NHL (Germany free-to-air media rights)
RTL Deutschland expanded its NHL package to include 11 Monday prime-time games on NITRO and RTL+ in 2026–27, using Sky Sport coverage. The agreement also includes six Global Series games in Germany across two seasons. Sky Sport continues its broader NHL coverage. Rights fee and full agreement duration were undisclosed.
- ID
- D251
- Date
- 2026-11-10
- Year
- 2026
- Sector
- Media rights & distribution
- Target
- NHL (Germany free-to-air media rights)
- Principal talent / founder
- Not specified
- Talent-led
- No
- Acquirer / investor
- RTL Deutschland
- Acquirer type
- Commercial broadcaster / streaming platform
- Deal type
- Media rights renewal and expansion
- Stake %
- Undisclosed
- Deal value ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Implied valuation ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Revenue at deal ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Implied revenue multiple
- Undisclosed
- Value confidence
- Undisclosed
- Status
- Agreement announced; coverage begins November 30, 2026
- Term
- 2026–27 Monday package; Germany Global Series games in 2026–27 and 2027–28
- Date added
- 2026-11-11
- Last verified
- 2026-11-11
Source: NHL (official announcement)
Deal value and implied valuation are separate measures. Undisclosed financial terms are not inferred. Read the methodology.