Heads up
Some matches are free in Canada — the rest need a subscription.
Free-to-air: CTV. For full coverage you'll need TSN (English), RDS (French).
Language
English / French
Timezone
UTC-5
Primary broadcaster
CTV
Coverage
Mix of free + paid
How to watch — every option
Free-to-air
CTV (English, free over-the-air)
Cable / satellite
TSN (English), RDS (French)
Streaming
CTV App (free), TSN+ (CA$24.99/mo), RDS GO
Important note
An antenna + CTV gets you the biggest matches free. Full 104 requires TSN+.
When matches kick off in Canada
Midday to evening local time — very friendly viewing windows.
🇨🇦 Canada's group-stage schedule
All three group matches on CTV (English, free over-the-air) or TSN (English), RDS (French).
Full 104-match schedule
Sorted by date — convert to your local time.
Going live? Get tickets
FIFA draws, resale markets, and hospitality.
Frequently asked
Is the World Cup free to watch in Canada?
Partially. CTV (English, free over-the-air) airs a portion of matches free. To catch the full tournament you'll need TSN (English), RDS (French).
Where can I stream the World Cup 2026 in Canada?
Official streaming in Canada runs through CTV App (free), TSN+ (CA$24.99/mo), RDS GO. Availability of free-to-air streams depends on the broadcaster's digital rights.
What time do World Cup matches kick off in Canada?
Midday to evening local time — very friendly viewing windows. All times are based on UTC-5.
When does Canada play at World Cup 2026?
Canada is in Group B. All three group-stage matches are listed above with local kickoff times and venues. Knockout fixtures depend on the group-stage standings.
Do I need a VPN to watch World Cup 2026 in Canada?
You do not need a VPN if you're physically in Canada — the local rights holders stream within the country. VPNs are typically used by travelers abroad who want to access their home-country broadcaster.
Watching from somewhere else?
Broadcaster rights vary wildly by country. Pick yours: