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The beloved broadcast series that defined Canadian hockey for generations is concluding after its partnership with Rogers Sportsnet ended, raising questions about the future of the brand and the next chapter for the networks involved.
After 75 years of free over‑the‑air coverage, the beloved Hockey Night in Canada will conclude, making way for a new era of NHL broadcasting.
The final CBC broadcast of Hockey Night in Canada marks the close of a nearly century‑long tradition, prompting reflections on its historic role and the challenges facing Canadian cultural institutions.
With Hockey Night in Canada moving from CBC to Rogers Sportsnet, the network faces a smaller audience and mounting financial pressure, prompting calls for a new host, panel and overall format.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has announced the termination of its long‑standing Hockey Night in Canada telecast, citing a failed agreement with Rogers Sportsnet. The move affects viewers in Metro Detroit who relied on CBC for Saturday night NHL games, while Sportsnet will continue to air the contests amid growing criticism over the loss of free access.
The broadcaster will no longer carry NHL games but will continue to use the historic Hockey Night in Canada name, a staple of Canadian sports broadcasting since 1931.
A joint statement confirmed the termination of the sub‑licensing deal, paving the way for a new era of Canadian sports broadcasting.
The iconic Saturday night hockey broadcast will not air on CBC for the 2026‑27 season, ending a decades‑long partnership and signaling a major realignment of NHL rights in Canada.
A historic broadcasting partnership concludes as Rogers secures a 12‑year, $11‑billion agreement to cover all NHL games across multiple platforms, leaving the future of the iconic Hockey Night in Canada brand uncertain.
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.
On June 16, 2026, CBC announced the end of its NHL broadcast partnership, shifting the iconic "Hockey Night in Canada" to Rogers Sportsnet.