Amazon Prime Video to Stream NHL Wednesday Games and Playoffs in Canada Under 12-Year Rogers Deal
Amazon Prime Video will broadcast NHL Wednesday night games and select playoff series in Canada starting in 2026-27.
Amazon Prime Video is set to air NHL games in Canada for the first time under a 12-year licensing agreement announced Tuesday between Rogers Communications and the NHL. The deal grants Prime Video exclusive rights to at least 26 national regular-season games per season, all scheduled on Wednesday nights, broadcast in both English and French. Beyond the regular season, Prime Video will also carry select Stanley Cup playoff matchups — specifically, exclusive rights to two first-round series and one second-round series each year, marking the first time Amazon will stream NHL postseason hockey in Canada. The agreement begins with the 2026-27 NHL season. Rogers Communications, which holds the NHL's Canadian broadcast rights, is sublicensing a portion of those rights to Amazon as part of the arrangement. The deal expands Prime Video's sports portfolio in Canada, where it has previously carried NFL Thursday Night Football. The NHL gains a major streaming platform alongside traditional broadcasters, reflecting a broader industry trend of leagues distributing rights across both linear and streaming outlets.
Why it matters
The deal marks the first time NHL playoff games in Canada will be streamed exclusively on a platform requiring a subscription separate from traditional cable, potentially affecting how millions of Canadian hockey fans access postseason games. It also signals a significant shift in how major sports leagues are distributing broadcast rights to streaming services.
What's next
The deal takes effect with the 2026-27 NHL season, and further details about which specific games and playoff series will be broadcast on Prime Video are expected as the season approaches.
Key facts
- The licensing deal runs for 12 years, starting with the 2026-27 NHL season
- Prime Video will air at least 26 national regular-season games per season, all on Wednesday nights
- Games will be broadcast in both English and French
- Prime Video gains exclusive rights to two first-round and one second-round Stanley Cup playoff series per year
- This is the first time NHL playoff games in Canada will be carried on Amazon Prime Video
- Rogers Communications, which holds Canadian NHL broadcast rights, is the party sublicensing to Amazon
Bias & framing notes
Sources largely agree on the core facts. Heavy.com's framing as 'Breaking' and 'Massive' is more sensational than the other outlets. The National Post adds the specific playoff series breakdown (two first-round, one second-round) not mentioned in all sources. Yardbarker provides the clearest detail on the bilingual broadcast requirement and the start date, while the Economic Times focuses more on the regular-season game count.
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