How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Canada
TSN holds most of the World Cup rights in Canada, with selected matches simulcast free on CTV. French-language coverage is on RDS. Canada is a co-host this year — matches in Vancouver and Toronto will get extra broadcast attention.
Canadian broadcasters
TSN — main coverage
TSN (The Sports Network) carries the full World Cup in Canada, including every group stage match and all knockout rounds. TSN is available on cable and satellite, or as a standalone streaming subscription at around CAD $20/month.
TSN Direct (streaming)
TSN Direct lets you subscribe to TSN without a cable package. At around $20/month (or $200/year), it gives you full access to live streams on browser, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Samsung Smart TV.
If you already have TSN through a cable or satellite provider, you can activate TSN.ca or the TSN app using your provider login — no extra charge.
Which matches are on TSN vs. CTV?
CTV simulcasts high-profile matches — typically Canada games, semi-finals, and the final. Check TSN's schedule for the exact match-by-match breakdown closer to air time. When a match is on both CTV and TSN, you can watch it free on CTV.
CTV — free broadcasts
CTV (Bell Media's free-to-air channel) simulcasts selected World Cup matches at no cost. This typically includes the most-watched games: Canada's group stage matches, the semi-finals, and the final. CTV is free over-the-air in most Canadian cities with an antenna, and streams free on CTV.ca and the CTV app.
No account or subscription is needed to watch CTV online — just open CTV.ca or the app.
RDS — French-language coverage
RDS (Réseau des sports) carries the World Cup in French for Quebec and francophone Canada. Like TSN, RDS is available via cable/satellite or as part of a streaming bundle. RDS Direct offers streaming access at a similar price to TSN Direct.
Want all 104 matches free? BBC iPlayer.
CTV only carries selected matches for free — if you want to stream every game without paying for TSN, BBC iPlayer (UK) covers all 104 matches free, in English, no subscription. You need a VPN set to a UK server and a free BBC account.
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Watching on specific devices
Smart TV / Apple TV / Fire TV
TSN and CTV both have apps for major streaming platforms. Search for "TSN" and "CTV" in your device's app store.
Mobile
TSN app (iOS/Android) requires a TSN Direct subscription or a cable login. CTV app is free — download from the App Store or Google Play and stream without signing in.
Browser
tsn.ca requires a TSN account. ctv.ca streams free in-browser with no login required.