Battle of the Blades premiering September 19th

BATTLE OF THE BLADES launches with a special two-hour premiere on Thursday, September 19 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. Fans of all ages are invited to watch athletes from two of Canada’s favourite sports — figure skating and hockey — as they pair up in a live, high-stakes figure skating competition for the charity of their choice.

Tickets are available now for live tapings on Thursdays from September 19 to October 31