NHL Global series on Channel 9GO! – Wide World of Sports will host two of the world’s elite ice hockey teams when the National Hockey League makes its Australian debut with the 2023 NHL Global Series – Melbourne, live and free on 9Now and 9Go! on Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, at 2.00pm.
Two pre-season games between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyotes will be played at Rod Laver Arena in an action-packed weekend of ice hockey.
Nine Wide World of Sports, Head of Partnerships and Strategy, Simon Fordham, said:
“We’re thrilled to be jumping onto the rink with one of North America’s most loved and recognised professional sporting leagues.
“The NHL Global Series complements our total sports offering across the 9Network, and will stream live anywhere on 9Now in HD, all exclusive and for free.
“As we build the next decade of Olympics coverage exclusively on Nine, we can’t wait to showcase more sports such as this.”
Tickets to the NHL Global Series – Melbourne are still available for both games, as well as the Open Practice on Friday, September 22, via Ticketek.
Broadcast schedule
Saturday, September 23
Sydney 2.00pm LIVE on 9Go! and 9Now
Melbourne 2.00pm LIVE on 9Go! and 9Now
Brisbane 2.00pm LIVE on 9Go! and 9Now
Adelaide 1.30pm LIVE on 9Go!and 9Now
Perth 12.00pm LIVE on 9Go! and 9Now
Sunday, September 24
Sydney 2.00pm LIVE on 9Go! and 9Now
Melbourne 2.00pm LIVE on 9Go! and 9Now
Brisbane 2.00pm LIVE on 9Go! and 9Now
Adelaide 1.30pm LIVE on 9Go!and 9Now
Perth 12.00pm LIVE on 9Go! and 9Now
Arizona will be designated the home team for the September 23 match-up and Los Angeles will be designated the home team for the game on September 24.
NHL GLOBAL SERIES on 9GO! and 9NOW – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, FROM 2.00PM LIVE AND FREE ON 9GO! AND 9NOW
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NHL Global series on Channel 9GO!
ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. 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®.
Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers – league, team and player accounts combined – across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com.
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ABOUT THE ARIZONA COYOTES
The Arizona Coyotes are a National Hockey League franchise based in Tempe, Arizona. The Coyotes are owned by Chairman and Governor Alex Meruelo. Since the club’s first season in the Valley of the Sun in 1996, the Coyotes have been a leader in the community and steadfast in its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For the latest news and information on the Coyotes, please visit ArizonaCoyotes.com. Fans can follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES KINGS
The Los Angeles Kings have enjoyed a rich history of excitement, passion, and championship glory in Southern California while demonstrating the utmost commitment to their fans, partners, and community.
Owned and operated by AEG, the Los Angeles Kings began play in 1967 and now play at world-famous Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Since our inception we have strived to be the ultimate leader as it relates to employing many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history, and hosting and participating in incredible events highlighted by two Stanley Cup Championships.
NHL Global series on Channel 9GO!
NHL Global series on Channel 9GO!
