Five Black Bears Games to be Broadcast Nationally on TSN During 2025-26 Season

Published on October 28, 2025 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Ottawa Black Bears News Release

The Ottawa Black Bears are set to receive major national exposure this season, with five of their 18 regular season games scheduled to air nationally across the TSN network during the 2025-26 National Lacrosse League (NLL) campaign.

The broadcasts are part of the "NLL Friday Night on TSN" slate, giving fans across Canada the chance to watch some of the league's top matchups live on TSN's family of networks.

The five Black Bears games include four at Canadian Tire Centre and one on the road. All other regular season contests will be available for streaming on TSN+. Fans can also enjoy streaming all games for free on NLL+.

The first broadcast goes Friday, Dec. 12, when the Black Bears welcome the Saskatchewan Rush to Ottawa. In January, the Black Bears will be on three straight national broadcasts, at home against Halifax, on the road against Buffalo, and at home against Vancouver.

On Friday, Apr. 10, the Black Bears and Toronto Rock will square off in the Battle of Ontario. Last season, Ottawa won both meetings with Toronto, 11-5, and 12-11, and both were broadcast nationally on TSN.

This year, the Black Bears will play four Friday home games and five Saturday home games from November to April. You can view the team's entire schedule here, and purchase Season Seats here. Single Game tickets will go on sale this Thursday.

Engage with the Black Bears on X: @OttBlackBears

Follow the Black Bears on Instagram: @OttBlackBears

National Lacrosse League Stories from October 28, 2025

• Thunderbirds Sign Watts, Thomas, Armitage to Three-Year Deals - Halifax Thunderbirds
• Colorado Inks Forward Connor Robinson to One-Year Contract Agreement - Colorado Mammoth
• Mammoth Re-Sign Defenseman Warren Jeffrey Via Two-Year Deal - Colorado Mammoth
• FireWolves Re-Sign Zachary Young to a Three-Year Contract - Oshawa FireWolves
• After 12 NLL Seasons, Seals Defenseman Cam Holding Announces his Retirement - San Diego Seals
• Longtime Mammoth Defenseman Cam Holding Announces Retirement - Colorado Mammoth
• Five Black Bears Games to be Broadcast Nationally on TSN During 2025-26 Season - Ottawa Black Bears
• National Lacrosse League and TSN Announce 2025-2026 Broadcast Schedule - Oshawa FireWolves
• TSN Announces National Broadcast Schedule for 2025-26 Season - Halifax Thunderbirds
• Bandits Sign Benesch to 1-Year Contract - Buffalo Bandits
• Last Week around the Leagues - OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Ottawa Black Bears Stories

• Black Bears Use Late Rally to Earn First Win of Dan MacRae Era
• Black Bears Welcome Defending NLL Finalists Rush
• Teddy Bear Toss Returns as Black Bears Welcome Rush
• Late Black Bears Rally Not Enough to Overcome Seals in Home Opener
• Ottawa Welcomes San Diego to Open 2025-26 Campaign