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NHL Projects $6.8 Billion Revenue, Salary Cap to Rise

12/10/2025

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The National Hockey League (NHL) projects $6.8 billion in revenue for the current season, per Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner.
The salary cap remains $95.5 million this season, with planned increases to $104 million in 2026-27 and $113.5 million in 2027-28.
Bettman cited media rights deals, including an $11 billion CAD contract with Rogers, and the 2026 Olympics as revenue drivers.

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The National Hockey League (NHL) projects $6.8 billion in revenue for the current season, per Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner.
The salary cap remains $95.5 million this season, with planned increases to $104 million in 2026-27 and $113.5 million in 2027-28.
Bettman cited media rights deals, including an $11 billion CAD contract with Rogers, and the 2026 Olympics as revenue drivers.