World Cup 2026 Canada TV Schedule: CTV, TSN, RDS

Who Is Broadcasting World Cup 2026 in Canada — TSN, CTV or RDS?

All of them, and all under one roof: Bell Media holds the exclusive Canadian rights to every World Cup 2026 match. The coverage splits across four Bell channels — two English, two French:

• TSN — every one of the 104 matches live in English across the TSN networks. This is the complete every-match home; a TV subscription or TSN+ is required.
• CTV — Bell's free over-the-air national network: a selected marquee slate, free with an antenna. CTV carries every Canada match, six Round of 32 fixtures, four Round of 16 matches, all four quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the July 19 final.
• RDS — every one of the 104 matches live in French, with French commentary and studio segments. Bell's French-language sports network; subscription or RDS Direct required.
• Noovo — the French-language free-to-air network: every Canada match and the July 19 final, free over the air for Quebec and francophone viewers.

Streaming runs through TSN+ (TSN.ca and the TSN app) in English, the RDS app in French, and Crave for CTV's matches. There is no rival Canadian rights holder — CBC, Sportsnet, DAZN and Amazon Prime Video do not carry World Cup 2026. The broadcast picture for Canada's Group B opponents and group path is laid out in our Group B preview.

When Does Canada Play World Cup 2026 — and on What Channel?

Canada qualified automatically as a co-host and play all three group-stage matches at home — one in Toronto, two in Vancouver. The fixtures, with channels and kickoff times:

• Friday June 12 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT. The host-nation opener and the second match of the tournament, the day after Mexico vs South Africa. Live on CTV and TSN (English), RDS and Noovo (French). Full venue and ticket detail in our Toronto BMO Field guide.
• Thursday June 18 vs Qatar — Vancouver Stadium (BC Place), 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT. Canada's first home game in the west. Live on CTV, TSN, RDS and Noovo.
• Wednesday June 24 vs Switzerland — Vancouver Stadium (BC Place), 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT. The group closer against the seeded UEFA side; the 12:00 p.m. PT start is calibrated for European primetime. Live on CTV, TSN, RDS and Noovo.

Both Vancouver fixtures, plus a Round of 32 (July 2) and a Round of 16 (July 7), are detailed in our Vancouver BC Place guide. For how Jesse Marsch's side is built to navigate Group B, see our Canada tactical preview.

What Are the Kickoff Times for World Cup 2026 Across Canada?

FIFA confirmed four primary kickoff windows for group-stage matches in US Eastern Time. Canada spans six time zones, but the two that matter for the host's own games are Eastern (Toronto) and Pacific (Vancouver). The conversion from ET:

• 12:00 ET → 09:00 PT — early window; mid-morning on the West Coast.
• 15:00 ET → 12:00 PT — the afternoon window; Canada's opener and the Switzerland game land here.
• 18:00 ET → 15:00 PT — the Canada vs Qatar window on June 18.
• 21:00 ET → 18:00 PT — the late window; West Coast early evening.

For the rest of the country: Atlantic Time (the Maritimes, Newfoundland adds a further 30 minutes) is one hour ahead of ET; Central Time (most of the Prairies) is one hour behind ET; Mountain Time (Alberta) is two hours behind ET. The June 11 opening match (Mexico vs South Africa, Estadio Azteca) kicks off 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT, and the July 19 final kicks off 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT — both early-afternoon-to-evening windows that work well across Canadian zones. The complete fixture calendar is in our World Cup 2026 dates and full schedule.

How Can You Stream World Cup 2026 — and What's Free?

Canada's games and the marquee knockouts are free; the complete every-match slate is paid. The full digital and free-to-air menu:

• CTV (free over-the-air + Crave) — every Canada match, six Round of 32, four Round of 16, all four quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final, free with an antenna and free to stream on Crave's ad-supported tier.
• Noovo (free over-the-air, French) — every Canada match and the July 19 final, free for Quebec and francophone viewers.
• TSN+ (TSN.ca + the TSN app) — every one of the 104 matches in English, plus alternate play-by-play feeds in the languages of competing nations. Subscription required.
• RDS app / RDS Direct — every match in French. Subscription required.

So a fan who only wants to follow Canada — or watch the quarter-finals onward — can do it entirely free on CTV or Noovo. A fan who wants every group game across all 12 groups needs TSN or RDS. Live standings and matchday tracking run on TSN.ca, RDS.ca and the official FIFA app, all pulling from the same FIFA data feed.

Will the July 19 Final Be on CTV in Canada?

Yes — and free. The July 19, 2026 final at MetLife Stadium kicks off 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT and airs across all four Bell channels:

• CTV — free over-the-air English coverage with pre-match build-up; streams free on Crave.
• TSN — full English coverage with the TSN studio panel.
• RDS — French-language broadcast with French commentary.
• Noovo — free over-the-air French coverage for the largest francophone audience.

Placing the final on free-to-air CTV and Noovo means no Canadian household needs a subscription to watch the last match — the same logic Bell applied to every Canada game. For the US-side picture on Fox, Telemundo and Peacock, see our US TV schedule guide; for the UK, the UK TV schedule on BBC and ITV; and for Mexico, the Mexico TV schedule on Televisa, TV Azteca and ViX.

How Do You Watch World Cup 2026 in French — RDS and Noovo?

French-speaking Canada is fully covered by Bell's two French channels:

• RDS — all 104 matches live with French commentary and studio coverage, streaming on the RDS app and RDS Direct. This is the complete French-language home, the equivalent of TSN on the English side.
• Noovo — the free-to-air French network: every Canada match and the July 19 final, free over the air. The no-subscription option for Quebec viewers.
• TSN+ French feed — TSN's streaming service also offers a French-language play-by-play option alongside its English coverage.

So a francophone fan gets the same two-tier deal as English Canada: every match on RDS with a subscription, and the biggest free games — all of Canada's, plus the final — on Noovo.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more on World Cup 2026 viewing, broadcasts and Canada's path, see our Group B preview, the Toronto opener guide, the Vancouver BC Place guide, the US TV schedule, and the full tournament schedule.