Rogers, Quebecor agree to 12-year NHL French-language sub-licensing agreement
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) looks for the puck during the second period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Sep 3, 2026 | 3:15 PM
MONTREAL — The NHL announced a new 12-year French-language broadcast arrangement in Canada, with TVA Sports securing rights through a sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications Inc. and Quebecor Inc.
The agreement was announced on Thursday, less than a month before the 2025-26 season begins.
Under the agreement, TVA Sports and TVA Sports Direct will air up to 350 regular-season games per season including 32 of the Montreal Canadiens’ contests, up from 22 last season, while retaining the exclusive French-language rights for Habs playoff games.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
