Arviat, Nunavut, has been named a territorial winner in the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville competition, securing $50,000 for improvements to the local arena. The announcement was made on March 14, 2026, as part of the 20th anniversary of the national contest that recognizes hockey communities across Canada.
Arviat is one of 13 provincial and territorial winners chosen to receive this funding for arena upgrades. These awards are meant to help communities maintain their local rinks, which often serve as a central gathering place for residents. Local hockey families have been rallying to support the town’s bid throughout the competition.
The community is now waiting to find out if it will move on to the final round of the contest. On March 21, 2026, the finalists will be named to compete for a grand prize of $250,000 and the opportunity to host a pre-season game featuring the National Hockey League.
This annual program is run by Kraft Heinz to support local rinks across the country. The prize money is frequently used by smaller or remote towns to pay for essential building repairs and to keep their hockey facilities safe and modern for players.
