Rogers Communications and Quebecor have announced a new 12-year sub-licensing agreement for the French-language broadcast rights for national NHL games, starting with the 2026-27 season.

TVA Sports and TVA Sports Direct will distribute all games covered by the new agreement, as the league’s official French-language broadcast partner, with the illico+ streaming platform joining the broadcast ecosystem.

Quebecor will hold French broadcasting rights for up to 350 regular season NHL games per season, including 32 Montréal Canadiens regular-season and all Canadiens playoff games – 10 more regular-season Montréal games than under the previous agreement. The new rights deal – which builds on a partnership that began in 2014 – also encompasses six of the eight First Round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; three of the four Second Round series; the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final; as well as all NHL tentpole events.

“Quebecor’s executive leadership and Board of Directors are proud to carry on a long-standing tradition that brings together French-speaking Canadians around the NHL and the Montréal Canadiens,” said Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quebecor. “Premium sports content, such as NHL hockey and Montréal Canadiens games, remains a unique driver for rallying audiences in real time. We consider ourselves fortunate to be a partner in our national sport and to offer French-speaking Canadians even more Habs games on our local platforms. We are also grateful for the close collaboration of the Montréal Canadiens organization.”

“For the past 12 seasons, TVA Sports’ French-language broadcasts have connected our game with millions of passionate hockey fans across Quebec and Canada,” added NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. “Our expanded partnership with Rogers and Quebecor reflects our shared commitment to serving fans, growing the game, and ensuring that hockey’s biggest moments are available to all audiences.”