NHL and Rogers in agreement on new Canadian TV deal, 12 years worth $11 billion CAD

[Pablo El Perro]

To think Rogers will have been the exclusive national broadcaster for NHL games in Canada for nearly a quarter of a century. That's pretty impressive, shitty product and all.

Wanna buy my meme coin?

 

[Greatzsky 99]

So what could be the other package? Prime on Mondays? Are they 2 or 3 French TV stations? RDS TVA and CityTV?
What could be the worth? 100-200 CAD each?

 

[Hockey Outsider]

If it's any consolation, Rogers shares dropped almost 6% today.

 

[RestlessYoungZero]

Who in Canada exactly is willing to cut the $1.5 billion check for a new franchise?

Oh, and you don't need blackouts if there are regular stadium sellouts

Confidently incorrect. Blackouts work the exact opposite way you're implying. All national games (the ones Sportsnet just renewed) are broadcast everywhere in Canada, no blackouts. Regional broadcasts are only broadcast IN that teams market, so the blackout only applies to people that live nowhere close to that teams arena.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Most disagree with this.

The TSN app on Apple iPad is terrible. When I am at work with the not so good wifi Sportsnet works a lot better than TSN . At home, the Sportsnet app on Apple TV works fine. For me , personally,this is good news.

 

[CalgarySnow]

Confidently incorrect. Blackouts work the exact opposite way you're implying. All national games (the ones Sportsnet just renewed) are broadcast everywhere in Canada, no blackouts. Regional broadcasts are only broadcast IN that teams market, so the blackout only applies to people that live nowhere close to that teams arena.

So I live in Sens/Habs area,neither are playing that night but Flames are blacked out, why can I not watch them?

 

[RestlessYoungZero]

So I live in Sens/Habs area,neither are playing that night but Flames are blacked out, why can I not watch them?

That’s exactly what I’m talking about. That game is a regional Flames game, you aren’t in the Flames region. Everyone in the Flames region (Alberta and Sask) can watch that game. The original poster implied that there are blackouts in Canada in each teams market to try to force people to buy tickets, which is completely opposite of what actually happens.

 

[MMC]

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...25% Tariff on Rogers for sucking arse...

 

[blueandgoldguy]

It was actually 0.95 in November 2013 when the deal was signed.

Right. I was referring to when the deal started in 2014.

 

[Greatzsky 99]

Thats not strange for that kind of company, they have paid dividens almost yearly for 20 years, they made fortunes when
mobile was new, its the same here. Its actually a good buy now, almost 10 procent a year in return.

 

[Greatzsky 99]

I was thinking of the hefty pricetag, and that it includes separate for French, I actually believe a Quebec team could
be coming.

 

[VivaLasVegas]

I was thinking of the hefty pricetag, and that it includes separate for French, I actually believe a Quebec team could be coming.

Who exactly in QC will be cutting the $1.5 billion check for the expansion fee?

 

[ORRFForever]

I was thinking of the hefty pricetag, and that it includes separate for French, I actually believe a Quebec team could
be coming.

It would be nice but I doubt it.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

Thats not strange for that kind of company, they have paid dividens almost yearly for 20 years, they made fortunes when
mobile was new, its the same here. Its actually a good buy now, almost 10 procent a year in return.

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If they can continue paying that level of dividend, especially when the cost of the NHL rights goes up substantially.

 

[Chet Manley]

Those annoyingly intrusive digital board adverts must be raking in the billions. Changing during play and being animated is loathsome and Bill Hicks was so right about everyone involved in that.

 

[The Panther]

I haven't attended an NHL game since 2008-09 season (in New York City). I have no idea what the prices, etc., are.

Let's say I'm me -- a Dad, with a wife, and a 6-year-old kid -- and I want to take me and the fam out for the hockey game. We want average seats (upper level, but not total nosebleeds) for three, three sodas, and a few orders of French fries or whatever.

What's this costing me today...
...in New York City?
...in Calgary or Ottawa?

 

[Golden_Jet]

So I live in Sens/Habs area,neither are playing that night but Flames are blacked out, why can I not watch them?

Sounds like you are trying to watch on a regional night not on a national night. If it was a national night it would not be blacked out.

You would need Sportsnet premium or centre ice, for out of market games on a regional night.

 

[Golden_Jet]

I haven't attended an NHL game since 2008-09 season (in New York City). I have no idea what the prices, etc., are.

Let's say I'm me -- a Dad, with a wife, and a 6-year-old kid -- and I want to take me and the fam out for the hockey game. We want average seats (upper level, but not total nosebleeds) for three, three sodas, and a few orders of French fries or whatever.

What's this costing me today...
...in New York City?
...in Calgary or Ottawa?

What about Toronto and Florida and LA

 

[93gilmour93]

That's way too much Jen Botterill to force on people. Uhhhhhh

 

[Greatzsky 99]

It would be nice but I doubt it.

ill keep the hope for a while it would be legendary, Nordiques were a favorite for a while when Forsberg came there.

 

[Greatzsky 99]

Who exactly in QC will be cutting the $1.5 billion check for the expansion fee?

I confess, it was more based on hope than hard facts.

 

[brentashton]

I haven't attended an NHL game since 2008-09 season (in New York City). I have no idea what the prices, etc., are.

Let's say I'm me -- a Dad, with a wife, and a 6-year-old kid -- and I want to take me and the fam out for the hockey game. We want average seats (upper level, but not total nosebleeds) for three, three sodas, and a few orders of French fries or whatever.

What's this costing me today...
...in New York City?
...in Calgary or Ottawa?

You wouldn’t want to watch an Oiler home game??

 

[ORRFForever]

ill keep the hope for a while

You and me both, brother.

 

[Greatzsky 99]

Its Official

NHL, Rogers announce 12-year national rights media deal | NHL.com

TORONTO, ON – Rogers Communications and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a 12-year agreement for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada through the 2037-38 season. The $11 billion CDN agreement starts in 2026-27 following the conclusion of the current...

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The NHL and Rogers Announce Monumental 12-Year National Media Rights Deal - About Rogers

Renews highly coveted and valuable hockey rights long term Will deliver more national games and fewer blackouts to hockey fans Rogers is proud to remain the home of NHL hockey TORONTO, ON (April 2, 2025) – Rogers Communications and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a 12-year...

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