​​​Nearly $80 million in donations and pledges raised through Hockey Night over five years in support of local health care​

BRAMPTON, ON (August 20, 2026) – Hockey stars, legends and thousands of fans came together at the CAA Centre last night for an unforgettable Hockey Night in Brampton, raising $2,525,000 in support of William Osler Health System Foundation and Brampton’s second hospital. Team Messier, coached by Gary Roberts and Coach Chippy, and Team Rielly, coached by Wendel Clark and Paul Coffey, went head-to-head in a high-energy charity game that brought together hockey, community and an important cause.

​Hockey Night in Brampton 2026 raised more than $2.5 million in support of Brampton’s second hospital. Credit: City of Brampton

With this year’s fundraising total, Hockey Night in Brampton has now raised nearly $80 million in support of Brampton’s second hospital, continuing the event’s incredible momentum and helping expand access to health care for Brampton’s growing community.​

The 2026 lineup​ brought together some of the biggest names in hockey, including NHL stars and rising talent Dylan Strome, Owen Power, Peter Holland, Michael Misa, Pavel Mintyukov and Stephen Halliday, alongside Mark Giordano, Nikolai Borschevsky, Kirk Muller, Curtis Joseph, Ryan Getzlaf, Joe Kocur, Kris Versteeg, Cody Hodgson, PWHL stars Emily Clark and Jaime Bourbonnais, and more!

Team Captain Morgan Rielly celebrates on the ice during Hockey Night in Brampton 2026 at the CAA Centre. Credit: City of Brampton

More than a game

The excitement extended beyond the action on the ice, with fans getting the chance to meet hockey legends during two pre-game autograph sessions presented by 407 ETR, featuring Paul Coffey, Ryan Getzlaf, Joe Kocur, Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour and Gary Roberts.

Hockey legend Doug Gilmour meets with fans during the 407 ETR Meet and Greet at Hockey Night in Brampton 2026. Credit: City of Brampton

During intermission, renowned stickhandling specialist and Canadian national athlete Pavel Barber took centre ice for a live skills challenge, while Canadian sports broadcaster Rod Black returned as event host.​

Powered by community support

Hockey Night in Brampton continues to bring the community together around a shared goal: supporting expanded health care and the development of Brampton’s second hospital.

The City of Brampton thanks the players, coaches, sponsors, donors, partners, volunteers and fans whose generosity and support helped make this year’s event possible.

The City of Brampton thanks 407 ETR, the official Meet and Greet Sponsor, Changemaker Sponsors Argo Development Corp., Capital Power, Charger Logistics, DG Group, LiUNA, Argo Transit and Paradise Developments, and General Sponsors Amazon, Caliber Homes, Great Gulf, Holborn Group, Juel Group, Rogers, Orlando Corporation and Pattison Outdoor for their generous support of Hockey Night in Brampton 2026.​

Quotes​

“Hockey Night in Brampton continues to show the incredible generosity and community spirit that define our city. To see thousands of fans come together with some of the biggest names in hockey and raise more than $2.5 million for Brampton’s second hospital is truly remarkable. With nearly $80 million raised over the years, this event shows what we can accomplish when our community comes together for a shared purpose. Thank you to our Team Captains Mark Messier and Morgan Rielly, all the players and coaches, our sponsors, donors, volunteers and every fan who joined us for this unforgettable night. Together, we are helping build the health care our growing community needs and deserves.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton​

“Hockey Night in Brampton is a wonderful celebration of the strength, generosity and community spirit that makes Brampton so special. We are incredibly grateful to Mayor Brown, members of Council, the players, sponsors, volunteers and everyone who continues to come together in support of local health care. This incredible event has played a significant role in advancing support for Brampton’s second hospital, the new Peel Memorial Hospital. It is a remarkable reflection of what we can accomplish when our community comes together with a shared purpose. We’re proud to celebrate our love of hockey while helping build a healthier future for our community.” - Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, William Osler Health System

“The success of Hockey Night in Brampton is a powerful reflection of what makes this community so special. Thank you to Mayor Brown, Brampton City Council, the sponsors, and the passionate hockey fans who came out for this year’s event. Your generosity and commitment are helping turn the vision of Brampton’s second hospital into a reality and creating a healthier future for our community.” - Shelagh Barry, Interim President and CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation