Fubo has landed a multi-year distribution deal with four NHL teams. As a result, four regional sports networks will join the streamer before the 2026-27 season.
What We Know: The agreement covers RSNs carrying the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. However, only subscribers in each team’s market will get access. Better yet, the networks will arrive in time for opening night this week. Additionally, they join a lineup that already includes more than 50 RSNs and over 80,000 live events annually.
What They Said: Todd Mathers, executive vice president, content strategy & acquisition, Fubo: “Hockey fans in the Carolinas, Columbus, Minnesota and St. Louis can enjoy coverage of their favorite teams on Fubo this season. The addition of these RSNs to our already robust local sports coverage means Fubo subscribers can continue to enjoy their favorite local teams despite recent shifts in sports rights ownership.”
David Proper, chief media officer, NHL: “We’re excited to bring Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues games to Fubo. Fans in Carolina, Columbus, Minnesota and St. Louis bring incredible passion and excitement to the game every night and this partnership gives them another great option to watch their team all season long.”
What Remains Unclear: Neither side disclosed financial terms or the exact length of the deal. Likewise, the release doesn’t say whether the four RSNs sit in Fubo’s base package or cost extra.
What It Means: For the NHL, the deal gives four clubs another path into local homes. Meanwhile, Fubo strengthens its pitch as a destination for local sports. Much like DAZN with the NBA, Fubo is attempting to build more brand awareness catering to the four major sports leagues domestically. That matters because regional rights continue to shift across the industry. Ultimately, fans in these markets now have one more way to follow their teams.
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