CALGARY and EDMONTON — Last week, Sportsnet announced it will continue to deliver exclusive regional coverage of Alberta’s NHL franchises through a multi-year regional broadcast rights extension with the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.
Sportsnet has been the regional broadcaster of the two teams for the past 10 years, and the extended agreement will see the Rogers-owned sports network remain as the exclusive home to all Oilers and Flames games through the 2023-24 NHL season. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“As Canada’s home of hockey, we celebrate the passion Western Canadian fans have for these storied franchises and are proud to have the responsibility and privilege as their media partner,” said Bart Yabsley, president of Sportsnet, in a press release. “Continuing our strong partnership with the Oilers and Flames is instrumental in our ongoing commitment to delivering the best hockey content and uniting Canadians through the game they love.”
In addition to regional rights, Sportsnet is also the national NHL broadcast rightsholder in Canada. Televised regional broadcasts are available to viewers in Alberta and Saskatchewan on Sportsnet West, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet Flames and Sportsnet Oilers. Sportsnet’s coverage of the Flames and Oilers is also available to stream regionally on SN Now or nationally on SN Now+ and NHL Live (regional restrictions apply).
With the 2020-21 NHL season set to get underway January 13, Sportsnet says it will announce its full regional and national broadcast schedules in the coming days.
