WHL teams up with Victory+ for historical streaming deal

Going forward, junior hockey fans will be able to watch every WHL game for free thanks to a groundbreaking new agreement announced today.

The WHL has teamed up with Victory+ to offer a free stream of every league game with no geo-restrictions, which the WHL calls the "most comprehensive streaming deal in junior hockey history."

Now streaming: Victories in the Dub!

It’s official – the WHL is moving to @victoryplustv for the 2025 #WHLPlayoffs and the 2025-26 WHL Regular Season!

Stream for FREE by downloading Victory+ on your favourite device.

Download the app now: https://t.co/wXiX4Xw8uX pic.twitter.com/eZo3Sa1cM8

— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) March 20, 2025

Commissioner Dan Near says the league envisions a “massive opportunity” to bring fans closer to the game with unlimited access through Victory+.

“WHL players and clubs are deeply connected to our communities, and we represent the number one passion point for hockey fans in the majority of markets in which we operate,” Near explained.

“This alliance with Victory+ will vastly extend the reach of the WHL product and give hockey fans around the world visibility to our great players competing at the very highest level of junior hockey.”

Starting on March 28, Victory+ has committed to broadcasting this year’s playoffs and the entirety of the 2025-26 season for free.

The streaming service will also offer classic games from the WHL archives and unique on-demand content, a release from the WHL noted.

“I spent my youth cheering for the WHL team in my community, so it’s been a personal milestone for me to help bring junior hockey to a new generation of fans,” said Neil Gruninger, president and CEO of A Parent Media Co. Inc., the parent company of Victory+.

“This is a major step in our mission to make sports content more accessible to fans everywhere and we're excited to build on the amazing work already being done to shine a spotlight and grow the world of junior hockey.”

Gruninger called it “a privilege” to work alongside WHL leadership and owners who share Victory+’s fan-first vision.

Hockey fans can head here to learn more about where to download the Victory+ app and sign up for a free account to start catching WHL playoff action as early as next weekend.