The Hurricanes are taking their game broadcasts in-house. Starting in 2026-27, Carolina will run its own sports network as the exclusive TV home for the team, owned and operated by Hurricanes Holdings. That group will handle production, distribution, sales and marketing, working alongside the NHL.
Team CEO Brian Fork said the Hurricanes are “thrilled to launch our own sports network,” framing the move as a way to give fans steadier access to games and more freedom over the kind of programming the club puts out.
The NHL will supply centralized production for the new network, stepping in where Carolina’s previous regional sports network handled the job. The Hurricanes are one of four clubs the league will oversee this way, joining Minnesota, St. Louis and Columbus.
League executives cast it as the natural direction for a shifting regional media business. NHL President of Events and Content Steve Mayer pointed to the league’s Emmy-winning production group taking on live game production and layering in new technology and graphics. NHL Chief Media Officer David Proper said the model gives teams more flexibility to distribute games and bring in revenue, broadening the pool of distribution partners while leaning less on outside production companies.
Carolina hasn’t locked in a distribution plan yet, but the team says the network will be available across a mix of options, including cable, satellite and streaming. The name, branding and pricing are all set to be announced before the regular season begins.
Familiar voices are staying put. Broadcasters Mike Maniscalco and Tripp Tracy are both confirmed to return next season.
