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Sportsnet+ to Increase Fees by Up to 30%, Prompts Fan Outrage

Rogers attributes the hikes to its record C$11-billion NHL rights deal

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Scott Moore, president of Sportsnet NHL speaks as Sportsnet unveils their Multi-milion dollar 11,000 sq. ft. television studio to be used for their hockey broadcast at the CBC building in Toronto on Monday September 29, 2014. Dave Abel/Toronto Sun/QMI Agency
Rogers Sports and Media announced in an email to customers Thursday that it will be raising the annual price of its Sportsnet+ premium package by 30 per cent.

Overview

  • Sportsnet+ will hike annual fees by 30% for its Premium plan to C$324.99 and by 25% for Standard to C$249.99 while raising monthly rates to C$42.99 and C$29.99.
  • The increases, set to take effect in September, were communicated by e-mail and have triggered widespread outrage and cancellation threats on social media.
  • Rogers says the adjustments reflect its record C$11-billion, 12-year NHL rights deal and continue to offer competitive value for fans.
  • Premium subscribers gain access to over 1,000 out-of-market NHL games along with coverage of MLB, NBA, UFC and other leagues.
  • Rival TSN maintains an annual subscription at C$199.99 plus tax and offers TSN+ at C$80 per year, presenting lower-cost options.