Airline and cruise sport channel to keep rights until at least 2025

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Sport 24, the IMG-owned airline and cruise sport channel, has renewed its rights deal with the NHL until the end of the 2024/25 season.

The inflight home of the ice hockey competition since 2016, Sport 24 will broadcast 250 live games each season, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stanley Cup Final, NHL Winter Classic and NHL All-Star Game.

It continues on the platform alongside the likes of the Premier League, NBA, golf’s Majors, tennis’ Grand Slams, and more.

Richard Wise, SVP, content and channels at IMG Media, said: “The NHL is one of the most prestigious global sport organisations. This deal is another example of our commitment to North American sports to better serve our airline and cruise ship partners across this market. We’re delighted to bolster our international portfolio and continue to deliver thrilling live action from some of the best ice-hockey teams in the world to fans across the skies and seas.”

Jaka Lednik, NHL senior vice president of international, added: “NHL fans never want to miss their favorite teams or players. We are pleased to renew our partnership with Sport 24 and continue offering live games to hockey fans to enjoy while flying or on a cruise.”