The Seattle Kraken announced two new broadcast partners to increase over-the-air and streaming options for fans. The deal features multi-year partnerships with Tegna and Amazon Prime Video in place for next season. This means a departure from Root Sports, which carried the team’s game during their first three seasons.
All non-nationally televised Kraken games will be broadcast on Tegna-owned KONG with 15 games simulcast on sister station KING 5 in Seattle. Additionally, Amazon Prime members in Washington, Oregon and Alaska, will be able to watch all non-nationally televised Kraken games on Amazon Prime Video at no additional cost. The streaming slate will include preseason, regular season and, potentially, the first round of playoffs.
“Root has been a terrific partner for us; we have appreciated their support as we determined our broadcast plans moving forward,” said Kraken owner, Sam Holloway in a release. “Today’s announcement is a game changer for our fans. Our goal is to increase the ways they can watch our games – whether they’re cheering us on at home or on the go. To have both Tegna and Prime Video as trusted partners is a dream come true. I can’t wait for more fans to fall in love with Kraken hockey.”
“Our collaboration with the Seattle Kraken marks a significant milestone in our commitment to celebrating the essence of local sports on local broadcast television,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, Tegna. “We look forward to bringing every thrilling moment of Kraken hockey to all viewers in the Pacific Northwest as we build on our long-standing commitment to the region.”
“Seattle Kraken hockey is synonymous with the Pacific Northwest, and we’re thrilled to bring Prime members in Washington, Oregon and Alaska access to Kraken games on Prime Video,” said Charlie Neiman, head of sports partnerships for Prime Video. “Live Kraken games add to our growing selection of premium live sports and deliver additional value for Prime members throughout the Kraken home footprint.”
