Rogers CEO touts Amazon NHL deal, says company will pursue rights renewal in 2026

The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company plans to pursue a renewal of its rights to broadcast NHL games when its current agreement expires in two years, but offered no hints on whether it will go it alone or seek out a partner.

Speaking Wednesday at a lunch hosted by Canadian Club Toronto, Rogers president and CEO Tony Staffieri called the $5.2-billion, 12-year rights agreement a "terrific deal for us" that has helped grow audiences on its Sportsnet channels.

That deal is set to conclude after the 2025-26 NHL season.

"As we look to contract renewals, it's something we're very interested in and something we will chase and certainly expect to be at the table," Staffieri said.