CBC’s Beloved ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ Broadcasts Its Final Game
The iconic Saturday night hockey broadcast that defined Canadian living for generations has ended, sparking nostalgia, debate and a new direction for public broadcasting.
Jun 25, 2026
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The End of an Era: Hockey Night in Canada Signs Off After 74 Years
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.
Jun 25, 2026
The End of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC and the Rise of Sportsnet
After nearly a century of bringing hockey to Canadian living rooms, CBC will no longer air Hockey Night in Canada. Sportsnet steps in to carry the tradition, while Rogers Communications and other partners reshape the media landscape.
Jun 17, 2026
CBC says goodbye to NHL after 74 years, turning Saturday nights to Olympic sports
After more than seven decades of bringing NHL games to Canadian households, the CBC will end its broadcast role, focusing instead on Olympic sports, while Rogers and Sportsnet take over the league’s media rights.
Jun 17, 2026
CBC Ends NHL Broadcast Deal, Keeps Hockey Night Brand
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.
Jun 16, 2026
The End of an Era: Hockey Night in Canada Leaves CBC After Decades on Air
For the first time, Hockey Night in Canada will not air on the CBC this fall, ending a legacy that shaped Canadian sports culture for generations.
Jun 16, 2026