Connecting your Sportsnet access to Amazon Prime Video is done by subscribing to the Sportsnet Prime Video Channel, an add-on service available to Amazon Prime members in Canada. It’s important to understand that this is a separate subscription from a standard Sportsnet+ account or a Sportsnet package through a TV provider; you cannot link an existing Sportsnet subscription to your Prime Video account Visit watch.sportsnet.ca/activate.
How to Subscribe to the Sportsnet Channel on Prime Video
To add the Sportsnet channel, you must first be an active Amazon Prime member. Once you have a Prime membership, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Channel Page: On your computer or mobile device, go to primevideo.com/sportsnet.
- Start the Sign-Up Process: You will see an option to start a free trial or subscribe.
- Confirm Your Subscription: Follow the on-screen prompts to add the channel to your Prime Video account. The subscription cost will be billed directly through your Amazon account.
The subscription costs for the Sportsnet Prime Video Channel are typically $24.99 per month or $199.99 per year, plus applicable taxes.
What is Included with the Sportsnet Prime Video Channel?
Subscribing through Prime Video gives you access to the live linear feeds of several Sportsnet channels, including:
- Sportsnet (East, Ontario, West, and Pacific)
- Sportsnet ONE
- Sportsnet 360
This allows you to stream a wide variety of live sports, such as NHL games (including national Wednesday and Saturday games), Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Raptors games, and other events from the NBA, MLB, and more.
Important Distinctions and Limitations
It is crucial to understand the differences between the various ways to access Sportsnet:
- Separate Subscriptions: A subscription to the Sportsnet Prime Video Channel is entirely separate from a subscription to Sportsnet+ (purchased directly from the Sportsnet website or app) or access through a cable TV provider. You cannot use your login from one service to access the other. If you subscribed to Sportsnet+ through the iOS App Store, you also cannot link that to Prime Video.
- Content Differences: While the Prime Video channel gives you the main live Sportsnet channels, the direct-to-consumer Sportsnet+ service has different subscription tiers (Standard and Premium) that may include additional content not available through the Prime Video channel.
- NHL Regional Blackouts: Just like with other streaming options, NHL regional blackouts apply to the Sportsnet Prime Video Channel. Your physical location at the time of streaming determines which regional games you can watch. For example, to watch regional games for the Vancouver Canucks, you must be located within their broadcast territory. Out-of-market NHL games are not available through this service.
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How to Watch After Subscribing
Once you have added the Sportsnet channel to your Prime Video account, you can watch it on any device that supports the Prime Video app, including smart TVs, streaming media players (like Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku), and mobile devices. Simply open the Prime Video app, navigate to the “Channels” section, and select Sportsnet to start watching the live feeds.
