The Gagarin Cup Finals is the championship series of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), which is a professional ice hockey league in Europe and Asia. Named after the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the finals determine the league champion each season. The series typically features the top two teams from the KHL playoffs competing in a best-of-seven format. The Gagarin Cup was first awarded in 2009, and it has since become a prestigious trophy in the world of ice hockey. Teams from various countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus, participate in the KHL, making the finals a showcase of international talent and competition.