WHL moves games to YouTube amid uncertainty over Victory+

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The Sports Business Journal reported the issues teams and leagues had been experiencing with the platform were “due to missed rights fee payments.”

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Victory+ had livestreamed WHL games over “two playoffs and one regular season,” according to the league’s statement.

The league praised the technical advancements that had been achieved during the time Victory+ had served as its broadcast partner.

The WHL “achieved great success with millions of viewers tuning in, generating unprecedented exposure and reach for WHL Clubs and players, representing a significant step forward in accessibility for fans. WHL Clubs invested in enhancements to their productions, including additional content, intermission programming, camera angles, and more,” the statement read.

“While we are disappointed to part ways, our time with Victory+ resulted in remarkable growth and exposure for the WHL as a result of the increased accessibility for fans,” Near said.

The release states “more information regarding the WHL on YouTube will be made available ahead of the start of the 2026-27 WHL Regular Season” which begins Friday, Sept. 18.

Local broadcaster

Meanwhile, Prince Albert Raiders fans can continue to tune in to the official broadcaster of the team – 900 CKBI on the AM radio dial or stream it live on your device from ckbi.com.

Every game is broadcast live with play-by-play from the voice of the Raiders, Nick Nielsen. Coverage includes a pre-game coaches show, player spotlights and a live post-game show with coaches and player interviews each night.

paNOW and CKBI are a division of Pattison Media.

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*With files from paNOW