Rogers Communications to Invest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Secures and accelerates delivery of premium content across Rogers world-class distribution platforms; Sportsnet to drive interactive and personalized sports experience for Canadians on the go; Builds on the company's strong history in sports
TORONTO, Rogers Communications announced today that it, along with Bell Canada, is jointly acquiring a net 75 percent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. The investment advances Rogers' strategy to deliver highly sought- after content anywhere, anytime, on any platform across its broadband and wireless networks and its media assets, while strengthening the value of its sports brand, Sportsnet.