-packed single sports day the city has seen in years.

Put this one on the calendar with a red marker. On Friday, May 8, 2026, Everett is hosting two major sporting events at the same time — a WHL Championship Final Game 1 and an AquaSox doubleheader — less than two miles apart. If you have ever wondered whether Everett is a real sports city, tomorrow answers the question.

Here is everything you need to know to make the most of it.

Event 1: AquaSox vs. Hillsboro Hops — Noon Doubleheader at Funko Field

When: Friday, May 8 — first game starts at 12:05 PM PT
Where: Funko Field, 3900 Broadway, Everett
Tickets: milb.com/everett or box office day-of

The AquaSox play a rare midday doubleheader to open the weekend portion of their 6-game home series against the Hillsboro Hops (Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate). Two regulation games starting at noon means you get your baseball in the afternoon, leaving your evening completely open for whatever is happening seven blocks over at Angel of the Winds.

The Frogs came into this homestand hot — they swept their first two games of the series and the roster is playing confident baseball. The prospect names driving attention right now: Felnin Celesten (back-to-back NWL Player of the Week, team-leading 26 hits), Luke Stevenson (Mariners No. 8 prospect, .500 OBP in April), and Brandon Eike (6 HR on the season). Noon baseball on a sunny May Friday in Everett with this group is exactly what minor league baseball is supposed to feel like.

The doubleheader format means games are shorter — typically 7 innings each. Plan for 2.5 to 3 hours total. A noon start should wrap by 3:00-3:30 PM, giving you four hours before the WHL Final face-off.

Event 2: Silvertips vs. Prince Albert Raiders — WHL Final Game 1 at Angel of the Winds Arena

When: Friday, May 8 — face-off at 7:00 PM PT
Where: Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett
TV/Stream: TSN (Canada) / Victory+ (US streaming)
Tickets: Available at everettsilvertips.com/playoffs — check the Ticket+Drink combo offer

This is the one. After a franchise-best regular season (54 wins, 111 points, two straight Scotty Munro Trophies), a sweep of Portland, a five-game win over Kelowna, and a sweep of the Penticton Vees in the Western Conference Final, the Everett Silvertips are in the WHL Championship Final for the first time since 2018. Their opponent, the Prince Albert Raiders, eliminated the defending WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers to get here.

The Silvertips have never won the Ed Chynoweth Cup. This roster — built around 16-year-old Landon DuPont (leading WHL defensemen in playoff scoring), goaltender Anders Miller (12-0-1, .936 save percentage), Matias Vanhanen (19 playoff points), and Julius Miettinen (18 playoff points) — is the best chance this franchise has ever had to change that. Angel of the Winds Arena at Game 1 of a WHL Final is not a normal Friday night hockey crowd. It is an atmosphere.

The Ticket+Drink combo offer is available through the Silvertips playoff ticket page — good way to get both games at a slight discount if you are making a night of it.

The Fan’s Guide to Doing Both

This is completely achievable. Here is one way to structure the day:

11:30 AM — Arrive at Funko Field. Grab a hot dog, find your seat, enjoy the pregame atmosphere.
12:05 PM — First game of the doubleheader begins.
~2:00 PM — Second game of the doubleheader underway.
~3:30 PM — Baseball wraps. Head downtown. Eat something. The area around Angel of the Winds Arena has food options along Hewitt and in the transit hub.
5:30-6:00 PM — Doors open at AOTW. This is a WHL Final — do not show up late.
7:00 PM — Puck drops. The Silvertips and Raiders start playing for the Ed Chynoweth Cup.
~10:00 PM — Game ends. You either watched an Everett win or you are already thinking about Game 2 on Saturday.

Funko Field is at 3900 Broadway. Angel of the Winds Arena is at 2000 Hewitt Ave. The drive between them is under five minutes; it is walkable in about 25 minutes if you want to stretch after the baseball. Parking is available near both venues. If you are driving between the two, the afternoon gap gives you plenty of time — this is not a sprint.

Why This Day Matters

There are moments when a city’s sports calendar aligns in a way that only happens once in a while. Everett is not a huge city, but tomorrow it has two professional-level sporting events happening simultaneously in venues seven blocks apart. The AquaSox are a legitimate prospect showcase for one of baseball’s most interesting farm systems. The Silvertips are playing in the WHL Championship Final with a roster capable of winning it.

And on Saturday, the AquaSox have Star Wars Night at 7:05 PM and the Silvertips play WHL Final Game 2 at 6:00 PM — so the weekend has two more major events lined up right behind Friday’s doubleheader.

Whatever you choose to do tomorrow: buy the tickets, get to the venue on time, and remember this stretch of Everett sports for a while. It does not come around every year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the AquaSox doubleheader start on May 8?

The AquaSox vs. Hillsboro Hops doubleheader begins at 12:05 PM PT on Friday, May 8 at Funko Field. Both games are typically 7 innings in doubleheader format.

What time does WHL Final Game 1 start on May 8?

WHL Championship Final Game 1 starts at 7:00 PM PT on Friday, May 8 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.

How far apart are Funko Field and Angel of the Winds Arena?

About 1.5 miles — a 5-minute drive or a 25-minute walk. The afternoon gap between the doubleheader and the WHL Final face-off gives fans plenty of time to move between venues.

Where can I get WHL Final Game 1 tickets?

Tickets for the Silvertips WHL Championship Final are available at everettsilvertips.com/playoffs and through Ticketmaster. A Ticket+Drink combo offer is available through the Silvertips playoff ticket page.

What other events are happening in Everett sports this weekend?

Saturday, May 9 features AquaSox Star Wars Night at 7:05 PM at Funko Field (limited-edition jerseys, character meet-and-greet, postgame fireworks) AND Silvertips WHL Final Game 2 at 6:00 PM at Angel of the Winds Arena. The full sports weekend runs Thursday through Sunday.