In a groundbreaking move, Amazon’s Prime Video in Canada has secured an exclusive deal to broadcast National Hockey League (NHL) games on Monday nights. The deal, which spans two years, will see Prime Video become the go-to destination for all national regular season Monday night NHL games for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
The agreement was reached with the NHL and Rogers Communications, the long-standing rights holder for league games in Canada. This move marks a significant shift in the entertainment industry’s sports landscape, as streaming platforms continue to gain prominence over traditional linear TV channels.
Rogers Communications initially signed a 12-year deal with the NHL back in 2013, but with the rise of cord-cutting and the increasing popularity of streaming services, the NHL has decided to make the leap to Prime Video in Canada. This move reflects the evolving content ecosystem and the changing viewing habits of Canadian audiences.
The launch of “Prime Monday Night Hockey” on Prime Video in Canada is a testament to the growing relationship between live sports and streaming platforms. Magda Grace, head of Prime Video in Canada, expressed excitement about offering this new programming, which adds to the platform’s already diverse range of content, including Amazon original series and popular sports channels like Sportsnet.
With the NHL being a staple of Canadian TV viewing, this deal is set to enhance the viewing experience for hockey fans across the country. As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, partnerships like this one between Prime Video and the NHL are paving the way for a new era of sports broadcasting.