TVA Sports to Broadcast Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, and Pittsburgh Penguins Games in Canada
TVA Sports Secures Rights to Broadcast NHL Games in French-Speaking Canada
TVA Sports has acquired the exclusive French-language broadcast rights to regular-season and playoff games involving the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, and Pittsburgh Penguins in Canada for the next five seasons, beginning with the 2022-23 season.
The deal includes 32 regular-season games featuring the Canadiens and Oilers, as well as 20 regular-season games involving the Penguins. TVA Sports will also broadcast all Canadiens, Oilers, and Penguins playoff games.
Key Points to Note:
- TVA Sports has secured exclusive rights to broadcast Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, and Pittsburgh Penguins games in French-speaking Canada for the next five seasons.
- The deal includes 32 regular-season games featuring the Canadiens and Oilers, and 20 regular-season games featuring the Penguins.
- TVA Sports will also broadcast all Canadiens, Oilers, and Penguins playoff games.
- The broadcast agreement will provide French-speaking Canadiens, Oilers, and Penguins fans with comprehensive coverage of their favorite teams.
- TVA Sports is a leading French-language sports network in Canada, reaching over 9 million homes.
Implications for French-Speaking Hockey Fans
The acquisition of these broadcast rights by TVA Sports is a significant development for French-speaking hockey fans in Canada. It ensures that they will have access to high-quality coverage of their favorite teams in their native language.
TVA Sports is a well-established and respected sports broadcaster with a proven track record of delivering top-notch coverage of hockey and other sports.
Benefits for TVA Sports:
- Strengthens TVA Sports' position as a leading French-language sports network in Canada.
- Attracts a large and loyal audience of hockey fans.
- Provides an opportunity to showcase TVA Sports' production capabilities and commitment to delivering high-quality sports content.
Conclusion
The partnership between TVA Sports and the NHL is a win-win situation for both parties. TVA Sports gains exclusive broadcast rights to some of the most popular teams in the league, while the NHL expands its reach to a wider audience in Canada.
