Rogers and Prime Video secure 12-year exclusive NHL rights in Canada
Jul 28, 2026, 12:05 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Exclusive NHL content can lift subscriber retention and ARPU; precedent from other rights deals suggests meaningful upside for Rogers' media arm and potential near-term catalysts via subscriber metrics and bundled services.
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Rogers Communications and Amazon's Prime Video secured a 12-year exclusive Canada-wide deal to broadcast Wednesday NHL games and select playoff series starting 2026-27. The agreement strengthens premium hockey content under Rogers' umbrella and could improve subscriber retention and cross-sell opportunities for Prime Video, while reinforcing Canada's hockey-viewing ecosystem amid Sportsnet's broader rights.
Rogers and Prime Video strike 12-year exclusive NHL rights deal in Canada.
Rights cover Wednesday regular-season games and select playoff series, starting 2026-27.
Prime Video exclusive in Canada at no extra cost to Prime members.
Boosts NHL content value for Rogers, balancing Sportsnet's existing rights.
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