Amazon is expanding its sports footprint by adding six NHL teams to its streaming platform, a move that signals the company's growing ambition in live sports content. However, the expansion comes with a significant price tag for fans, as the addition of these teams is expected to push subscription costs higher than ever before. The deal underscores a broader trend in sports broadcasting where platforms are increasingly bundling team-specific access into premium tiers, forcing loyal fans to pay more to follow their favorite clubs. As competition heats up among streaming services to secure marquee sports rights, the question of whether fans will continue to absorb rising costs remains a central tension in the industry.

Amazon adds six NHL teams and fans will pay more than ever to watch them  Yahoo Sports