NHL to Launch Local Broadcasts with Four Teams in 2026-2027
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NHL to Launch Local Broadcasts with Four Teams in 2026-2027

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The National Hockey League (NHL) will begin operating its own local broadcasts for four teams starting with the 2026-2027 season. This move comes as Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) decline, prompting major professional sports leagues to take more control of their local broadcasting rights.

The NHL is joining the NBA and MLB in navigating a new landscape for local broadcast rights. The source does not specify which four teams will be involved in this initial launch but notes that the reigning Stanley Cup champions are among those moving in-house.

The shift towards teams handling their own broadcasts is a direct response to the changing RSN ecosystem. As these networks face challenges, leagues are increasingly choosing to bring local broadcasting under their own control. The source does not provide further details on how this operation will be structured or funded.

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