Verizon Named Official 5G Partner of the National Hockey League
September 25 2020 - 9:22AM
Verizon and the National Hockey League (NHL®) are bringing the
power of 5G to center ice with an exclusive, multi-year deal that
will make Verizon the League’s Official 5G Partner, Official
Wireless Services Partner and Official Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)
Partner in the U.S. Verizon also becomes an Official Technology
Partner for the League. Additionally, as a Season-Long Fantasy
Partner of the NHL, Yahoo Sports will have the opportunity to offer
game highlights and other official NHL-produced content to its
fantasy players. Yahoo Sports will also receive an Official Sports
Betting Partner designation and associated promotional rights for
use in connection with its strategic partnership with BetMGM.
With the focus of the partnership on 5G, Verizon will have
opportunities to work with arena operators to install Verizon 5G in
select U.S. NHL arenas and to offer consumer demonstrations of this
cutting-edge technology at NHL events. Verizon will also pilot the
development of a MEC use case for in-venue applications which could
include real-time access to video highlights enabled by Verizon 5G
technology.
“5G Ultra Wideband opens up new opportunities for sports fans
and now especially NHL fans to interact with their favorite teams
and players, giving them the ability to watch the game from
multiple angles, as well as get stats and fantasy scores on players
through immersive fan experiences,” said John Nitti, Chief Media
Officer, Verizon. “Through our partnership with the NHL, we’re
looking forward to highlighting solutions that enhance the fan
experience and working together to build the next generation of
hockey fandom no matter where you are.”
“The NHL is excited to partner with Verizon to build the future
of the NHL fan experience on a Verizon 5G infrastructure in NHL
arenas, at NHL events and at home throughout the United States,”
said Dave Lehanski, NHL Executive Vice President, Business
Development and Innovation. “Together, the NHL and Verizon will
leverage the capabilities of Verizon 5G and Mobile Edge Computing
(MEC) to provide fans with access to entirely new experiences and
ways to consume live game content, including leveraging the output
of our puck and player tracking system, all in ‘true’ real time.
Being on the forefront of innovation is great for our game and
especially our fans – and these types of advancements are only
possible with best-in-class partners like Verizon.”
This partnership with the NHL, a recognized leader in technology
innovation throughout all of sports, is the latest proof point in
Verizon’s use of 5G to help shape the future of sports and
entertainment.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the
world’s leading providers of technology, communications,
information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered
in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon
generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company offers
data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning
networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for
mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.
The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of
31 Member Clubs and proudly welcomes its 32nd franchise, the
Seattle Kraken™, for the 2021–2022 season. Each team roster
reflects the League’s international makeup with players from more
than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and
historic trophy in professional sports—the Stanley Cup®. Gary
Bettman has served the NHL as Commissioner since February 1, 1993
and has guided the world’s top professional hockey league to more
than $5 billion in annual revenues and partnerships with more than
40 blue chip corporate sponsors. Every year, the NHL entertains
more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on
national television and radio; more than 151 million
followers—league, team, and player accounts combined—across
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube; and more than
100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in
more than 160 countries and territories through its rightsholders
including NBC/NBCSN and the NHL Network™ in the United States,
Sportsnet and TVA in Canada, Viasat in the Nordic Region, Yandex in
Russia, and CCTV and Tencent in China. The NHL reaches fans
worldwide with games available online in every country, including
via its live and on-demand streaming service NHL.TV™. Having
entered the eSports world in 2018, the League hosts the NHL Gaming
World Championship™ annually, and drew record digital streaming
audiences during the 2019 campaign. Fans are engaged across the
League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL® App,
across nine social media platforms, on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™,
and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring
unprecedented access to player and team statistics as well as every
regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the
League’s inception, powered by SAP. The NHL is committed to
building healthy and vibrant communities through the sport of
hockey by increasing youth participation and engagement; fostering
positive family experiences; promoting inclusion, positive culture,
and leadership; and supporting sustainable community impact.
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Media contact: Emily
VickerVerizonemily.vicker@verizon.com
Brad KleinNHL Communicationsbklein@nhl.com
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