In 2014, Sportsnet announced the launch of a new TV Everywhere service known as Sportsnet Now, allowing online streaming of the Sportsnet regional channels, Sportsnet One, and Sportsnet 360 for cable subscribers.[1] On March 31, 2016, Rogers announced that Sportsnet Now would be made available as an over-the-top streaming service for cord cutters, initially priced at $24.99 per-month, in addition to remaining available at no additional charge to cable subscribers.[2]
In October 2018, the price was dropped to $19.99, annual subscription options were added, and an additional tier known as Sportsnet Now+ was introduced, adding additional international soccer and rugby events, and out-of-market streaming of regional NHL games for Canadian teams whose rights are owned by Sportsnet.[3] NHL Live, the NHL's digital out-of-market sports package, was later added to Sportsnet Now+ in January 2021.[4]
In April 2022, the plan structures were changed; a $24.99 tier was reintroduced which adds WWE Network, while Now+ was replaced with Sportsnet Now Premium, which is priced at $34.99 per-month and includes WWE Network[5] and out-of-market NHL games beginning the 2022–23 season (replacing NHL Live).[6] The service was quietly renamed Sportsnet+ ahead of the 2023–24 NHL season.[7]
References[]
- ↑ All 7 Sportsnet Channels Now Available Online with Sportsnet NOW, June 3, 2014
- ↑ "Rogers to offer all Sportsnet content in streaming service".
- ↑ Rogers lowers cost of Sportsnet Now and launches Now+ with more content (en) (2018-10-11).
- ↑ SN NOW+ Adds Free NHL LIVE Access and Out-of-Market Games | iPhone in Canada Blog (en-US) (2021-01-13).
- ↑ Introducing New Pricing & Package Options - Sportsnet NOW.
- ↑ Canadian NHL fans won't be able to access NHL Live in 2022-23 (en-CA).
- ↑ Sportsnet Announces 2023-24 NHL Regional Broadcast Schedules (en-US). Rogers Communications (2023-09-19).