JUST IN…Oilers fans blasted after Amazon Prime gets exclusive NHL game broadcasts — many supporters say they now have to subscribe to yet another service on top of Sportsnet just to see their team live, creating double subscription costs…see more

JUST IN…Oilers fans blasted after Amazon Prime gets exclusive NHL game broadcasts — many supporters say they now have to subscribe to yet another service on top of Sportsnet just to see their team live, creating double subscription costs…see more

Oilers Fans Blasted After Amazon Prime Secures Exclusive NHL Game Broadcasts — Supporters Furious Over Double Subscription Costs

Edmonton Oilers fans are sounding the alarm — and they’re not cheering.

A wave of frustration is spreading across Canada’s hockey heartland after Amazon Prime secured exclusive rights to broadcast select NHL games, including key Oilers matchups. For thousands of loyal supporters, this means one thing: paying yet another subscription fee just to watch the team they already pay to follow.

For years, Sportsnet has been the primary home of NHL hockey in Canada. Fans accepted the cost, locked in their subscriptions, and built their viewing routines around it. But now, with Amazon Prime stepping into the rink, Oilers fans are discovering they may need two separate paid services to watch a full season — especially marquee games, late-season clashes, and potential playoff showdowns.

“I already pay for Sportsnet. Now they’re telling me I need Amazon Prime too? This is getting ridiculous,” one fan posted online. Another added, “Hockey used to bring people together. Now it’s pricing people out.”

The backlash has been swift. Social media platforms are filling with complaints from fans who feel blindsided by the fragmented broadcasting landscape. Many say they’re being forced into subscription stacking — paying overlapping services just to avoid missing crucial games.

The anger isn’t only about money. Fans argue that hockey, especially in markets like Edmonton, is part of community identity. When access becomes restricted behind multiple paywalls, it risks cutting off families, seniors, and younger fans who simply can’t afford expanding media costs.

Industry analysts note that streaming exclusivity deals are becoming more common as tech giants battle for live sports content. For leagues, it’s lucrative. For fans, it’s exhausting.

“There’s a real danger here,” said one sports media analyst. “If fans feel