Bell Media has announced a new longterm rights extension that will ensure regional Ottawa Senators games continue to be available on TSN and RDS.
The 12-year renewal includes TSN 1200 (CFGO-AM) continuing as the team’s exclusive English-radio partner. Ottawa Senators regional matchups will continue to be available to viewers located in the team’s designated broadcast region – including Eastern Ontario, Québec, and Atlantic Canada on TSN5 – and stream live through the network’s digital platforms.
“We are very happy to extend our partnership with Bell Media for our regional broadcast rights in English and in French,” said Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer, in an announcement. “Our fans appreciate the passion and professionalism that go into our home broadcasts on TSN, RDS, and TSN 1200 and we are excited to build on this strong relationship in the years ahead.”
“With ascending young stars across their roster, the Ottawa Senators are a key pillar of TSN and RDS’s industry-leading hockey coverage, and this new extended agreement represents the continuation of the successful partnership we’ve built together,” added Shawn Redmond, Vice President and General Manager, Bell Media Sports. “With this new long-term agreement in place, TSN and RDS subscribers across the region can enjoy exceptional live coverage of the team for years to come from our all-star broadcast teams in English and French.”
Bell Media has held both the English and French regional television rights for Sens broadcasts since the 2014-15 season, while CFGO has broadcast every home and away game since 1997-98.
In addition to Ottawa Senators regional broadcasts, TSN has regional broadcast rights for the Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
