Canadian Premier League to Reach More Canadians Than Ever Before Through 2026 Broadcast Schedule
Published on April 2, 2026 under Canadian Premier League (CPL) News Release
Toronto, Ont. - The Canadian Premier League (CPL) will reach more Canadians than ever before in 2026, with a significantly expanded linear television footprint delivering unprecedented national visibility across multiple networks and platforms.
The League's eighth season will feature a comprehensive, coast-to-coast distribution strategy, with matches airing on TSN, RDS, TVA Sports, CBC and CBC Gem, alongside continued always-on access via OneSoccer, the dedicated home of the CPL where every match will be available live and on demand.
"With the spotlight on the sport in Canada this year, we have a responsibility to meet the moment," said James Johnson, Group CEO, Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment and Commissioner of the Canadian Premier League. "By significantly expanding our presence on linear television, we're making Canada's league more visible and accessible than ever before. Our focus is on elevating the game through media and storytelling - connecting more Canadians to our players, our clubs and our communities. This is our game, and together with our broadcast partners, we're building the reach this league needs to grow."
Key highlights of the 2026 broadcast schedule include:
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TSN: Continued CPL on TSN Match of the Week coverage, featuring 28 matches -
CBC & CBC Gem: Select regular season matches on CBC, including the 2026 season opener between reigning CPL Shield winners Forge FC and reigning CPL champions Atlético Ottawa on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET. Weekly matches on CBC Gem from April through September -
TVA Sports & RDS: Expanded French-language coverage anchored by the CPL's newest team, FC Supra du Québec, including 18 matches on TVA Sports linear television and 10 matches on RDS.ca and the RDS app, supported by studio programming, commentary and enhanced editorial coverage -
OneSoccer: All 112 regular season CPL matches available live and on demand, remaining the dedicated home of the league
The 2026 CPL playoffs will be broadcast on OneSoccer, TSN and CBC, with a full broadcast schedule to be announced at a later date.
Across all platforms, CPL matches will continue to be produced by OneSoccer, ensuring consistent, high-quality broadcasts and storytelling throughout the season.
The 2026 CPL Regular Season - the League's eighth campaign - kicks off Saturday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 25. For the full broadcast schedule, visit schedule.cplsoccer.com.
Canadian Premier League Stories from April 2, 2026
- Vancouver FC Announces 2026 Canadian Premier League Broadcast Schedule - Vancouver FC
- Cavalry FC Signs Forward Owen Antoniuk and Midfielder Max Piepgrass to CPL- U SPORTS Contracts - Cavalry FC
- Forge FC Add Rising Canadian Midfielder Aghilas Sadek - Forge FC
- Pacific FC Re-Sign Defenders Eric Lajeunesse and Fin Tugwell to CPL-U SPORTS Contracts - Pacific FC
- Cavalry FC Announces Partnership with Suncor - Cavalry FC
- Hamilton Sports Group & Mohawk College Announce New Three-Year Partnership - Forge FC
- Atlético and CPL Expand Reach Through New Broadcast Partners - Atletico Ottawa
- Forge FC to Feature in 10 Nationally Televised Matches During 2026 CPL Season - Forge FC
- Canadian Premier League to Reach More Canadians Than Ever Before Through 2026 Broadcast Schedule - CPL
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