News Summary
The NHL has announced a new partnership with DAZN, making it the exclusive global home for NHL.TV starting with the 2025-26 season. This deal allows fans in almost 200 countries to enjoy live and on-demand NHL coverage, although it will not be available in the US, Canada, or Nordic countries. Subscribers will have options for standalone service or add-ons to existing DAZN packages. The collaboration aims to expand hockey’s reach internationally, engaging a broader audience and enhancing the viewing experience for fans.
New York City – A new partnership between the National Hockey League (NHL) and DAZN will make DAZN the exclusive global home for NHL.TV, starting with the 2025-26 season. This agreement allows fans in nearly 200 countries to enjoy live and on-demand coverage of every NHL game, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final.
While NHL.TV will be accessible in a wide range of countries, it will not be available in the United States, Canada, or Nordic countries such as Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Existing subscribers of NHL.TV can expect notifications regarding the transition to DAZN in the coming months.
Fans will be able to subscribe to NHL.TV either as a standalone service or as an add-on to existing DAZN packages. DAZN has a rapidly growing audience, boasting over 120 million registered sports fans worldwide, which positions it well to attract a significant number of NHL viewers.
The newly formed partnership aims to enhance accessibility for fans to watch their favorite NHL games across various platforms. Viewers will have the convenience of accessing NHL.TV on any device compatible with DAZN, including smart TVs, mobile devices, tablets, and gaming consoles.
Deal Benefits and Expectations
The NHL’s collaboration with DAZN reflects a commitment to expanding the reach of hockey, particularly given that around 30% of NHL players were born outside of North America. This partnership intends to engage a robust international audience and capitalize on the growing popularity of hockey around the world.
DAZN’s Group CEO emphasized the significance of delivering premier North American sports content to an international fanbase. The integration of NHL.TV into DAZN’s existing multi-sport offerings—including NFL Game Pass, PGA Tour Pass, and FIBA’s Courtside 1891—indicates an expansion strategy that aims to attract more sports enthusiasts.
Content Availability
While most NHL games will be available for viewing live on the platform, fans should be aware that certain select live games may be subject to blackout restrictions in specific countries due to national broadcasting rights. However, those games will be accessible on demand after the live broadcasts conclude.
Shift in Partnership
This agreement marks a transition from the previous relationship the NHL had with Sportradar, which provided technical support and marketing initiatives for NHL.TV. The financial terms and duration of this new deal have not been disclosed, but it is clear that both organizations are poised to benefit significantly from the collaboration.
Conclusion
The NHL and DAZN’s strategic partnership underscores a transformative moment for hockey, aiming to provide fans with greater access to games and enhance the overall viewing experience. As the 2025-26 season approaches, hockey fans can look forward to an exciting new era of enhanced global coverage.
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- NHL Official News
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: National Hockey League
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