Seattle Kraken PartnersAmazon Prime Video and TEGNA for Game Broadcasts
The Seattle Kraken will broadcast over 70 games on TEGNA stations and stream on Amazon Prime Video, marking a significant shift from traditional cable to more accessible platforms.
- The Seattle Kraken ends its partnership with ROOT Sports, moving to broadcast and streaming with TEGNA and Amazon Prime Video.
- TEGNA stations KING 5 and KONG will air all non-nationally televised Kraken games, enhancing local access in Seattle.
- Amazon Prime Video will stream over 70 non-nationally televised games for members in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
- The new broadcasting strategy aims to reach a broader audience, leveraging the high number of Amazon Prime members in the Pacific Northwest.
- This partnership is part of a broader trend of sports teams moving away from traditional regional sports networks due to declining cable subscriptions.
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