The Business of the nhl 2025/26

The "Business of the NHL 2025/26" report is part of the the analyst's 'Business of' series of sport competition profiles. The report takes a closer look at the biggest and most popular ice hockey competition. The report highlights the media rights landscape and sponsorship portfolios of the NHL. Furthermore, the report takes a closer look at the league from other key commercial revenue streams including ticket prices and attendances. The report also explores its overall popularity against other major North American sports leagues, analyzing social media followings.

National games in the US and Canada are worth $980.35 million this season. Local network rights concerns relate to teams aligned with FanDuel Sports Network. Fanatics is the exclusive league kit supplier. Jersey patch partnerships are worth a higher value than helmet partners. Season paused in February as NHL permits return of NHL stars in the Winter Olympics.

Key Highlights

• Lists of all major TV partners
• Overview of all sponsors
• Analysis against the kit supplier market
• Breakdown of helmet sponsors
• Breakdown of jersey patch partners

Report Scope

• The main aims of this report is to highlight the commercial landscape across one of the biggest ice hockey competition in the world. It breaks the league down individually but offers strong comparisons against other leading tournaments, including the other 'big five' North American sports leagues. Offers a great overview of key revenue streams throughout for the league.

Reasons to Buy

• Ice Hockey is one of the 'big five' US-based sports leagues. Its appeal and representation in Canada is also beyond that of any other popular main sports league on the continent.
• The report highlights key revenue streams for the league, highlighting how it is seeing continued growth and greater international popularity.