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Prime Video and Rogers Communications have agreed to a 12‑year arrangement that will bring NHL regular‑season games to Wednesday evenings and three playoff series each year to Canadian viewers, with all content available in English and French and no additional fees for subscribers.
The historic Saturday night broadcast that defined Canadian hockey for generations has been cancelled, sparking nostalgia, debate, and a shift toward youth and women’s hockey.
The long‑running CBC tradition of Hockey Night in Canada will conclude after the current season, marking the end of a 74‑year cultural touchstone. The decision follows Rogers Communications' $11 billion acquisition of NHL rights, which will prioritize its Sportsnet+ platform over traditional over‑the‑air broadcasts.
Sportsnet announced the end of its long‑standing partnership with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, marking the close of a 74‑year tradition and raising questions about public access to NHL hockey.
The iconic Saturday night broadcast will leave the CBC after nearly seven decades, as Rogers retains the Hockey Night in Canada brand following an expired licensing agreement.