TSN
The English-language home. TSN carries the full schedule across its channels, with live streaming on TSN+. Every match of the tournament is available to TSN subscribers.
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How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Canada
Canada is a co-host, so the football is on home soil and the kickoff times are kind. Coverage runs through Bell Media: every match is on TSN in English and RDS in French, while free-to-air network CTV carries the marquee games, including Canada's matches, the opening match and the Final. You can stream the lot on the TSN+ and RDS apps, or catch the free CTV games on the CTV app. This guide covers the channels, the English and French split, the streaming options, the prices and the kickoff times across Canada's time zones.
104
Matches on TSN and RDS
CTV
Free Marquee Games
EN+FR
English and French
3pm ET
The Final
The short version. Bell Media holds the Canadian rights. All 104 matches are on TSN in English and RDS in French, with CTV showing marquee games free to air, including Canada's group games, the opener and the Final. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app or the free CTV app. As a co-host, Canada plays at home in Toronto and Vancouver, and kickoff times across the country are mostly afternoon and evening.
The Broadcasters
TSN, RDS and free-to-air CTV
Bell Media carries the 2026 World Cup in Canada across three brands: TSN in English, RDS in French and CTV for the biggest matches over the air.
RDS
The French-language home. RDS, Bell Media's French sports network, carries the World Cup in French, with live streaming through the RDS app and digital platforms.
CTV
The free option. CTV carries marquee matches over the air and on the free CTV app, typically including Canada's national-team games, the opening match and the Final.
Streaming and Apps
Where to stream in Canada
No cable required. Here is how the channels and streaming apps line up, in both official languages.
English
TSN coverage
- TSN channelsLive TV
- TSN+Streaming
- TSN.caOnline
French
RDS coverage
- RDSLive TV
- RDS appStreaming
- RDS.caOnline
Free to Air
CTV coverage
- CTVOver the air
- CTV appFree stream
- Canada gamesOpener and Final
On price, the standalone TSN+ streaming subscription is around 29.99 Canadian dollars per month, while Bell Media also offers Crave plus Sports bundles that include TSN or RDS from around 21.99 Canadian dollars per month. The marquee matches on CTV cost nothing, so the cheapest way to see Canada's games, the opener and the Final is the free CTV app.
Kickoff Times
2026 World Cup kickoff times in Canada
This is the upside of co-hosting. With the matches in Canada, the United States and Mexico, kickoff times across Canada are friendly, mostly afternoon and evening. The wrinkle is that Canada spans six time zones, so the same game starts at different clock times coast to coast.
- The opening match (Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, 11 June) kicks off at 3pm Eastern, which is noon on the Pacific coast and 4:30pm in Newfoundland.
- Most group games fall in the afternoon and evening local time, ideal for prime-time viewing rather than the overnight kickoffs fans in Europe and Asia face.
- Canada's home games are split between BMO Field in Toronto (Eastern) and BC Place in Vancouver (Pacific), so the local start depends on the venue.
- The Final on 19 July kicks off at 3pm Eastern, noon Pacific, on TSN, RDS and free-to-air CTV.
For the full, filterable list of all 104 kickoff times converted to your local time, use the WorldCuply.com match schedule. To avoid missing a game, the free Match-Day Notifier sends a browser alert 30 minutes before each kickoff.
The Co-Host
Following Canada at home
As a co-host, Canada qualified automatically and plays its group games on home soil. A few notes for following the national team:
- Canada's games should be free. The national-team matches are expected on free-to-air CTV as well as TSN and RDS, so you will not need a subscription to watch Jesse Marsch's side.
- Home venues. Canada open at BMO Field in Toronto and also play at BC Place in Vancouver, the two Canadian host stadiums. See our Canada squad guide for the squad and Group B.
- French coverage. Every Canada match is also called in French on RDS, with streaming on the RDS app.
- Catch up free. The CTV app offers the over-the-air matches on demand, useful if you miss a kickoff.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
Which channels show the 2026 World Cup in Canada?
In Canada the 2026 World Cup is carried by Bell Media. English-language coverage is on TSN, French-language coverage is on RDS, and free-to-air network CTV carries marquee matches including Canada's games, the opening match and the Final.
Are all 104 matches available in Canada?
Yes. All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are available in Canada through TSN in English and RDS in French, with selected games also shown free to air on CTV.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup in French in Canada?
French-language coverage of the 2026 World Cup in Canada is on RDS, Bell Media's French sports network, with live streaming through the RDS app and digital platforms.
Can I watch the 2026 World Cup free in Canada?
Some matches are free to air on CTV, which typically carries Canada's national-team games, the opening match and the Final over the air and on the free CTV app. Full coverage of all 104 matches requires a TSN or RDS subscription.
How do I stream the 2026 World Cup in Canada?
You can stream the tournament through the TSN+ and RDS apps for the full schedule, and through the free CTV app for the matches shown on the over-the-air network. TSN+ is available standalone or inside a Bell sports bundle.
How much does it cost to watch the 2026 World Cup in Canada?
The standalone TSN+ streaming subscription is around 29.99 Canadian dollars per month. Bell Media also offers Crave plus Sports bundles that include TSN or RDS from around 21.99 Canadian dollars per month. The CTV free-to-air matches cost nothing.
Where can I watch Canada's matches at the 2026 World Cup?
Canada's group games are expected to be shown free to air on CTV as well as on TSN in English and RDS in French. Canada open at BMO Field in Toronto and also play at BC Place in Vancouver.
What time do 2026 World Cup matches kick off in Canada?
Because the matches are played across North America, kickoff times in Canada are friendly, mostly afternoon and evening. Canada spans six time zones, so a 3pm Eastern kickoff is noon on the Pacific coast and 4:30pm in Newfoundland.
What time is the 2026 World Cup Final in Canada?
The Final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium kicks off at 3pm Eastern Time, which is noon Pacific and 4:30pm in Newfoundland. It is carried on TSN in English, RDS in French and free to air on CTV.
Do I need cable to watch the 2026 World Cup in Canada?
No. You do not need a traditional cable package. You can stream the full tournament through TSN+ or RDS apps, watch the free CTV matches through the CTV app, or access TSN and RDS through a Bell streaming bundle.
Keep Reading
More 2026 World Cup coverage
Now you know where to watch, here is who and what to watch on WorldCuply.com:
Canada Squad
Jesse Marsch's co-hosts, Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, Group B and a first knockout run on home soil.
Read the Canada guide ›How to Watch in the USA
FOX and FS1 in English, Telemundo and Universo in Spanish, Peacock streaming all 104, and US kickoff times.
Read the USA guide ›How to Watch in the UK
Every match free to air on the BBC and ITV, streamed on iPlayer and ITVX, with UK kickoff times.
Read the UK guide ›Match Schedule
All 104 fixtures across 16 host cities, with kickoff times you can filter to your team and time zone.
Open the schedule ›Sources
Where this page comes from
This guide was hand-written from the following reporting and reference pages, used to confirm the Canadian broadcast and streaming arrangements for the 2026 World Cup:
• TSN: 2026 FIFA World Cup on TSN broadcast schedule
• Goal.com Canada: Canada World Cup 2026 TV schedule and live streams
• PlanHub: Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Canada
• Live Soccer TV: How to watch the World Cup in Canada
• TSN: Broadcast team for exclusive coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026
• Goal.com Canada: Canada World Cup 2026 TV schedule and live streams
• PlanHub: Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Canada
• Live Soccer TV: How to watch the World Cup in Canada
• TSN: Broadcast team for exclusive coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026
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