Oilers and Sportsnet agree on long-term contract extension

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Marvin Azrak
June 7, 2024 (3:27 PM)

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The Edmonton Oilers and Sportsnet are extending their partnership for at least eleven more seasons.

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The Western Conference champion and Stanley Cup Finalist, Edmonton Oilers have inked a new deal with Rogers Sports & Media to keep their games on Sportsnet until 2035.

📣 Sportsnet and Edmonton Oilers Announce 11-Year Broadcast Partnership Extension

@Sportsnet remains Canada's home of the @EdmontonOilers through 2035 📺🤩

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It was a no-brainer for the team, as the network is the national broadcast partner of the NHL in Canada. They also recently struck a deal with Amazon Prime Video to stream Monday night NHL games in Canada.

#LetsGoOilers� 🤝 @Sportsnet

We're excited to announce a new agreement for Canada's number one sports network to continue as the exclusive #Oilers regional broadcast partner for 11 more seasons!

Canadian fans can catch the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Florida Panthers on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, and CBC starting Saturday, June 8. Sportsnet holds NHL broadcast rights through the 2025-26 season, and Rogers Communications is expected to seek a renewal.

Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri mentioned that the company plans to join the renewal talks, though it's unclear if they'll go for another exclusive deal or look to partner with a streaming service.

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7 JUIN \| 91 ANSWERS Oilers and Sportsnet agree on long-term contract extension Are you happy that the Edmonton Oilers have renewed their contract with Sportsnet?
Yes but it's too long	31	34.1 %
No	30	33 %
Yes, never want it to end	30	33 %
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