RDS Soccer Schedule

Broadcast Rights

Competitions available on RDS

	FIFA World Cup (2018-2026) Pay-TV broadcaster TSN has secured Canadian rights to the 2022 World Cup. The Bell Media-owned network has direct access to Canada’s group stage matches against Belgium, Croatia and Morocco. All of TSN’s 2022 World Cup matches are to be streamed live on its subscription OTT service online and the TSN App on mobile devices. More details TSN is expected to produce pre- and post-match shows, analysis, match highlights and more on its linear channels and digital platforms. World Cup terrestrial TV rights in Canada are owned by sister networks RDS and CTV. RDS holds French-language Canadian rights to the 2022 World Cup. RDS’ offer includes live matches on TV and live streams on its app.
	Copa América (2024)
	Spain - La Liga (2021-2024) Beginning in 2021, TSN and RDS secured the Canadian broadcast rights for LaLiga, marking a significant expansion of their soccer offerings. This deal, announced in tandem with ESPN's acquisition of LaLiga rights, encompasses both English and French language coverage across a variety of platforms, including television, digital streaming via TSN.ca, RDS.ca, and their respective apps, as well as on-demand services. More details The agreement extends beyond live match broadcasts, incorporating match highlights, dedicated shows, and additional content across TSN’s SPORTSCENTRE and RDS’s SPORTS 30, as well as their digital and social media channels. This partnership aims to enhance the visibility of LaLiga in Canada and is part of a broader initiative to grow the league's presence in North America ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
	United States - Major League Soccer (2023-2026)
	FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (2015-2026)

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About

RDS History, Coverage, Features

Reseau des Sports is a French-language specialty channel broadcasted in Canada. It is partially owned by Bell Media and ESPN, and it specializes in live broadcasts of sporting events and sport-related shows. The network’s name translates to The Sports Network, which is the name of its English-speaking “sister” channel, TSN.

RDS was launched on September 1, 1989 on a very limited budget, which made it complicated for the network to secure broadcasting rights in its early days. Years later, the network secured broadcasting rights to the extinct Montreal Expos (MLB), the Montreal Impact (MLS) and the Montreal Alouettes. RDS is frequently named as a major influence in Canadian football’s rise in popularity during the early 90s due to their broadcast efforts. During the late 90s, RDS was acquired by a consortium named NetStar Communications, which was comprised by Bell Media (80%) and ESPN (20%).

In the early 2000s, both RDS and TSN shaped their logos in a similar style as ESPN. During those years, RDS broadcast some historic live events such as the final game for the Montreal Expos before they moved to Washington. Other relevant broadcasts aired by RDS include Montreal Canadiens’ games, Ultimate Fighting Championship fights, NBA matches, and more.

RDS can mostly be found on HD, but a standard feed is also available on select carriers.