World Cup 2026 TV Schedule Canada: Channels, Times & Free
Bell Media owns the World Cup 2026 TV schedule Canada coverage. TSN carries all 104 matches. CTV and Crave add select games, with Canada’s games free on CTV. RDS handles the French broadcast. Bottom line: you can watch every match live in Canada.
The tournament runs June 11 to July 19, 2026. Canada plays as a co-host this year. All three group games happen on home soil, in Toronto and Vancouver. This guide gives you every channel, kick-off time, and the full match-by-match schedule.
World Cup 2026 TV Schedule Canada: Canada’s Group B Matches
Canada sits in Group B. The opponents are Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland. Every Canada game airs free on CTV. TSN and Crave also carry them. RDS shows the French broadcast.
Times below are Eastern (ET) and Pacific (PT).
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Time (PT) | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 12 | Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN 1/3/4, CTV (free), Crave |
| Thu, June 18 | Canada vs Qatar | 6:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV (free), Crave |
| Wed, June 24 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV (free), Crave |
French-language viewers can watch all three on RDS. Canada’s opener also gets an expanded kick-off show. It starts at 11:00 a.m. ET on TSN, CTV, and Crave. The opening whistle is set for 3:00 p.m. ET.
Head coach Jesse Marsch named his 26-man squad on May 29. Captain Alphonso Davies made the list but is a doubt for the June 12 opener with a hamstring injury. Other key players include Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, and Stephen Eustaquio. This is Canada’s third World Cup, after 1986 and 2022.
What Channels Show the World Cup 2026 in Canada?
Bell Media holds exclusive Canadian rights. The coverage spreads across five platforms. Here is the full channel list.
| Channel | Language | Matches | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSN | English | All 104 | Subscription (TV or stream) |
| CTV | English | Select (Canada games, opener, final) | Free over the air |
| RDS | French | All 104 | Subscription |
| Noovo | French | Select | Free over the air |
| Crave | English | Via live CTV channel | Subscription stream |
TSN is your home for the full slate. RDS does the same in French. CTV picks up the biggest games for free. Crave carries the live CTV channel online. Select platforms also show matches in HDR.
How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Free in Canada
You do not need a paid plan for the marquee games. CTV airs key matches free over the air. Noovo does the same in French.
CTV free coverage includes:
- All three Canada national team group games.
- The tournament opening match on June 11.
- The World Cup 2026 final on July 19.
There is one more free option. The official TSN YouTube channel streams every pre-game show. It also shows the first 10 minutes of every match free. FIFA offers the same first-10-minutes window globally on YouTube.
How to Live Stream the World Cup 2026 in Canada
Every match streams live on TSN.ca and the TSN app. Some games also stream on Crave. Pick the service that matches your subscription.
| Service | Language | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| TSN app and TSN.ca | English | All 104 matches for TSN subscribers |
| Crave | English | Live CTV channel, including free CTV games |
| TSN+ | Multi-language | Feeds in competing teams’ local languages |
| RDS app and RDS.ca | French | All 104 matches for RDS subscribers |
| Amazon Prime Video | English | TSN channel access (RDS expected to follow) |
TSN also runs a 24/7 World Cup 2026 channel. You can find it on TSN.ca and the TSN app. TSN+ adds play-by-play in many languages through a Spalk partnership. TSN+ streams all 104 matches without cable, for about CAD $29.99 per month. If you already have TSN through a TV provider, you can stream matches at no extra cost with your login.
Complete World Cup 2026 TV Schedule Canada: All 104 Matches
Below is the full Canadian broadcast schedule from Bell Media. Channels listed are the English networks (TSN, CTV, CTV2, Crave). RDS carries every match in French. All times are Eastern (ET). For Pacific Time, subtract three hours.
Note: this is Bell’s initial broadcast schedule. Channel assignments can change. Confirm your match on TSN.ca before kick-off.
A note on venue names: FIFA uses tournament names for stadiums with sponsor branding. Mexico City Stadium is the venue long known as Estadio Azteca. Other venues, such as MetLife Stadium, are branded differently for the tournament (New York New Jersey Stadium). This guide uses the names fans know best.
Group Stage
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 11 | 3:00 p.m. | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
| Thu, Jun 11 | 10:00 p.m. | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | TSN 1/4/5 |
| Fri, Jun 12 | 3:00 p.m. | Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
| Fri, Jun 12 | 9:00 p.m. | USA vs Paraguay | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | TSN 1/4, CTV2, Crave |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 3:00 p.m. | Qatar vs Switzerland | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 6:00 p.m. | Brazil vs Morocco | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 9:00 p.m. | Haiti vs Scotland | Gillette Stadium, Boston | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 12:00 a.m. | Australia vs Turkiye | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 1:00 p.m. | Germany vs Curacao | NRG Stadium, Houston | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 4:00 p.m. | Netherlands vs Japan | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 7:00 p.m. | Cote d’Ivoire vs Ecuador | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 10:00 p.m. | Sweden vs Tunisia | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 12:00 p.m. | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 3:00 p.m. | Belgium vs Egypt | Lumen Field, Seattle | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 6:00 p.m. | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 9:00 p.m. | Iran vs New Zealand | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 3:00 p.m. | France vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 6:00 p.m. | Iraq vs Norway | Gillette Stadium, Boston | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 9:00 p.m. | Argentina vs Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 12:00 a.m. | Austria vs Jordan | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 1:00 p.m. | Portugal vs Congo DR | NRG Stadium, Houston | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 4:00 p.m. | England vs Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 1/3/4, CTV2, Crave |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 7:00 p.m. | Ghana vs Panama | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV2, Crave |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 10:00 p.m. | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 12:00 p.m. | Czechia vs South Africa | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 3:00 p.m. | Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 6:00 p.m. | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 9:00 p.m. | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 3:00 p.m. | USA vs Australia | Lumen Field, Seattle | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 6:00 p.m. | Scotland vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium, Boston | TSN 3/4 |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 8:30 p.m. | Brazil vs Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | TSN 4/5 |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 11:00 p.m. | Turkiye vs Paraguay | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco | TSN 4/5 |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 1:00 p.m. | Netherlands vs Sweden | NRG Stadium, Houston | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 4:00 p.m. | Germany vs Cote d’Ivoire | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 8:00 p.m. | Ecuador vs Curacao | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 12:00 a.m. | Tunisia vs Japan | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 12:00 p.m. | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Belgium vs Iran | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 6:00 p.m. | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 9:00 p.m. | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Mon, Jun 22 | 1:00 p.m. | Argentina vs Austria | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Mon, Jun 22 | 5:00 p.m. | France vs Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Mon, Jun 22 | 8:00 p.m. | Norway vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Mon, Jun 22 | 11:00 p.m. | Jordan vs Algeria | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | NRG Stadium, Houston | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 4:00 p.m. | England vs Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Boston | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 7:00 p.m. | Panama vs Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 10:00 p.m. | Colombia vs Congo DR | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 3:00 p.m. | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 3:00 p.m. | Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar | Lumen Field, Seattle | TSN 2 |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Scotland vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Morocco vs Haiti | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | TSN 2 |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 9:00 p.m. | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) | TSN 1/4 |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 9:00 p.m. | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | TSN 2 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 4:00 p.m. | Curacao vs Cote d’Ivoire | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | TSN 2 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 4:00 p.m. | Ecuador vs Germany | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Japan vs Sweden | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 2 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | TSN 1/4/5 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 10:00 p.m. | Turkiye vs USA | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | TSN 1/4/5 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 10:00 p.m. | Paraguay vs Australia | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco | TSN 2 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 3:00 p.m. | Norway vs France | Gillette Stadium, Boston | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 3:00 p.m. | Senegal vs Iraq | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN 2, CTV, Crave |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 8:00 p.m. | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium, Houston | TSN 2 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 8:00 p.m. | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | TSN 1/4/5 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 11:00 p.m. | Egypt vs Iran | Lumen Field, Seattle | TSN 2 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 11:00 p.m. | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/4/5, CTV2, Crave |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 5:00 p.m. | Panama vs England | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 5:00 p.m. | Croatia vs Ghana | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | TSN 2 |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Colombia vs Portugal | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | TSN 2 |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 10:00 p.m. | Algeria vs Austria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | TSN 2 |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 10:00 p.m. | Jordan vs Argentina | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
Round of 32
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun 28 | 3:00 p.m. | 2A vs 2B | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
| Mon, Jun 29 | 1:00 p.m. | 1C vs 2F | NRG Stadium, Houston | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Mon, Jun 29 | 4:30 p.m. | 1E vs 3ABCDF | Gillette Stadium, Boston | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Mon, Jun 29 | 9:00 p.m. | 1F vs 2C | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 1:00 p.m. | 2E vs 2I | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 5:00 p.m. | 1I vs 3CDFGH | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 9:00 p.m. | 1A vs 3CEFHI | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Wed, Jul 01 | 12:00 p.m. | 1L vs 3EHIJK | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Wed, Jul 01 | 4:00 p.m. | 1G vs 3AEHIJ | Lumen Field, Seattle | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
| Wed, Jul 01 | 8:00 p.m. | 1D vs 3BEFIJ | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
| Thu, Jul 02 | 3:00 p.m. | 1H vs 2J | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | TSN 1/4 |
| Thu, Jul 02 | 7:00 p.m. | 2K vs 2L | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Thu, Jul 02 | 11:00 p.m. | 1B vs 3EFGIJ | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Fri, Jul 03 | 2:00 p.m. | 2D vs 2G | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 1/4 |
| Fri, Jul 03 | 6:00 p.m. | 1J vs 2H | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | TSN 1/4/5 |
| Fri, Jul 03 | 9:30 p.m. | 1K vs 3DEIJL | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | TSN 1/4/5 |
If Canada wins Group B, they play their Round of 32 match at BC Place in Vancouver on July 2 at 11:00 p.m. ET. If Canada finish second, they play June 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Round of 16
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 04 | 1:00 p.m. | W73 vs W75 | NRG Stadium, Houston | TSN 1/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jul 04 | 5:00 p.m. | W74 vs W77 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jul 05 | 4:00 p.m. | W76 vs W78 | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
| Sun, Jul 05 | 8:00 p.m. | W79 vs W80 | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) | TSN 1/4 |
| Mon, Jul 06 | 3:00 p.m. | W83 vs W84 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Mon, Jul 06 | 8:00 p.m. | W81 vs W82 | Lumen Field, Seattle | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| Tue, Jul 07 | 12:00 p.m. | W86 vs W88 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Tue, Jul 07 | 4:00 p.m. | W85 vs W87 | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 09 | 4:00 p.m. | W89 vs W90 | Gillette Stadium, Boston | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Fri, Jul 10 | 3:00 p.m. | W93 vs W94 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jul 11 | 5:00 p.m. | W91 vs W92 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Sat, Jul 11 | 9:00 p.m. | W95 vs W96 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | TSN 1/3/4, CTV, Crave |
Semifinals
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 14 | 3:00 p.m. | W97 vs W98 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
| Wed, Jul 15 | 3:00 p.m. | W99 vs W100 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
Third Place Match and Final
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 18 | 5:00 p.m. | Third Place Match | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | TSN 1/3/4 |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 3:00 p.m. | Final | MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ | TSN 1/3/4/5, CTV, Crave |
How to Listen to the World Cup 2026 on Radio
Bell Media also handles audio coverage. TSN Radio and iHeartRadio Canada carry all 104 matches. You can stream them on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app. Every Canada match also airs live on TSN 1050 Toronto, TSN 690 Montreal, and TSN 1200 Ottawa. This works well on the road or at the office.
FAQ About World Cup 2026 TV Schedule Canada
Where can I watch the World Cup 2026 in Canada?
You can watch on TSN, which carries all 104 matches. CTV and Crave add select games. RDS shows every match in French.
Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Canada?
Yes, in part. CTV shows Canada’s games, the opener, and the final free over the air. The TSN YouTube channel streams the first 10 minutes of every match free.
What channel is Canada’s World Cup game on?
Every Canada game airs free on CTV. TSN and Crave also carry them in English. RDS shows the French broadcast.
When does Canada play at the World Cup 2026?
Canada plays June 12 (Toronto), June 18 (Vancouver), and June 24 (Vancouver). The opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Can I stream the World Cup 2026 in Canada?
Yes. Every match streams on TSN.ca and the TSN app. Some games also stream on Crave. French viewers can use the RDS app.
Is the World Cup 2026 on CTV?
Yes. CTV carries select matches free over the air. That includes all Canada games, the opening match, and the final.
What channel is the World Cup 2026 final on in Canada?
The final airs free on CTV on July 19. TSN and Crave also show it. Kick-off is 3:00 p.m. ET.
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 in French?
RDS carries all 104 matches in French. Noovo adds select games free over the air. You can also stream RDS on its app and website.
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 on Amazon Prime Video in Canada?
Yes. TSN is available through Amazon Prime Video. RDS is expected to follow for French coverage.
Where is the World Cup 2026 opening match shown in Canada?
The opener airs free on CTV on June 11. TSN and Crave also carry it. It starts at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The World Cup 2026 TV schedule Canada plan is simple. TSN shows every match, with RDS in French. CTV and Noovo give you the big games for free. Crave, TSN+, and the RDS app cover streaming. Mark Canada’s three group games, and enjoy the first World Cup on home soil.
