Este evento se une al portafolio de competiciones deportivas de la plataforma y complementa la presencia de las grandes ligas estadounidenses. La emisión comenzará esta semana con dos partidos.
Como parte de un amplio acuerdo global de derechos, la NHL llegará en las plataformas lineales y no-lineales/digitales de The Walt Disney Company para 109 países a partir de la temporada 2021-22.
Over the past year, three of the four major US professional sports leagues have agreed new lucrative domestic TV and digital media rights deals, all with new streaming clauses, Ampere Analysis noted in its latest report.
Warnermedia has obtained rights to air the league's live games on TBS and TNT in addition to its streaming service. Valued at $200 million, the seven year deal will allow the company to expand its sporting portfolio.
The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and the National Hockey League (NHL) have reached a television, streaming and media rights deal, taking the new partnership from the beginning of the 2021-22 season through the 2027-28 season.