New York Islanders

Name

New York Islanders

Legal name

New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P.

Website

http://newyorkislanders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Hockey Franchise / Sports Entertainment

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports Teams/Clubs (Ski, Snowboard, Bobsleigh, etc.) (MPAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Hockey Leagues (MPAKAAAE), Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG), Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Professional hockey team
• NHL franchise operations
• Live sports entertainment
• Arena venue management
• Corporate sports sponsorships

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single-game tickets, season ticket memberships, group tickets, and premium seating at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
2. Sponsorship and Advertising: Corporate sponsorship deals with major brands including UBS (naming rights), American Express, Dime, Ford, Heineken, Hyundai, JetBlue, Northwell Health, Ticketmaster, Turkish Airlines, Verizon, and Xerox. Revenue from arena signage, digital advertising, and partnership activations.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sales of team merchandise including jerseys, apparel, and game-used gear through Isles Lab team stores and NHL Shop.
4. Media Rights: Revenue from NHL national and regional broadcasting rights agreements for game telecasts.
5. Arena Events: Revenue from hosting non-hockey events at UBS Arena including concerts (Weird Al Yankovic, Earth Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie, Avenged Sevenfold) and other entertainment events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The New York Islanders operate a professional NHL hockey franchise that competes in regular season and playoff games at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The team sells live game tickets (single-game, season memberships, group, and premium seating), corporate sponsorships and advertising, licensed merchandise, broadcast media rights, and arena event hosting services. Supporting offerings include the Isles + UBS Arena mobile app, developmental hockey through the Hamilton Hammers AHL affiliate and Trenton Ironhawks ECHL affiliate, and youth hockey programs such as Learn to Play.

Product overview

The New York Islanders operate as an NHL hockey franchise offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered around professional hockey entertainment. The core product is the NHL team competing at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Supporting products include the Isles + UBS Arena mobile application, season and single-game ticket packages, and premium seating options. The organization operates youth development programs including the Learn to Play initiative and manages community relations through the Islanders Children's Foundation and Hockey with a Heart initiatives. The franchise expanded its operations with the Hamilton Hammers AHL affiliate starting 2026-27 season and launched the Empire State Holiday Invitational, a Division I college hockey tournament at UBS Arena. The Isles Rewards loyalty program enhances the season ticket member experience with exclusive perks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hamilton Hammers: AHL affiliate team relocating to Hamilton, Ontario
• Bridgeport Islanders
• Trenton Ironhawks
• Islanders Children's Foundation
• UBS Arena

Products and services

• Season Ticket Memberships Full-season and partial-season ticket packages providing guaranteed seats for all home games at UBS Arena, with membership benefits including priority access, discounts, exclusive events, and rewards through the Member Central program.
• Single Game Tickets Individual game tickets sold through Ticketmaster for fans attending specific New York Islanders home games at UBS Arena, with dynamic pricing based on opponent, seat location, and game importance.
• Group Tickets Discounted bulk ticket packages available for groups, organizations, and large parties attending Islanders home games together, providing accessible entry for corporate outings, school trips, and community organizations.
• Premium Seating and Suites Club seats and luxury suite rentals at UBS Arena for corporate entertaining, client hospitality, and premium fan experiences, available on annual subscription and per-event rental bases.
• Isles + UBS Arena Mobile App Official mobile application for the New York Islanders and UBS Arena providing game updates, ticketing access, arena information, schedules, and fan engagement features for individual fans and season ticket members.
• Hamilton Hammers AHL Affiliate Games AHL minor league hockey games played by the Hamilton Hammers, the Islanders' developmental affiliate team, providing professional hockey entertainment to Hamilton-area fans and serving as a development platform for NHL prospects.
• Trenton Ironhawks ECHL Affiliate Games ECHL minor league hockey games played by the Trenton Ironhawks, an additional developmental affiliate providing professional hockey entertainment and prospect development opportunities within the Islanders' farm system.
• UBS Arena Event Hosting Multi-purpose arena venue hosting non-hockey entertainment events including concerts (e.g., Weird Al Yankovic, Earth Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie, Avenged Sevenfold), family shows, and corporate functions in addition to Islanders home games.

Quantifiable outcome

• Matthew Schaefer recorded 23 goals and 59 points in his rookie season, tying Brian Leetch's record for most goals by a rookie defenseman in NHL history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer HospitalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026The Islanders donated $150,000 through their Children's Foundation to create a child support center at R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Hospital in New Hyde Park, New York, named in honor of Matthew Schaefer's late mother Jennifer who died of breast cancer in February 2024. The center will provide a space for children to wait while their parents undergo cancer treatment.
• Long Island University (LIU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026A five-year strategic partnership announced April 6, 2026 between Long Island University, the New York Islanders, and UBS Arena aimed at advancing hockey growth across Long Island and the New York City region. The partnership includes creating the Empire State Holiday Invitational, an annual Division I men's hockey tournament hosted at UBS Arena with its inaugural event scheduled for December 28-29, 2026. LIU serves as a supporting partner of the Islanders' Learn to Play program and provides students access to UBS Arena events and executive engagement opportunities, with LIU's Division I hockey operations based at the Northwell Health Ice Center.
• American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 March 2026APFED was selected as a beneficiary of the Islanders' 'Hockey with a Heart' community initiative at the March 13, 2026 game against the Los Angeles Kings. Fans could purchase 50/50 raffle tickets with proceeds supporting eosinophilic disease research and patient support programs.
• Delmar InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Delmar International renewed its partnership with the New York Islanders, building on a relationship that began in 2022. The partnership includes branding and community engagement efforts, reflecting Delmar's growth in the U.S. market and its commitment to community values.
• UBS (Naming Rights Partner)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUBS holds the naming rights for UBS Arena, the Islanders' home venue in Elmont, New York. The partnership represents a major long-term investment in the team's arena infrastructure and brand visibility.
• Northwell HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthwell Health is a major healthcare partner with naming rights to the Northwell Health Ice Center, the team's practice facility. The partnership also includes community health initiatives and youth sports programs.
• American ExpresscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Express is an official partner providing exclusive benefits for card members at UBS Arena including special offers, presale access to tickets, and premium experiences.
• Hamilton HammerscoreOthersThe Hamilton Hammers is the New York Islanders' new AHL affiliate based in Hamilton, Ontario, beginning play in the 2026-27 season. The team plays at TD Coliseum and competes in the AHL's North Division, serving as the developmental affiliate for prospect players.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York Rangers: The other NHL franchise in the New York City metropolitan area. Direct competitor for corporate sponsors, media rights, casual fans, and local broadcast attention; same sport, same league, same conference, overlapping geography.
• New Jersey Devils: NHL team playing in nearby Newark, sharing the New York metro sports market and NHL Metropolitan Division. Comparable business model around tickets, regional broadcast rights, and arena-based sponsorship revenue.
• Philadelphia Flyers: Metropolitan Division rival and fellow Northeastern U.S. NHL franchise with a passionate regional fan base. Comparable market size, arena economics, and sponsorship categories.
• Pittsburgh Penguins: Metropolitan Division NHL team with a similar mid-tier market profile and historic brand. Comparable in arena economics, regional sports network exposure, and corporate-sponsorship scale.
• Boston Bruins: Original Six NHL franchise in the Northeastern U.S. with a large, loyal season-ticket base and a modern arena. Highly comparable on premium ticketing, sponsorship depth, and Original Six brand equity.
• Washington Capitals: Metropolitan Division NHL team in a top-tier U.S. media market. Comparable business profile with strong corporate sponsorship and arena-driven revenue mix.
• Tampa Bay Lightning: Recent Stanley Cup-winning NHL franchise comparable in building a championship core around elite goaltending and a deep prospect pool. Useful benchmark for on-ice success translating into franchise value growth.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto Maple Leafs: Larger, iconic NHL franchise in a major North American market with national media reach. Comparable as a benchmark for sponsorship and media-rights valuation, though the Maple Leafs operate at a substantially larger scale.
• Detroit Red Wings: Original Six NHL franchise with historic brand equity and a long-tenured regional fan base. Comparable on legacy brand monetization, though the Red Wings operate a broader national footprint.
• Chicago Blackhawks: Original Six NHL team in a major U.S. market with strong corporate sponsorship and broadcast positioning. Comparable as a benchmark for franchise valuation in a large U.S. metro, though operating at a higher historical revenue scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NYIslanders
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@islanderstv
• Facebookfacebook.com/newyorkislanders
• Instagraminstagram.com/nyislanders/index
• TikToktiktok.com/@nyislanders?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-islanders

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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