Here are the latest widely reported developments around Sportsnet NHL rights and coverage as of 2025–2026:
NHL rights extension: Rogers Sports & Media extended its national NHL rights in Canada, with reports indicating a new 12-year deal starting in the 2026–27 season, valued at around $11 billion. This would continue to position Sportsnet as the primary English-language broadcaster for nationally televised NHL games in Canada [sources discussing the renewal and contract value].
Pricing changes for Sportsnet+: Fans and subscribers faced notable price increases for Sportsnet+ prior to the 2025–26 season, with both standard and premium tiers rising significantly. These changes followed Rogers’ commitment to growing NHL-related content across platforms under the renewed rights agreement [sources covering the price hikes and subscriber reaction].
Coverage details and platforms: Sportsnet remains the national flagship broadcaster for NHL content in Canada, including major weekly nights like Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey, and continued collaboration with other Rogers properties to distribute games via SN NOW and other streaming platforms. The network has historically offered extensive Canadian team coverage (e.g., Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames, Oilers) and national event broadcasts [historical page content and official announcements].
Fan and industry reaction: Several outlets reported fan frustration and media commentary surrounding price increases for streaming and bundle options tied to NHL coverage on Sportsnet+, as well as the broader impact of the rights deal on access and cost for Canadian hockey fans [opinion pieces and coverage around subscriber backlash].
Illustration: If you want, I can compile a concise timeline with dates and exact figures from the most reliable sources, or pull a current, section-by-section summary of Sportsnet’s NHL broadcast schedule (national nights, ouvrages, and streaming availability) for the upcoming season.
Would you like a quick, sourced timeline or a schedule snapshot for your region (Marseille, France) to understand how these Canadian rights impact international viewing options? If you want, I can also add inline citations after each factual sentence.
October 11, 2022 – As the puck drops on the 2022-23 NHL season tonight, Sportsnet is hitting the ice to deliver exclusive English-language national and regional coverage on TV, radio and via live stream on SN NOW. New this season, fans across Canada can live stream more hockey than ever with more than 1,000 national and out-of-market games […]
www.rogerssportsandmedia.comOctober 12, 2021 – Starting tonight, Sportsnet is returning to the rink to give Canadian hockey fans a front-row seat to the sport they love. As the puck drops on the season, Sportsnet is hitting screens big and small across the country to deliver exclusive national coverage of the NHL’s […]
about.rogers.comAre you kidding me!? This is an absolute middle finger to hockey fans in Canada.
www.hockeyfeed.comSubscribers of Sportsnet+ received an email last week that appears to have been unwelcome to users of the platform. Depending on your subscribed package, you saw a price increase that varied based on whether you subscribed to the base, premium, or annual version of...
thehockeynews.comOctober 12, 2021 – Starting tonight, Sportsnet is returning to the rink to give Canadian hockey fans a front-row seat to the sport they love. As the puck drops on the season, Sportsnet is hitting screens big and small across the country to deliver exclusive national coverage of the NHL’s brightest stars and most exciting […]
www.rogerssportsandmedia.comNHL Live is now part of the SN NOW Premium package
www.sportsnet.caCanadian sports fans are tearing into streaming service Sportsnet+ after they learned it would be hiking prices by double digits before next hockey season.
www.cbc.ca– Sportsnet returns with three weekly national NHL nights with Hockey Night in Canada, Rogers Monday Night Hockey, and Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey – – Sportsnet becomes the first Canadian sports network available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada – – Sportsnet delivers exclusive coverage of NHL Events, including 2023 […]
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