Does the NHL get more games then the nba when it comes national tv broadcast?

Question

I'm talking about from the major networks like nbc,abc,cbs, and fox...not cable channels like tnt/tbs , espn etc

The only time when you can see nba regular games from one of the major networks is on the weekends played on ABC. I'm just curious if hockey gets more television time then the nba from one of the big networks during regular season. I'm not talking about playoffs or finals. I'm sorry I don't focus on the nhl, so I'm not sure what networks would play their games. I know hockey was once on fox , but I don't think it is anymore.

Answer 1

No, the nba actually gets more games than the nhl on national television. The nhl occasionally has games on nbc but most of their games aere on msg and other cable networks. The nba though usually has more games on cable than on national tv as compared to the nfl per say. There are multiple reasons first off is the fact that cable=more money, the nba has contracts with espn, tnt, nba tv, fox sports, and abc which nets them more than if those games were only on public airways such as nbc or abc. Also the nba schedule is much longer and more complex then that of the nfl. Almost all of the nfl games of a team can be seen on public television because most of them occur on the weekends(sundays) at earlier times, around 1pm or later, (with the exception of monday night and thursdday games) the nfl has only 16 games per team compared to 82 in the nba, and almost all nba games, in the local markets alteast, are primetime starting around 7,8,or 9pm and occur during the weekdays. This would constantly cut into the television show schedule on public channels and other things like the news. Especially because the nba games are constantly on going eather every other day or every couple days and thats for every single team. If your in a market with multiple teams, i.e., los angeles/ florida/texas/ upstate ca(sacramento, golden state) it would be even more complex. Cable allows for flexible scheduling so fans can watch more of there teams' games.

Answer 2

Habs fans just starting to feel neglected?? You should come out West, where there are 3 teams and one is lucky enough to get on HNIC. The CBC has always slanted HNIC towards Toronto, at the expense of all other Canadian teams. The Habs were their second choice. Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.....3 teams that have been much more successfull then the Leafs in recent years, have been relegated to the 2nd half, and usually only one of those teams. Even Ottawa seems to be regarded as second class to the Leafs. HNIC should be renamed to HNIT......with the second game being HNI...the rest of Canada!! I'll be happy when the CBC loses the rights to Saturday Canadian games and they'll all be broadcasted!!

Answer 3

I get an NHL game every Sunday on a regular channel. And every game for the Finals. I rarely see NBA games though.