Rogers Completes Acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Globe Newswire•01/10/2026•14:20 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Rogers (RCI) completes MLSE acquisition, raising ownership to 100%
- ➤Rogers (RCI) pays C$4.35 billion for MLSE’s remaining 25% stake
- ➤Rogers (RCI) will create Rogers Sports business unit combining MLSE and Blue Jays
- ➤Keith Pelley adds Rogers Media accountability while remaining MLSE CEO
Expert Statements
Tony Staffieri, President and CEO of Rogers
“We’re proud to bring these beloved teams together with the rest of Rogers to deliver more for fans, audiences, and customers.”
Tony Staffieri, President and CEO of Rogers
“We know how much these teams mean to fans and we are fully committed to investing to build championship-calibre teams, to enhancing the fan experience, and to delivering compelling experiences for our customers.”
Edward Rogers, Executive Chair, Rogers
“MLSE has some of the most iconic sports teams, they are part of the fabric of our communities and our country.”
Edward Rogers, Executive Chair, Rogers
“Sports fans invest more than their money into their teams, they invest their time, passion and dreams. Their investment is personal and so is our responsibility.”
Tony Staffieri, President and CEO of Rogers
“Individually, these are extraordinary teams, brands and businesses. With communications, sports and entertainment together, it makes Rogers a truly world-class company that cannot be replicated.”
Will invest to build championship-calibre teams Will invest to deliver world-class experiences to fans and customers Becomes global communications, sports and entertainment leader
TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), increasing its ownership of MLSE to 100%. Rogers acquired the remaining 25% ownership stake in MLSE from Kilmer Sports Inc. for C$4.35 billion.
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