For generations, Hockey Night in Canada has been an integral part of our identities as Canadians. It has brought together Canadian families from Coast to Coast for several generations. From the spirited commentary to the iconic theme song, Hockey Night in Canada is more than just a television program; it is woven into the fabric of Canadian culture.

Today, on June 16th, 2026, it was announced that CBC will no longer broadcast Hockey Night in Canada. This is due to a sub-licensing agreement with Rogers Sportsnet expiring, and the 2 companies failing to come to a new agreement. 

What does this mean for Canadians? It means that beginning with next year’s season, Canadians will have to pay more, or simply pay, to watch hockey broadcasts, as there will be no public broadcasting options for hockey in Canada. Not only does this mark the end of an era for Canadians, but yet another step towards a world full of subscription models and gatekeeping what once was an accessible, Nation-wide tradition behind a paywall. This move will, without a doubt, prevent a large number of Canadian families in their ability to tune into this time-honoured tradition. It will mark one of the biggest platforms for Canadian stories being lost to time.

Our goal with this petition is to garner support from fellow Canadians for CBC and Rogers Sportsnet to reconsider this decision, and find a way to continue publicly broadcasting hockey games, so all Canadians can enjoy Saturday Night Hockey on a level playing field; the way it should be.