TSN2

Broadcast Rights

Competitions available on TSN2

FIFA World Cup

2019-2026

UEFA Women's Euro

2025

FIFA Confederations Cup

2015-2025

FIFA U-20 World Cup

2019-2026

Spain - La Liga

2021-2029

Bell Media has secured LaLiga media rights in Canada from 2021 to 2029 following ESPN’s long-term deal with Spanish football’s top flight. As per its long-term deal, Bell Media’s sports networks TSN and RDS now have digital and linear broadcast rights to LaLiga in English and French-language commentary, respectively.

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Previously, LaLiga media rights in Canada and the USA were held by beIN Sports, which served as the exclusive English and Spanish language broadcaster. However, since August, before the 2021-22 season, TSN and RDS have broadcast LaLiga matches live in Canada, as well as highlights and other bonus content on their respective linear channels.

Live and on-demand streaming of LaLiga games and key match highlights are accessible for subscribers to TSN Direct and RDS Direct via the networks’ respective websites (TSN.ca and RDS.ca) and on their respective TSN and RDS corresponding apps. Furthermore, TSN’s SPORTSCENTRE and RDS’s SPORTS 30 offer coverage of LaLiga ties in addition to highlights, pre and post-match analysis, and curated shows.

Canada - Canadian Premier League

2025

Canada - Northern Super League

2025-2026

Bell Media has secured English- and French-language broadcast rights to Canada's Northern Super League (NSL). TSN shows live NSL matches in English, whereas RDS provides live coverage with French commentary, with a particular focus on the Montreal team.

Several NSL matches are scheduled on TSN and RDS’ linear networks, but subscribers of both platforms can stream the NSL live and on-demand in Canada on the TSN App and RDS Sport app as well.

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NSL highlights are expected after every game, with clips and auxiliary content on the network’s respective social media pages.

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

2015-2025

FIFA Futsal World Cup

2015-2026

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

2015-2026

FIFA U-17 World Cup

2015-2025

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

2015-2026

United States - Major League Soccer

2023-2026

Bell Media’s TSN has acquired Canadian English-language rights to broadcast the Major League Soccer (MLS) 2024 regular season. As an official MLS TV partner, TSN is focusing on Canadian teams CF Montréal, Toronto FC, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. This agreement extends beyond traditional television broadcasts, as TSN is set to stream live MLS matches on the TSN app available for Android and iOS, alongside its web-based subscription streaming service, TSN Go.

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The coverage plan includes a comprehensive schedule of games, including season openers, notable rivalry matches, and select high-profile fixtures. In addition to live match broadcasts, TSN is offering additional MLS content to its Canadian audience, including news, highlights, and in-depth analysis. The MLS 2024 regular season on TSN ensures that the network’s linear television channels and digital platforms serve as key destinations for English-speaking Canadian soccer fans seeking to follow the MLS season at home and on the go.

In the same fashion, Bell Media-owned RDS has secured French-language Canadian broadcasting rights for the 2024 MLS season, emphasizing French-language coverage of matches involving Canadian teams in high definition. RDS is streaming live MLS 2024 matches on the RDS app and through RDS' web streaming service, providing a full suite of related content, including highlights, previews, reports, and extensive MLS news and analysis. This comprehensive MLS broadcast package ensures that Francophone audiences in Canada have access to a rich array of soccer content, both on traditional TV channels and digital platforms. The acquisition of MLS broadcast rights by Bell Media for its properties TSN and RDS marks them as official Major League Soccer TV partners, highlighting their commitment to delivering extensive soccer coverage to Canadian audiences across both linguistic spectrums.

United States - NWSL

2024-2027

Fans looking to watch the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) live in Canada can do so on TSN and TSN+, which hold the league’s broadcast rights from 2024 to 2027 under an extended agreement with Bell Media.

TSN airs one exclusive match per matchweek across its television channels, while TSN+ provides streaming access to three additional matches each round.

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In addition to live games, TSN features match highlights and top plays on SPORTSCENTRE, soccer-related programs, and its social media platforms.

To access NWSL on TSN, viewers need a pay-TV subscription, as the network is available through most major cable and satellite providers in Canada. For those who prefer streaming, TSN Direct offers a standalone digital subscription without long-term commitments. The TSN App allows users to watch live matches, highlights, and sports programs on computers, smart TVs, tablets, and smartphones running Android or iOS.

All NWSL content on TSN is available in English and supports Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD), and 4K streaming options.

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About

TSN2 history, coverage, features

The Sports Network is an English-language sports channel broadcast in Canada, owned by CTV Specialty Television, a joint-venture between Bell Media and ESPN. The network launched its first channel on September 1, 1984 and has established itself as one of the top options for sports fans in Canada. It is commonly referred to by its acronym, TSN. 

TSN was allowed by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to operate multiple feeds with a limited number of alternative shows, which led to the creation of TSN 2. The channel’s first broadcast came on August 29, 2008 and during its first years, it was used as an overflow channel when TSN 1 had one or more live events to cover. TSN 2 is available on both HD and SD since its launch.

TSN 2 has focused its programming on NBA games featuring the Toronto Raptors, NASCAR racing, boxing, tennis, baseball and lacrosse events, to name a few. The rest of TSN 2’s content includes some shows produced by ESPN, the minority partner for the network. Added to that, TSN 2 has also contributed to the network’s broadcasts of FIFA events, such as the 2018 World Cup.