NHL on Prime reveals 2026-27 Wednesday Night Hockey schedule
Amazon’s Prime Video has announced the schedule for its inaugural season of Wednesday Night Hockey, featuring 27 games for Canadian subscribers. The package includes exclusive rights to various NHL matchups and select playoff series as part of a 12-year deal with Rogers.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in sports broadcasting as major streaming platforms continue to displace traditional cable networks for live sports rights.
New York Islanders' Matthew Schaefer (48) reaches for the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (Heather Khalifa/AP) Amazon’s Prime Video has unveiled the schedule for its first season of Wednesday Night Hockey .
The 27-game national package begins Sept. 30 with the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the New York Islanders.
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