Maple Leafs Games Set to Reach More Fans Than Ever After New NHL Streaming Deal
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Watching Maple Leafs games overseas just got way easier, and it's all thanks to a game-changing deal between the NHL and DAZN.
The advent of streaming has led millions of people to see sporting events they otherwise wouldn't be able to, and the global reach grows daily.
The NHL is no stranger to this, as they have had a streaming deal with Amazon to broadcast NHL games on Monday nights, and it's only a matter of time before we see a transition from traditional TV.
NHL and DAZN Strike Global Game-Changing Agreement
Well, for Canadian and International viewers who were looking to watch games on NHL.TV this season are going to be in for a treat as it was announced the NHL and DAZN are working together to bring the NHL streaming service to the platform.
As the exclusive destination for live and on-demand coverage of every NHL game in nearly 200 countries - including the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final - NHL.TV will move from its current service to DAZN, a world-leading sports entertainment platform.
Existing NHL.TV subscribers will receive further details on the migration in the coming months.
Under the new partnership, NHL.TV will be available on DAZN as a standalone subscription or as an add-on to existing DAZN packages, across markets of operation in nearly 200 countries around the world, excluding the U.S., Canada, and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden).
NHL.TV will be promoted and integrated across the DAZN platform to its fast-growing base of more than 120 million registered sport fans.
Fans will be able to access NHL.TV on any device on which DAZN is available, including smart TVs, mobile devices, tablets, and gaming consoles, providing maximum flexibility.
Existing NHL.TV subscribers will receive further details on the migration in the coming months.
Under the new partnership, NHL.TV will be available on DAZN as a standalone subscription or as an add-on to existing DAZN packages, across markets of operation in nearly 200 countries around the world, excluding the U.S., Canada, and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden).
NHL.TV will be promoted and integrated across the DAZN platform to its fast-growing base of more than 120 million registered sport fans.
Fans will be able to access NHL.TV on any device on which DAZN is available, including smart TVs, mobile devices, tablets, and gaming consoles, providing maximum flexibility.
While this is great news for the NHL as it expands their services it's a bit of a bummer for fans who prefer the direct experience although DAZN is a hub of all things sports; so not all is hopeless.
What This Means for Maple Leafs Fans Overseas
For overseas fans they are really finally able to get access to their favorite NHL teams without having to workaround region restrictions or having to use a VPN.
For teams like the Maple Leafs, who have a strong and deep fan base spread throughout the world, there will be even more eyes on the team as they fight for a Stanley Cup (though that does mean more pressure overall).
NHL COO Steve McArdle explained it best:
The NHL is a global League, and with 30 percent of our Players born outside of North America, engaging our international fans is a significant priority.
Media distribution is at the core of our global strategy, and we are thrilled to partner with DAZN to continue to expand our global reach and engage with our fast-growing international fan base.
So for fans everywhere around the world, the NHL season just got a lot more accessible.
October can't come soon enough.
Media distribution is at the core of our global strategy, and we are thrilled to partner with DAZN to continue to expand our global reach and engage with our fast-growing international fan base.
So for fans everywhere around the world, the NHL season just got a lot more accessible.
October can't come soon enough.
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