The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards are scheduled to air live on Sunday, May 31, at 8 p.m.

ET, originating from the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto.

This year's ceremony is anticipated to draw significant attention, partly due to the breakout success of the series "Heated Rivalry," whose prominent stars are expected to be in attendance.

Andrew Phung will host the event, which will be broadcast across major Canadian networks including CBC, CTV, and Global.

For those looking to stream the event, options include CBC Gem, Crave, and STACKTV.

Canadian viewers can access a free live stream via CBC Gem.

International viewers, including those in the U.K., can use a VPN service to connect to a Canadian server to watch the broadcast.

"Heated Rivalry" has garnered considerable buzz, securing 18 Canadian Screen Award nominations.

These include a nod for Best Drama Series for Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady.

Individual acting nominations include Hudson Williams and François Arnaud for Best Lead Performer, Drama Series, and Sophie Nélisse and Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova for Best Supporting Performer, Drama.

Nadine Bhabha also received a nomination for Best Guest Performance, Drama Series.

Williams and Nélisse are among the cast members confirmed to attend the awards.

The series has already seen success during the Canadian Screen Awards week, having collected several scripted television wins prior to the main telecast.

This early recognition builds momentum for its remaining nominations, particularly in the Best Drama Series category and the lead drama performer races.

The show's strong performance at these awards is notable, as its Canadian origins meant it was ineligible for several major American television awards.

Based on Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers” novels, "Heated Rivalry" features Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov.

The narrative centers on the secret, long-term relationship between these two rival hockey stars, forming the emotional core of the Crave series.