IIHF announces streaming service

[LadyStanley]

From IG

Introducing IIHF.TV – new go-to destination for international hockey!

600+ games per season live, game highlights, exclusive content
Global access to all IIHF tournaments
Launching April 7 with live action from upcoming Women’s tournaments

Streaming to web/browser (no app), but can be cast to TV.
Pricing is per game or tournament. Pricing differs based on country being watched from and which tournament. (I didn't see any specific pricing in FAQ)

 

[eojsmada]

Direct to consumer streaming with no blackouts. Who knew it could work this way in sports? </s>

 

[PanniniClaus]

From IG


Streaming to web/browser (no app), but can be cast to TV.
Pricing is per game or tournament. Pricing differs based on country being watched from and which tournament. (I didn't see any specific pricing in FAQ)

I hope this turns out to be as good as it sounds.

 

[eojsmada]

I hope this turns out to be as good as it sounds.

From what I've seen, so far, it's, PPV where you can buy a single game or an entire tournament. Which is great, cause I'd rather not pay a monthly premium. The current tournament they have on-demand is 4 euros per match or 6 euros for the whole tournament. This is currently for Women's Worlds Division II so not sure if the more popular tournaments would be more.

 

[rojac]

Direct to consumer streaming with no blackouts. Who knew it could work this way in sports? </s>

I wouldn't be surprised if some tournaments end up being unavailable in countries where they have major rights deals for that tournament. For example, I'd be surprised if the World Championships or the World Juniors end up being available in Canada via this service.

 

[eojsmada]

I wouldn't be surprised if some tournaments end up being unavailable in countries where they have major rights deals for that tournament. For example, I'd be surprised if the World Championships or the World Juniors end up being available in Canada via this service.

Yeah...that will be interesting to see. Worst that happens is that IIHF has simultaneous coverage because it's the host and that it uses the "home team" feed like NHL Network does.