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The PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE, TSN, and RDS Announce Broadcast Rights Agreement

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– Bell Media’s leading sports networks are home to comprehensive live coverage of the PWHL beginning January 1, including the inaugural PWHL Playoffs and Championship –

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TORONTO (December 29, 2023) – The hockey world is gearing up for the historic inaugural season of the PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL), and today the PWHL, TSN, and RDS announced an agreement that ensures Bell Media’s leading sports networks deliver comprehensive live coverage of the league. The networks are also home to the PWHL Playoffs and the inaugural 2024 PWHL Championship, further expanding the extensive roster of iconic championship events that live on TSN. TSN provides PWHL games live across the network’s national television feeds and TSN+, with French-language coverage available on RDS. As the puck drops for the first time in league history, TSN’s coverage begins on opening day, Monday, Jan. 1, beginning at 12 noon ET on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app, with New York facing Toronto, live from the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. The network’s complete PWHL broadcast schedule is available here. “The launch of the PWHL is a historic moment for the game of hockey and we are incredibly proud to partner with the league, working together to showcase these elite athletes for a national audience, and inspiring the next generation of players,” said Shawn Redmond, VP, Bell Media Sports. “With the addition of live games and extensive coverage across all TSN and RDS platforms, we can’t wait to bring passionate Canadian fans a front-row seat to the PWHL and the future of women’s hockey – expanding our robust schedule of marquee events that also includes international tournaments and the Canada-USA Rivalry Series.” Throughout the season, SPORTSCENTRE covers all angles of the PWHL with breaking news, reports, highlights, and in-depth analysis. TSN platforms – including TSN.ca and the TSN app – have PWHL fans covered, including the following highlights:
  • Up-to-the-minute breaking news, highlights, scores, game recaps, and must-see moments from around the league
  • Photos, videos, and unique content across TSN’s official social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok
  • BarDown rounds up all the viral moments and social media reaction from the league
  • DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE features frequent chats with PWHL stars and discusses the league’s biggest moments throughout the season
  • THE SHIFT breaks down key storylines and delivers exclusive interviews from around the world of women’s hockey

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About TSN
TSN is Canada’s Sports Leader and provides world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN+, TSN.ca, TSN Radio stations, and the TSN app, featuring 5G capabilities. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers more championship events than any broadcaster in the country. The network’s deep and diverse roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF Women’s Worlds, Men’s Worlds, and World Junior Championship, Spengler Cup, Hockey Canada events, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, FIFA World Cup™, UEFA EURO, MLB, Golf’s Majors, Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR, F1, IndyCar Series, CHL, and NCAA March Madness. TSN is part of Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. More information about TSN is available at TSN.ca.

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