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CBC Cancels Punjabi Hockey Night After Rogers Deal Fails

8/16/2026

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CBC announced on Friday 2026-08-15 that Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada will not return for the 2026-27 NHL season.
The decision came after CBC failed to renew its broadcast agreement with Rogers.
The show averaged 1,500 viewers per game, with over half of broadcasts under 1,000, concluding an 18-year run that began in 2008.
CBC has not announced a replacement Punjabi NHL broadcast, leaving Punjabi-speaking fans uncertain about future coverage.

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CBC announced on Friday 2026-08-15 that Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada will not return for the 2026-27 NHL season.
The decision came after CBC failed to renew its broadcast agreement with Rogers.
The show averaged 1,500 viewers per game, with over half of broadcasts under 1,000, concluding an 18-year run that began in 2008.
CBC has not announced a replacement Punjabi NHL broadcast, leaving Punjabi-speaking fans uncertain about future coverage.