Football in Canada keeps gathering attention from fans, and that's precisely the reason for one of the most compelling tournaments in the world to keep them nailed to their TVs. The World Cup is just around the corner, and Canadian fans will have a chance to follow the competition both at home or on the go.
Being a country with two official languages, fans in Canada will have a number of options to get a hold of the beautiful game in English or in French. Let's take a deeper look into that so they can decide which option is better for them to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup streaming via the official broadcasters
TSN
TSN, one of the references in Canadian TV, will be in charge of the tournament's broadcast. All 64 games will be available via their online/streaming platforms, as well as through their conventional channels. In terms of online coverage, TSN will stream all 64 World Cup games on their website, TSN.ca . Furthermore, fans can also follow the games via their dedicated apps, where they will also finds the tournament's stats and a Match of the Day feature, with the highlights of that match being packed in a 30-minute show.
CTV
CTV, which has grown to become the largest commercial TV station in Canada, will also air some of the tournament's games live on their channels. Furthermore, their website (ctv.ca) will stream 24 World Cup games this summer. Their mobile app will also give fans a chance to follow games on the go, with fans also being treated to pre and post-match commentary for each one of the 64 games.
RDS
French-speaking users will be able to follow all 64 games of the competition on RDS and its sister channels. RDS will stream all 64 games on their website, and their mobile app will give fans a chance to follow the games while away from home.
World Cup streaming in English
TSN and CTV will provide joint coverage of the competition. TSN will broadcast all the games via their website both live and on demand. CTV will air 24 games, and those matches will be available to view both live or later in the day, thanks to the site's on-demand feature.
World Cup streaming in French
RDS will provide comprehensive coverage of the competition for French-speaking users. This network will broadcast all the games, while also giving fans the chance to stream them live and on-demand. Just as with TSN, RDS will offer a 30-minute preview and post-match commentary before and after each game. Added to that, RDS will also provide stats and in-depth analysis of the competition on their website.
Apps with live World Cup games
CTV GO - This app will broadcast all 24 games available on this network's channel and app, making each game available both live and on-demand.
TSN GO - TSN's coverage of the competition on-the-go will give fans a chance to follow th tournament's 64 games via their app, available for iOS or Android users.
RDS GO - This will be the only option for Canadian fans who want to follow the competition in French language. Just like with TSN, this app will have all 64 games available via this app, and both iOS and Android users will be able to download it to the mobile device of their choosing.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Match Streaming Schedule
Please see below for detailed broadcast listings of all 64 World Cup live match broadcasts across all available official platforms in Canada.
