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Sling Discontinues Short-Term Passes

Sling TV has discontinued its short-term 'Sling Passes,' which allowed users to subscribe for one to seven days. Introduced in August 2025, the passes included Day, Weekend, and Week options, priced at $4.99, $9.99, and $14.99 respectively. The launch aimed to attract cord cutters during football season, but faced legal challenges from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, who sued Sling's parent company DISH for breach of contract over the unapproved packages. The lawsuits likely influenced the decision to retire the passes, though no official reason was given. Sling now returns to its standard lineup: Orange, Blue, combined Orange & Blue, and the newer Basic plans ($19.99/month).

• Sling TV discontinued its short-term Sling Passes as of October 5, 2026.
• The passes, launched in August 2025, included Day Pass ($4.99), Weekend Pass ($9.99), and Week Pass ($14.99).
• Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery filed lawsuits against DISH over the passes for breach of contract.

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Sling TV's Future Uncertain After DISH Bankruptcy Filing

Sling TV — one of the first over‑the‑top live multichannel services, launched February 9, 2015 — faces an uncertain future after its parent’s prepackaged Chapter 11 filing. DISH DBS Corporation (an EchoStar subsidiary) filed for Chapter 11 on June 30, 2026 after a delay in closing a large spectrum sale to AT&T left the company short of cash to repay $2 billion in notes. Sling peaked near 2.6 million subscribers around 2020 but reported 1.707 million subscribers as of the end of June 2026. The restructuring aims to clean the balance sheet and wind down DISH’s wireless build; industry observers expect EchoStar may consider selling or spinning off DISH satellite and Sling assets once the process concludes.

• Sling TV launched on February 9, 2015 as an over‑the‑top live multichannel television service in the U.S.
• Sling reported 1.707 million subscribers as of the end of June 2026, down from a peak near 2.6 million around 2020.
• On June 30, 2026, DISH DBS Corporation (an EchoStar subsidiary) filed a prepackaged Chapter 11 case in Houston.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for Rogers Communications (2026-10-01)

Rogers Communications Inc. furnished a Form 6-K reporting the completion of its acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), as announced in a press release dated October 1, 2026. The transaction consolidates Rogers' ownership and control over major Canadian sports and entertainment franchises and related media assets, significantly bolstering its sports media portfolio and live content ecosystem.

• Rogers Communications completed the acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), announced via press release on October 1, 2026.
• The Form 6-K filing was formally executed by Marisa Wyse, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, on October 1, 2026.
• The transaction expands Rogers' direct ownership of premier sports assets and live entertainment properties in North America.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for Rogers Communications (2026-09-23)

Rogers Communications Inc. filed Form 6-K on September 23, 2026, disclosing key underwriting and supplemental indenture agreements in connection with a debt offering. The filing incorporates by reference an Underwriting Agreement dated September 9, 2026, executed with major financial institutions including BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, MUFG Securities Americas, SMBC Nikko Securities America, and Wells Fargo Securities. Additionally, it executes the Fourth and Fifth Supplemental Indentures with The Bank of New York Mellon, establishing the legal frameworks and terms for new debt securities. These transactions optimize Rogers' capital structure and support continuous funding for its telecom and media operations.

• Underwriting Agreement entered into on September 9, 2026, with lead underwriters including BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, MUFG Securities Americas, SMBC Nikko Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities.
• Execution of Fourth Supplemental Indenture and Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated September 23, 2026, with The Bank of New York Mellon as trustee.
• Exhibits are formally incorporated by reference into Form F-3D (File No. 333-170234) and Form F-10 (File No. 333-294132) registration statements.

Amazon Prime Video Secures 12-Year NHL Rights in Canada

Amazon’s Prime Video and Rogers Communications reached a 12-year agreement granting Prime members in Canada national NHL streaming rights beginning with the 2026–27 season. The deal provides Prime Video at least 26 national regular-season games per season, national Wednesday Night Hockey in English and French, and select Stanley Cup Playoff series at no additional cost to Prime members in Canada. Rogers and the NHL framed the pact as deepening their relationship and expanding premium hockey access. The agreement is Canada-specific and arrives amid broader shifts in North American hockey distribution — including the collapse of FanDuel Sports Network, teams seeking new local broadcast homes in the U.S., and existing U.S. national deals with ESPN/ABC and TNT Sports that run through 2027–28. The transaction underscores streaming services’ growing role in live sports rights and CTV distribution.

• Amazon (Prime Video) and Rogers Communications agreed a 12-year NHL rights package in Canada starting 2026–27.
• Prime members in Canada will get national Wednesday Night Hockey (English and French), select Stanley Cup Playoff series, and at least 26 national regular-season NHL games per season at no additional cost.
• Rogers Communications and the NHL publicly supported the agreement; quotes included from Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.