
How to watch World Cup in Canada
Bell Media holds exclusive rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, with full coverage shared across its English and French platforms. Matches are available on CTV and TSN in English, and RDS and RDS2 in French, primarily through subscription TV services. Some games on CTV may be accessible free-to-air, but most coverage requires a pay-TV or streaming subscription. Live streaming is offered via the CTV App, TSN App, TSN+, and RDS digital platforms, with additional access through Amazon Prime Video integrations.
How to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
See the full match schedule, kick-off times, standings and TV listings.
Bell Media holds exclusive rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, with full coverage available on CTV and TSN (English) and RDS and RDS2 (French), alongside streaming via the CTV App, TSN App, TSN+, and RDS platforms; access is primarily subscription-based, with some free-to-air coverage on CTV.
Where to Watch
Canadian viewers can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup live across Bell Media’s television networks. English-language coverage is available on CTV and TSN, while French-language broadcasts are carried on RDS and RDS2. The tournament will include all 104 matches, reflecting the expanded 48-team format.
- English TV channels: CTV, TSN (TSN1–TSN5)
- French TV channels: RDS, RDS2, RDS Info
These channels are accessible through major cable, satellite, and IPTV providers in Canada, including Bell Fibe, Rogers, Shaw Direct, Telus Optik, Videotron, and Cogeco.
Streaming Availability
Fans looking to watch the FIFA World Cup live stream in Canada can access matches through several official platforms:
- CTV App (free access to selected broadcasts)
- TSN App and TSN.ca (subscription required)
- TSN+ (included with TSN direct subscriptions)
- RDS App and RDS.ca (French-language coverage)
- Crave streaming service (English and French coverage)
Crave Premium (with TSN & RDS) bundle subscribers can stream live 2026 World Cup games in Canada with up to 4 streams at the same time, and up to 4K video quality. The coverage may feature the Noovo service's integrated content, all of which are available on smart TVs and TV streaming devices, gaming consoles, computers and web browsers, as well as smartphones and tablets, and Bell Fibe TV set-top boxes.
Subscribers who access TSN or RDS via a participating TV provider can stream matches at no additional cost using authenticated login credentials.
Streaming Platforms and Devices
The CTV, TSN, and RDS apps support a wide range of devices:
- iOS and Android smartphones and tablets
- Smart TVs
- Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- NVIDIA Shield and Xiaomi Mi Box
Streaming supports AirPlay and Chromecast, with the ability to watch on multiple devices simultaneously, depending on subscription terms.
Amazon Prime Video Integration
As of late 2024, TSN is available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video in Canada, with RDS expected to follow. This provides an additional streaming option for viewers who prefer accessing sports content within the Prime Video ecosystem.
Subscription and Access
CTV offers limited free-to-air coverage, while full tournament access requires a subscription to TSN (English) or RDS (French), either through a TV provider or direct-to-consumer plans. TSN+ is included at no extra cost for direct TSN subscribers and offers additional feeds and supplementary content.
Broadcast Coverage
Bell Media’s coverage includes live match commentary and studio analysis featuring former players. Additional programming includes documentary content such as the “FIFA Stories From The Cities” series, focusing on host locations including Vancouver, Los Angeles, Miami, and Mexico City.
This structure provides multiple ways to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, across both traditional television and digital streaming platforms.
Bell Media airs World Cup matches on TSN+, TSN.ca, TSN1, TSN2, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, Crave, CTV, CTV App, Noovo, RDS, RDS 2, RDS App or RDS Info.
TSN Radio carries English-language FIFA World Cup 2026 audio coverage in Canada, with no TV channel attached to this radio-rights listing; its main stations are TSN 1050 Toronto, TSN 690 Montreal and TSN 1200 Ottawa, with streaming on TSN.ca, the TSN app, iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app. The iHeartRadio stream covers all 104 matches, while TSN Radio station coverage includes every Canada match and selected tournament games, and the audio coverage is free to listen to wherever the stations and apps are available.
Where to Listen
Canadian listeners can follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 live through TSN Radio’s English-language coverage. The main confirmed radio stations for Canada matches are TSN 1050 Toronto, TSN 690 Montreal and TSN 1200 Ottawa.
For listeners searching for how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada through this broadcaster, this listing is for radio and audio streaming rather than television coverage. TSN Radio’s World Cup coverage is intended for live match commentary, build-up, analysis and post-match reaction.
Streaming Availability
TSN Radio’s FIFA World Cup 2026 live stream in Canada is available through several verified digital access points. Bell Media’s tournament announcement confirms that all 104 matches are carried through iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app.
- iHeartRadio.com: Live audio coverage of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
- iHeartRadio Canada app: Live audio streaming of all 104 matches.
- TSN.ca: Live TSN Radio streaming for Canada matches and selected coverage.
- TSN app: TSN Radio streaming access on supported devices.
TSN Radio Match Coverage
TSN Radio provides live English-language coverage of every Canada match at FIFA World Cup 2026. The broadcaster also carries selected additional games during the tournament, including coverage leading up to the final on Sunday, July 19.
Listeners can expect match programming around Canada games to include pre-match coverage, half-time analysis and post-match discussion. TSN 690’s Jon Still and former MLS and Canadian international goalkeeper Greg Sutton are confirmed for pre-game, halftime and post-game coverage of Canada matches, with on-site contributions from TSN 1200’s AJ Jakubec and former Canada goalkeeper Paul Dolan.
Free-to-Air and Access Details
The TSN Radio coverage is available as free-to-listen audio through participating TSN Radio stations and iHeartRadio’s digital platforms. The official announcement does not state a separate TV provider authentication requirement for listening to the radio streams.
The TSN app is available for iOS and Android devices, and TSN Radio can also be accessed through TSN.ca. Availability may depend on the listener’s location in Canada and the platform being used.
Language and Related Coverage
TSN Radio’s World Cup shows and live audio coverage are in English. French-language World Cup coverage in Canada is handled separately by RDS, which is outside this TSN Radio listing.
FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule Context
For the FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule, viewers should check the relevant television broadcaster listings. This guide is limited to TSN Radio’s audio rights and live radio coverage in Canada, including its confirmed TSN Radio stations, TSN.ca, the TSN app, iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app.
TSN Radio airs World Cup matches on TSN 1050 Toronto, TSN 1200 Ottawa, TSN 1260 Edmonton, TSN 1290 Winnipeg, TSN Radio 1040 Vancouver or TSN Radio 690 Montreal.





















