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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.

Mar 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The NHL logo is seen on the game net prior to the game between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
The Rogers Sportsnet broadcast studio.
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Overview

  • 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.