Rogers Moves Monday Night NHL Games to Sportsnet+
The telecommunications giant is shifting its Monday Night Hockey broadcasts exclusively to its proprietary streaming service.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Hockey
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Rogers has migrated its Monday Night Hockey package to the Sportsnet+ streaming platform. Fans are now required to hold a subscription to access the 13 games featured in the broadcast schedule.
Why it matters
The move is designed to maximize revenue from sports fans as telecommunications firms combat the industry-wide rise in cord-cutting. By locking content behind a paywall, the company aims to incentivise viewers to transition to Rogers as their primary cable provider.
The Sportsnet+ streaming package carries a monthly subscription cost of $34.99. This move is part of the broader 12-year, $11-billion NHL broadcast rights deal held by Rogers.
The players
Rogers
A major Canadian telecommunications and media company that holds extensive broadcast rights for professional sports leagues.
Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment
A Canadian professional sports and entertainment company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs
A professional ice hockey team based in Toronto that competes in the National Hockey League.
The details
Games previously available on linear television are now exclusive to the Sportsnet+ platform, though existing Rogers cable subscribers receive the package at no additional cost. Furthermore, nearly a quarter of all Toronto Maple Leafs games will be streamed this season, with six contests airing on Amazon Prime.
Timeline
The Monday Night Hockey schedule officially begins on October 5, 2026.
A Maple Leafs game against the San Jose Sharks occurs on October 19, 2026.
The Maple Leafs face the Calgary Flames on October 26, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This move reflects a broader industry shift toward digital-first sports consumption, forcing viewers to navigate fragmented streaming options. It signals a departure from the traditional model where high-profile games were primarily accessible through cable bundles.
Viewers must now pay $34.99 per month for a Sportsnet+ subscription to view the 13 games in the Monday night package. Rogers cable subscribers are exempt from this cost, as they receive the streaming access bundled with their existing service.
The takeaway
Fans should review their current cable and streaming bundles to determine if they maintain access to the full slate of their team's games. As more content moves behind digital paywalls, bundling remains the primary strategy for managing entertainment costs.
Further reading
For more context on how broadcast changes are affecting viewership, visit our Hockey section.
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