CBC Sports expands live coverage of U SPORTS Men’s and Women’s Hockey Championships

U SPORTS is excited to announce that CBC Sports will provide live broadcast coverage of the gold medal games from both the 2026 U SPORTS Men’s and Women’s Hockey Championships onSunday, March 22, 2026 on CBC TV and CBC Gem.  

For the first time, Canadian university hockey’s national champions will be crowned live on CBC TV, showcasing the skill, speed, and passion of U SPORTS student-athletes to fans across the country. 

The entire 2026 U SPORTS men’s and women’s hockey championships will be broadcast on CBC Sports digital platforms, including CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca and CBC Sports’ YouTube channel. The championships will also be covered in French by Radio-Canada Sports digital platform (ICI Tou.tv) while TVA Sports provides French-language television coverage of both gold medal games.   

The 2026 Women’s Hockey Championship, hosted in Waterloo Region in Ontario, will be produced by Dome Productions. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, the 2026 Men’s Hockey Championship, all digital broadcasts will be produced by Universum Media Inc., with Dome Productions handling the television production of the gold medal game for CBC. 

Each championship features eight of the top U SPORTS men’s and women’s hockey programs, including the host Waterloo Warriors (women’s hockey) and the Saint Mary’s University Huskies (men’s hockey), who earn direct entry into the respective tournaments.  

U SPORTS also announced today the schedule for the championships.   

Game times and ticket information are now available at USPORTSTickets.ca. 

From the classroom to the community, and onto the ice, U SPORTS hockey continues to serve as apathway to professional leagues, international play, and future careers. CBC Sports’ broadcast ensures that Canadians from coast to coast to coast can witness that journey firsthand. 

WHAT THEY SAID 

Pierre Arsenault, Chief Executive Officer of U SPORTS 
“CBC’s support for Canadian university sport demonstrates the growing appetite to celebrate our student-athletes on the biggest stage. These championships not only spotlight the very best hockey talent in Canada but also highlight the academic and leadership success that defines the U SPORTS experience. Our student-athletes are building futures both on the ice and in their careers — and we’re proud to share those stories with Canadians.”  

Chris Wilson, Executive Director, Sports & Olympics, CBC 
“We’re proud to expand our partnership with U SPORTS by offering live hosted coverage of the men’s and women’s gold medal hockey games on CBC TV and CBC Gem. This, in addition to the championships streaming on CBC’s digital platforms, will provide more opportunity than ever before to showcase the next generation of Canadian hockey stars and bring the excitement of Canadian university hockey to audiences across the country.”    

Ari Grossman, Tournament Chair, University of Waterloo 
“We are excited to welcome the nation back to Waterloo Region for the 2026 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship. Hosting this event is an incredible opportunity to showcase both the talent of our student-athletes and the spirit of our community. Having the gold medal game broadcast on CBC ensures that fans across Canada will experience the skill, speed, and determination that define U SPORTS hockey.”  

Scott Gray, Director of Athletics & Recreation, Saint Mary’s University 
“Halifax has a proud tradition of hosting world-class hockey events, and we can’t wait to add the 2026 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship to that legacy. With the gold medal final airing live on CBC, Canadians everywhere will see the energy, passion, and excellence that make this tournament so special, while our city once again gets to shine as a premier destination for championship hockey.” 

Carly Orth, 5th year student-athlete – Waterloo Warriors women’s hockey team 
“Playing for a national championship is something we all dream about and knowing that our game will be on CBC across the country makes it even more special. It’s a chance to show Canadians the level of skill, speed, and intensity in U SPORTS hockey — and to inspire the next generation of players who want to balance both school and sport.” 

Charlie Da Fonseca, Captain – Saint Mary’s Huskies men’s hockey team  
“To compete for a national title on live television is an incredible opportunity. CBC’s broadcast puts a spotlight on everything U SPORTS represents — not just high-level hockey, but the dedication it takes to succeed in the classroom and prepare for careers beyond the rink. It’s an honour to share that story with fans from coast to coast.”