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The NHL has announced a multi-year partnership with DAZN, making the streaming service the exclusive global home for NHL.TV starting with the 2025-26 season. This partnership aims to enhance accessibility to hockey games for international fans, offering live and on-demand coverage in nearly 200 countries, excluding North America and some Nordic countries. Current NHL.TV subscribers will receive details on the transition to DAZN, which will offer a standalone subscription option. This collaboration aligns with the NHL’s initiative to engage its global audience and adapt to the growing trend of sports streaming.
New York City – The National Hockey League (NHL) has entered a multi-year partnership with DAZN, making the sports streaming service the exclusive global home for NHL.TV starting with the 2025-26 season. This significant shift in broadcasting strategy will enhance accessibility for hockey fans worldwide, as DAZN will provide live and on-demand coverage of every NHL game, including the highly anticipated Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final.
The NHL.TV service will be available in nearly 200 countries but will exclude the United States, Canada, and Nordic countries such as Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. This deal is aimed at expanding the NHL’s reach among international audiences as the league recognizes that around 30% of its players are born outside of North America.
Current NHL.TV subscribers will receive detailed information regarding their transition to DAZN in the coming months. The service will be available as a standalone subscription or as an add-on option to existing DAZN packages, ensuring flexibility for both new and existing users. Fans can also access NHL.TV on a variety of DAZN-compatible devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, and gaming consoles, thereby improving viewing convenience.
DAZN has been growing rapidly, boasting a base of over 120 million registered sports fans. This partnership marks a strategic move to provide even more diversified content to its subscribers, complementing its existing offerings, which include the NFL Game Pass, PGA Tour Pass, and FIBA’s Courtside 1891. The integration of NHL.TV into DAZN’s existing multi-sport platform underscores the service’s commitment to innovation and ensuring exceptional content delivery.
While most games will be available live, fans should be aware that select matches may be blacked out in certain regions due to national broadcasting rights. However, these games will still be available on demand shortly after the live broadcasts, allowing fans to catch up on missed action.
This new partnership with DAZN signals a departure from the previous arrangement with Sportradar, which provided technical support and managed aspects of marketing. Details about the financial terms and the duration of the partnership between the NHL and DAZN have not been disclosed yet.
Shay Segev, the CEO of DAZN Group, highlighted the importance of making premium North American sports available to international audiences, further emphasizing the platform’s drive toward enhancing global sports viewing experiences. Steve McArdle, the NHL’s Chief Operating Officer, pointed out that this collaboration is part of the league’s broader initiative to engage its international fan base and expand its global presence.
The NHL’s decision to partner with DAZN aligns with growing trends in sports streaming as more leagues and teams look for avenues to reach fans through technology. As streaming services become increasingly popular, partnerships like this one are likely to shape how sports are consumed around the world in the coming years.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: National Hockey League
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