SEG Media Introduces UtahHC+ and SEG+ Powered By Kiswe, Providing Unparalleled Access to Stream the Best of Professional Sports in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (September 19, 2024) – Leading into a historic season of professional sports in Utah, today, SEG Media in partnership with Kiswe, a leader in direct-to-consumer streaming technology,  launched UtahHC+, a dedicated Utah Hockey Club-branded direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service similar to Jazz+, the Utah Jazz’s streaming service that launched in September 2023. SEG Media also introduced SEG+, a dynamic bundle that provides seamless access to all UtahHC+ and Jazz+ content in one convenient place. The three services are equipped with enhanced capabilities including DVR and Search functionality and feature extensive programming – live games, video-on-demand (VOD) content, game-specific alternative broadcasts, and more insider programming – all produced by SEG Media. Subscriptions for SEG+, UtahHC+, and Jazz+ are available for purchase now at www.segplus.com. 

“There has never been a more exciting time to be a sports fan in Utah, and we are committed to making sure our fanbase can easily engage in every minute of the action coming this season with Utah Hockey Club and the Utah Jazz - however they want to watch,” said Caroline Klein, chief communications officer for Smith Entertainment Group. “We gained valuable insight into our fans’ streaming preferences last season and look forward to creating even more memories with them through the front-row access and intuitive experiences that SEG+, UtahHC+, and Jazz+ provide.”

SEG Media Streaming Offerings

• The SEG+ subscription sports streaming bundle brings the best of UtahHC+ and Jazz+ into one place, from live games to custom programming. SEG+ is only available as an annual subscription and represents the best value, priced at $174.99. Fans who purchase an annual subscription to SEG+ now through 11:59 P.M. MT on September 30, 2024, will receive two tickets to a Utah Jazz game (preseason and select games early in the regular season) or two single-goal view tickets to a Utah Hockey Club game, plus 50% off a purchase of up to $250 at both the Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club team stores, online only.** There is a limited quantity of game tickets available through this incentive, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last.

• UtahHC+ gives subscribers access to 75+ live Utah Hockey Club preseason and regular season games, inclusive of pre- and post-game shows, excluding all exclusive nationally televised games. Live game coverage begins with the club’s first preseason game at 5 P.M. MT on Sept. 22 against the St. Louis Blues at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. 

UtahHC+ launches today with several content pieces including episode one of Fresh Ice presented by Delta Air Lines, an all-new, exclusive series that documents moments from Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season, both on and off the ice. 

Utah Hockey Club also welcomes former NHL player Tyson Nash as a UtahHC+ personality and analyst. Nash spent the previous 14 seasons as an Arizona Coyotes broadcaster, and in his role with Utah, he will contribute to UtahHC+ content, host alt-casts throughout the season and serve as a guest analyst during select pre- and post-game shows during Utah Hockey Club live broadcasts. 

Annual subscriptions to UtahHC+ are available for $69.99 (less than $1 per game). Fans who purchase an annual subscription to UtahHC+ by 11:59 P.M. MT on September 30, 2024, will receive two single-goal view tickets to a regular season Utah Hockey Club game.** Other UtahHC+ subscription options include monthly ($14.99) and pay-per-view (starting at $5 per live game). 

• In addition to live streams of 75+ Jazz games and pre- and post-game coverage, excluding exclusive nationally televised games, fan-favorite programming returns this season to Jazz+ . Following the success of his popular show, Shoot the Sh*t, Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy will host a new variety program, Shoot the Sh*t, that brings viewers into a laid-back setting where he will catch up with a variety of guests. Utah Jazz Broadcaster Holly Rowe is back with the second season of her hit podcast, Front Rowe, and subscribers can access video of each episode. Select home games played by the Salt Lake City Stars – the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz – will also be streamed throughout the season. 

An annual subscription to Jazz+ remains priced at $125.50, equivalent to less than $1.50 per game. Other Jazz+ subscription options include monthly ($19.99) and pay-per-view (starting at $5 per live game). 

New annual subscribers to Jazz+ and current annual subscribers who renew early will receive two tickets to a Jazz preseason game this season if they subscribe or renew by 11:59 P.M. MT on September 30, 2024. This ticket incentive is available while supplies last and on a first-come, first-served basis. Current Jazz+ subscribers who upgrade to SEG+ by September 30, 2024 will receive all the benefits available to new SEG+ subscribers.**

Subscriptions to SEG+, UtahHC+, and Jazz+ are available for purchase now at www.segplus.com. Only annual and monthly subscriptions include access to on-demand games and other content such as alt-casts, in addition to live games.

New Capabilities and Content

New for this season, SEG Media has introduced enhanced capabilities across its three DTC services, including a DVR function during live games and a new search capability makes it easy to find desired content – from game replays to popular VOD content.

Also new this season, annual and monthly subscribers to SEG+, UtahHC+, and Jazz+ will be the first to access cross-over content that highlights players from the Jazz and Utah Hockey Club coming together as they showcase the best of Utah. This programming will be available via the streaming services 48 hours before it is released on other team-owned channels.

Streaming & Broadcast Territory
All 3.3 million plus Utahns can access and subscribe to all SEG Media subscription streaming services. UtahHC+ is available via an expansive territory including the state of Utah, as well as Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, and parts of Nevada. Jazz+ is available to all fans who live within the Jazz broadcast footprint, which includes the state of Utah plus areas of Idaho and Wyoming. SEG+ is available where Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club broadcast regions overlap. Fans can learn more about subscription availability in their region by visiting www.segplus.com. 

Fans in the teams’ local broadcast market will also be able to watch every game for free, excluding exclusive nationally televised games, on local over-the-air TV stations. Jazz games will be broadcast on local Utah TV station KJZZ (KJZZ-TV Channel 14), “The Home of the Utah Jazz,” which is owned by Sinclair, Inc. Utah Hockey Club games will be broadcast on Utah 16 (KUPX-TV Channel 16), the “Official TV home of Utah Hockey Club,” which is owned by The E.W. Scripps Company.

SEG Media’s subscription streaming services are powered by Kiswe and utilize their direct-to-consumer streaming technology and services to provide a seamless and immersive streaming experience for fans. Jazz+ also leverages the NBA’s Next Gen integrated digital platform.  

Visit www.segplus.com for more information and to subscribe. 

**Restrictions apply. View the terms and conditions and the full list of available games here.

About Smith Entertainment Group
Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) is a sports, entertainment, real estate, and technology investment group focused primarily on the state of Utah. SEG’s portfolio includes the Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah Hockey Club (NHL), Delta Center, SEG Media, The Shops at South Town, Real Salt Lake (MLS), Utah Royals (NWSL), America First Credit Union Field, Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League), Utah Jazz Gaming (NBA 2K League), Real Monarchs (MLS NEXT Pro), and other Utah-centric business ventures.

About SEG Media
SEG Media is the sports media division of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) that launched in June 2023. SEG Media produces all Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club games and other behind-the-scenes team content and distributes those assets across over-the-air, local TV channels; UtahJazz.com; and direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming services, which include SEG+, UtahHC+, and Jazz+; and the Zone Sports Radio Network. SEG Media’s future plans include producing and distributing content for other SEG entities and external partners.

About the Utah Jazz

Founded as the 18th member of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1974, and located in Salt Lake City since 1979, the Utah Jazz are committed to excellence as a team and in the community. On the court, the Jazz are the second-winningest team in the NBA over the last 30 years, having won nine division titles and two Western Conference championships along with 17 seasons of 50-plus wins and are supported by one of the most passionate fan bases in all of sports. The Utah Jazz also operate the Junior Jazz program, the largest and longest-running youth basketball league in the NBA, featuring more than 60,000 players and an additional 13,000 volunteers who take part annually across six states. For more information on the Utah Jazz, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit www.utahjazz.com.

About Utah Hockey Club

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) established Utah’s first-ever NHL franchise in April 2024, with the team set to debut in the 2024-25 season. With this move, SEG introduced the second “Big Four" major professional sports league to Utah for the first time in state history. To be known as Utah Hockey Club for their inaugural season, the club was established with a competitive, dynamic roster and 34 draft picks spanning their first three consecutive seasons (2024-27). The team will compete at Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City, building on the renowned, energetic atmosphere for which Utah’s sports and entertainment scene has become known. For more information on Utah Hockey Club, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit www.UtahHockeyClub.com.

About Kiswe

Kiswe is an award-winning technology company that builds and powers D2C streaming platforms and events used by the biggest entertainment and sports brands. With best-in-class streaming technology and a unique partnership business model, Kiswe helps content owners maximize their revenue and engage every fan on every screen.