Hockey fans, get ready for a seismic shift in how you catch your favorite teams! Starting with the 2026-2027 hockey season, Amazon announced this week that Prime Video is locking down exclusive local streaming rights for a whopping six NHL teams. We’re talking about a multi-year deal that means for fans in specific regional territories, your game day is about to change dramatically.
Prime Video Is Now Your Home For These NHL Clubs
Forget flipping channels, because the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues are all in on this new Amazon Prime Video exclusive deal. If you live in those teams’ markets, this is your new go-to spot for every single game. And it’s not just the live action, either. Amazon says they’re throwing in pre- and post-game shows, plus other team programming. This isn’t just a side gig for Prime Video, it’s the main event for these clubs, making it the only place to stream their local matchups. Each team is going to drop the specific deets on their subscription packages soon, so fans better keep an eye out.
Why the NHL Went All-In with Amazon
So, why the big pivot to Prime Video for these teams? NHL Chief Media Officer David Proper spilled the beans, saying it’s all about giving clubs the flexibility to meet fan demand as the market keeps evolving. Apparently, the league had a bunch of different offers on the table, but after some serious talks, the clubs themselves opted for what Amazon was bringing to the table. Proper told the Sports Business Journal that they “negotiated all of them as far as we could and then took them to the clubs, and the clubs opted for the Amazon opportunity.” It sounds like Amazon came with the best package, and these teams jumped on it. Honestly, it makes sense. Amazon Prime Video isn’t new to this game. They already offer a ton of local sports coverage, and guess what? Our very own **Seattle Kraken** are already right there on the service! Plus, you can find MSG Networks, NESN, SNY, YES Network, and a bunch of other regional sports networks there too. This new deal means Prime Video now has exclusive local streaming rights for *seven* NHL teams, including our Kraken. Talk about expanding their hockey footprint!
What This Means For Your Couch and Your Console
This move cements Amazon Prime Video as a major player in local sports streaming. Fans not in the local markets can still use NHL Center Ice, but if you’re in the regional territory for any of these six teams, your traditional viewing habits are officially retired. You can watch all the action on any compatible device, whether you’re on a browser or using the Prime Video app. The streaming wars are heating up, and the NHL is clearly betting big on the digital future. For fans of the Hurricanes, Ducks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wild, and Blues, you know where your eyes need to be. Get ready for hockey night to hit your Prime queue because this is the future, right here, right now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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