Labatt signs to deal to make Budweiser an official beer of the NHL in Canada

FILE - In this Thursday, March 5, 2015, file photo, Budweiser beer cans are seen at a concession stand at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla. World Cup organizers reportedly have made another late change in alcohol policy only two days before games start in Qatar by banning beer sales at the eight soccer stadiums in and around Doha. Media reports say Qatari authorities are pressing FIFA to ban all sales of long-time World Cup beer sponsor Budweiser at the eight venues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

By The Canadian Press

Posted June 5, 2024 9:12 am.

Last Updated June 5, 2024 10:24 am.

Labatt Breweries of Canada and the National Hockey League have announced a deal that will see Budweiser become an official beer of the NHL in Canada.

Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not immediately available.

As part of the partnership, Labatt will receive broadcast exposure through digitally enhanced dasherboards that allow for the digital replacement of camera-visible arena dasherboards during game broadcasts.

The agreement will also allow for a wide range of other marketing and promotion opportunities.

Labatt is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev.

The deal comes ahead of the first game of the Stanley Cup final on Saturday between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers.

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