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tunein.comI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute feeds right now, but here’s the latest I can share about Ottawa Senators radio rights and coverage as of last reported updates.
Direct answer
- The Ottawa Senators’ English-language radio rights have been in flux, with reports in 2025 that the English play-by-play team would not travel to road games for the upcoming season. This marked a notable shift in their traditional road coverage model. French-language rights were announced separately, with 104.7 Outaouais securing French game broadcasts for the season. These developments suggest ongoing negotiations and potential changes to the English rights landscape beyond the 2025-26 season. [Source discussions from The Hockey News and related outlets in 2025][1][2]
Context and what’s changed
- Road-game coverage shift: In 2025, it was reported that the Senators’ official English radio partner would not send the English broadcast team to road games, though live broadcasts of those games would still be accessible to listeners. This was tied to the expiration of the existing rights deal and ongoing negotiations for a new arrangement.[1]
- French-language rights: Separately, a three-year French-language rights deal was announced, with 104.7 FM Outaouais carrying Senators games for the season, indicating a diversification of broadcast partners by language.[1]
- Commentary and analysis: Industry chatter and fan-focused outlets discussed implications for long-running voices (e.g., on-air personalities and travel schedules) and what a potential shift to different English-language partners could mean for Ottawa fans. You’ll see the same themes echoed in podcasts and sports media coverage during that period.[2][3]
What to watch next
- English rights renewal: The key questions will be whether TSN 1200 (Bell Media) remains the English-rights holder or if the Senators move to a new English partner, and how this aligns with a potential re-negotiation of a multi-year deal. Expect official statements or press releases around the offseason leading into 2026-27.[2]
- Road coverage vs at-home coverage: If the road-travel model continues, fans may need to rely on home broadcasts, alternate online streams, or new syndication arrangements for road games. Public comments from the team and broadcaster will clarify capabilities for road broadcasts.[4][1]
- French broadcast expansion: With French rights secured, expect continued availability of French-language game coverage and related programming on the new partner station, potentially expanding French-language fan engagement in the region.[1]
Illustration (what a change might look like)
- Example scenario: The Senators retain English rights with a different partner, and TSN 1200’s role shifts to a complementary station or focuses on select content while a new English affiliate carries most live games, including road games, with the same broadcast talent. French broadcasts continue on 104.7 Outaouais.[1]
Would you like me to pull the most current official statements or press releases from the team and broadcasters to confirm the latest status and provide direct links? I can also summarize any recent podcasts or local coverage that discuss how fans are responding to these changes.[3][2][1]