NHL and Rogers Communications Strike Record $11B CAD TV Deal
The 12-year agreement, set to begin in the 2026-27 season, more than doubles the value of their previous deal and awaits NHL owners' approval.
- The NHL and Rogers Communications have reached a tentative 12-year Canadian TV deal worth $11 billion CAD, pending approval by NHL owners.
- The new agreement more than doubles the value of the current 12-year deal signed in 2013, which was worth $5.2 billion CAD.
- If approved, the deal will take effect in the 2026-27 season, marking a major financial milestone for the league.
- The NHL's media and executive committees have recommended that owners approve the deal, with a vote expected in the coming days.
- Rogers Communications continues to expand its influence in sports, owning the Toronto Blue Jays and increasing its stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.