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How to Watch NFL in Canada in 2026: Channels, Costs and Kickoff Times
Every NFL game in Canada runs through Bell Media or DAZN. Here is which games are free on CTV, what TSN and DAZN cost in Canadian dollars, and why kickoffs move an hour later in the West from November 1.
Knowing how to watch NFL in Canada in 2026 comes down to two names: Bell Media and DAZN. Bell Media shows games on CTV, CTV2, TSN and, in French, RDS. DAZN streams NFL Game Pass, the one Canadian service with every game of the season, live or on demand.
The cheapest option costs nothing. CTV airs Sunday afternoon games over the air every week, so an antenna gets you football most Sundays without a subscription. If football is one reason among several to rethink your TV, our cord-cutting checklist for Canada walks through the rest.
Who shows NFL games in Canada in 2026?
NFL games in Canada are shown by Bell Media and DAZN in 2026. Bell Media is the NFL's exclusive TV partner in Canada and spreads games across CTV, CTV2, TSN and RDS. DAZN carries NFL Game Pass, which streams every preseason, regular-season and playoff game, live or on demand.
| Service | NFL games | Language | Without cable |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTV | Sunday afternoon games, some prime-time games, playoffs, Super Bowl | English | Free with an antenna, or live on Crave |
| CTV2 | A regional Sunday 1 p.m. game, some Monday games | English | Antenna in some cities, or a TV provider |
| TSN | Thursday, Sunday night and Monday night games, Sunday afternoon games, playoffs, Super Bowl | English | TSN's streaming plans |
| RDS and RDS2 | Sunday afternoon and prime-time games, playoffs, Super Bowl | French | A TV provider or RDS's own streaming plan |
| DAZN | Every game, live or on demand, plus NFL RedZone | English | DAZN subscription, NFL Game Pass included |
The NFL's ways-to-watch page for Canada puts the streaming side plainly: "DAZN is the home to NFL Game Pass in Canada, providing full access to all NFL games from the preseason, regular season and postseason".
Which channel has each NFL game in Canada?
NFL games in Canada follow the same weekly pattern on Bell Media's channels. Thursday, Sunday night and Monday night games are on TSN, usually with CTV or CTV2 alongside. Sunday afternoon games are split between CTV, TSN and a regional game on CTV2. DAZN streams every window, including games no Canadian channel picks up.
| Game window | English TV | French TV |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 8:15 p.m. | TSN and CTV | RDS, RDS2 or online on RDS.ca |
| Sunday morning, games in Europe (usually 9:30 a.m.) | TSN, sometimes only in the TSN Premium plan | RDS2 |
| Sunday, 1 p.m. | CTV, TSN and a regional CTV2 game; more games in TSN Premium | RDS or RDS2 |
| Sunday, 4:05 or 4:25 p.m. | CTV and TSN | RDS or RDS2 |
| Sunday night, 8:20 p.m. | TSN and CTV | RDS or RDS2 |
| Monday, 8:15 p.m. | TSN, often with CTV2 | RDS or RDS2 |
The regional CTV2 game depends on where you live. In week 5, CTV2 in Ontario and Atlantic Canada had the New York Giants at Washington, while CTV2 in British Columbia and Alberta had Chicago at Green Bay. Bell Media posts each week's list, channel by channel, on its press site.
Sunday afternoon is a busy time on home Wi-Fi, so test any streaming setup then, not on a quiet weekday. A free 24-hour King IPTV trial is one way to run that test with live sports channels before you pay for anything.
Can you watch NFL games for free in Canada?
NFL games are free in Canada on CTV, which airs Sunday afternoon games over the air every week of the regular season. An indoor or rooftop antenna picks up CTV in most large cities. Every other official option needs a paid plan.
Near the US border, a rooftop antenna can often pull in American stations too, for example in Windsor, the Niagara region or the Lower Mainland. Reception depends on distance, height and hills, so check a signal map for your address first.
How much does it cost to watch the NFL in Canada?
Watching the NFL in Canada costs nothing with an antenna and CTV. Streaming costs more: TSN's plans are $24.99 or $29.99 a month, and DAZN starts at $24.99 a month on a 12-month plan. These are October 2026 prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
| Option | Price | NFL coverage |
|---|---|---|
| CTV with an antenna | Free, once you own the antenna | Sunday afternoon games, some prime-time games, playoffs, Super Bowl |
| TSN Standard | $24.99 a month | TSN1 to TSN5, with the Thursday, Sunday night and Monday night games |
| TSN Premium | $29.99 a month | Standard plus NFL RedZone and 24 more NFL games |
| DAZN Standard | $24.99 a month on a 12-month plan | NFL Game Pass: every game live or on demand, plus NFL RedZone |
| DAZN, upgraded tier | $29.99 a month on a 12-month plan | Standard plus no pre-roll ads, multi-view and 4K/HDR |
The TSN figures come from TSN's streaming plans page, and the DAZN figures from DAZN's Canadian price guide. Both services adjust prices and run offers during the season, so check the official sites before you pay.
Which option suits which fan?
- One game on a Sunday is enough: CTV with an antenna.
- You follow a team that is rarely on Canadian TV: DAZN, which shows every game.
- You want prime time, RedZone and other sports: TSN Premium, which also carries the CFL, the NBA and more.
- Your household watches in French: RDS, through a TV provider or its own streaming plan.
Where does IPTV fit for NFL fans in Canada?
IPTV is live TV delivered over the internet through an app, and some Canadians use it to replace cable for everything, not just football. King IPTV sorts Canadian and American sports channels by category in its TV guide, but we do not promise any network, league package or particular NFL game.
The categories are on our channel list, and our answer on whether IPTV is good for live sports explains stream delay. Plans start at $18 for one month or $78 for 12 months on one screen, paid once by Interac e-Transfer. Every option is on the King IPTV subscription page.
King IPTV is not the right choice if you need one particular NFL game, with its official broadcast and RedZone, every week. DAZN is the dependable route for that. IPTV is also a poor fit on slow or capped rural internet, and our plain guide to whether IPTV is legal in Canada covers the rules.
What time do NFL games start in your province?
NFL kickoff times are listed in Eastern time, and the gap to your clock changes on November 1, 2026. Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada and the United States turn their clocks back that day. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories do not, so kickoffs there land one hour later.
| Where you live | 1 p.m. Eastern game, to October 31 | 1 p.m. Eastern game, from November 1 | Sunday night game, from November 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland (the island) | 2:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 9:50 p.m. |
| Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I. | 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 9:20 p.m. |
| Most of Ontario, Quebec | 1 p.m. | 1 p.m. | 8:20 p.m. |
| Manitoba | 12 noon | 1 p.m. | 8:20 p.m. |
| Saskatchewan, Alberta, N.W.T. | 11 a.m. | 12 noon | 7:20 p.m. |
| Most of B.C., Yukon | 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 6:20 p.m. |
The 4:25 p.m. Eastern game moves from 1:25 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. in most of British Columbia. Ontario springs forward again on March 14, 2027, after the Super Bowl, so the new times hold for the rest of the season.
Where can you watch Super Bowl LXI in Canada?
Super Bowl LXI airs in Canada on CTV, TSN and, in French, RDS on Sunday, February 14, 2027, from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. CTV makes it free with an antenna. The playoffs lead up to it from the Wild Card round on January 16 to 18, 2027, also on Bell Media's channels.
Expect Canadian commercials, even on an American channel. When a Canadian and a US station show the same program at the same time, cable and satellite companies swap in the Canadian signal, a rule called simultaneous substitution. In December 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada overturned a CRTC order that had banned the swap during the Super Bowl since 2017. With your own antenna, a US station keeps its American ads.
Common mistakes when watching the NFL in Canada
Most missed kickoffs and wasted subscriptions come from a handful of habits. These four come up most often:
- Buying a US service for football. NFL+ is sold only in the United States, and Thursday games that stream on Prime Video there air on TSN and CTV here.
- Paying twice for the same games. DAZN already includes every game and NFL RedZone. Add TSN Premium only if you also want its other sports.
- Missing the regional game. The 1 p.m. CTV2 game in Halifax is not always the one in Calgary, so check your own region's listing.
- Streaming over weak Wi-Fi. One Full HD stream needs a steady 10 Mbps or so, and a cable to the router beats Wi-Fi on a busy Sunday.
Our guide to internet speed for IPTV in Canada has the numbers for households with 1 to 5 screens, and the same advice holds for TSN, Crave and DAZN.
Reader questions
Can you watch NFL games for free in Canada?
Yes. CTV airs Sunday afternoon NFL games over the air every week of the regular season, along with some prime-time games, the playoffs and the Super Bowl. An antenna picks up CTV for free in most large Canadian cities. Near the US border, a rooftop antenna can sometimes receive American stations too. TSN, RDS and DAZN all need a paid subscription.
What is the best way to watch every NFL game in Canada?
DAZN is the service that streams every NFL game in Canada, from the preseason to the Super Bowl, live or on demand. NFL Game Pass is included in a DAZN subscription, which costs $24.99 a month on a 12-month Standard plan in October 2026, and it adds NFL RedZone. Check DAZN's Canadian site for current prices and offers before you pay.
What channel is Sunday Night Football on in Canada?
Sunday Night Football airs on TSN in Canada, usually together with CTV, and in French on RDS or RDS2. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. Eastern, which is 6:20 p.m. in Vancouver from November 1. You can also stream it with TSN's streaming plans or on DAZN. Thursday and Monday night games follow a similar pattern on TSN.
Can you watch NFL games on Prime Video or NFL+ in Canada?
Not the way Americans do. NFL+ is sold only in the United States, and Thursday Night Football, which streams on Prime Video in the US, airs on TSN and CTV in Canada. Canadian rights belong to Bell Media and DAZN, so you do not need an American streaming service to follow the season. Use TSN, Crave or DAZN instead.
What time are Sunday NFL games in Vancouver and Calgary?
From November 1, 2026, the early Sunday games start at 11 a.m. in Vancouver and noon in Calgary. The late games start around 2:25 p.m. and 3:25 p.m., and Sunday Night Football at 6:20 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. Before November 1, each game started one hour earlier. British Columbia and Alberta no longer turn their clocks back, while Ontario still does.
Where is the Super Bowl on TV in Canada in 2027?
Super Bowl LXI is on CTV, TSN and RDS in Canada on Sunday, February 14, 2027, from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. CTV carries it free over the air. On an American channel through cable or satellite, you will usually see Canadian commercials. Providers swap in the Canadian signal when both channels show the same game at the same time.
