Amazon may pursue NHL broadcast rights after Rogers Communications buys MLSE stake in 2025.

Amazon may emerge as a key player for national NHL broadcast rights after Rogers Communications finalizes its buyout of Bell's stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). This $4.7 billion acquisition, expected to close by mid-2025, will enhance Rogers' control over major sports teams. As the NHL rights become available in 2026, Amazon’s existing streaming ventures position it well to disrupt traditional broadcasting models.

September 19, 2024
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