In brief: Canadian NHL broadcast rights are undergoing a major shift. Starting the 2026-27 season, Sportsnet will be the exclusive national English-language broadcaster, ending CBC's 74-year run. The upcoming NHL Draft is June 26-27, with the new season expected to begin in September.
New Era for NHL Broadcasts in Canada
The 2026 Stanley Cup Finals concluded on June 14, with the Carolina Hurricanes claiming the championship. Attention now turns to the upcoming NHL Draft on June 26-27, and the highly anticipated 2026-27 season, expected to begin in September. A major development for Canadian viewers is the end of CBC Television's 74-year relationship with the NHL, as it will no longer sub-license coverage from Rogers starting next season. This means national NHL games will no longer be available on free-to-air channels like CBC, Citytv, or Omni Television.
Rogers Sports & Media, through Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, has secured a new 12-year exclusive national English-language broadcast deal for the regular season, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and special events, commencing with the 2026-27 season. Sportsnet will now be the sole destination for all national Saturday games.
How Canadians Can Watch NHL Hockey
For Canadian cord-cutters, Sportsnet and its streaming service, Sportsnet+, are now the primary destinations for national NHL content. Sportsnet+ subscriptions begin at $30 per month. Additionally, TSN will continue to air regional games for specific Canadian teams, including the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Winnipeg Jets.
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