The short answer
- The 2026 regular season runs from September 9, 2026 to January 10, 2027.
- Bell Media holds the Canadian rights: TSN, CTV, CTV2 in English and RDS in French.
- US streaming exclusives (Thursday nights, holiday games) still air on Canadian channels.
- DAZN is the Canadian home of NFL Game Pass for every game, including out-of-market ones.
- Super Bowl LXI: Sunday, February 14, 2027, on TSN, CTV and RDS.
Which channel is the NFL game on?
| Window | Usual kickoff (ET) | Where in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday early games | 1:00 p.m. | TSN feeds, CTV on selected games |
| Sunday late games | 4:05 or 4:25 p.m. | TSN feeds, CTV on selected games |
| Sunday Night Football | 8:20 p.m. | TSN and CTV |
| Thursday Night Football | 8:15 p.m. | TSN, CTV or CTV2 |
| Monday Night Football | 8:15 p.m. | TSN and CTV2 |
| International morning games | 9:30 a.m. | TSN, per weekly schedule |
| French coverage, all windows | as above | RDS |
TSN 1 to 5 are regional feeds. A game on TSN4 in Toronto may be on TSN1 in Vancouver, so a lineup with all five never misses.
Why NFL viewing in Canada is simpler than hockey
There is no Canadian NFL team, so there is no local territory to protect and no regional blackouts on Canadian NFL broadcasts. A game on TSN is the same game in St. John's and in Victoria. And because Bell holds all the Canadian rights, games that stream exclusively on Prime Video or Netflix in the United States still air on a Canadian channel here.
Simultaneous substitution, explained
When a US network and a Canadian channel show the same game at the same time, Canadian TV providers replace the US feed with the Canadian one, including the ads. That is why you see Canadian commercials on the US channel. The Super Bowl is the famous exception, where the CRTC's rules have changed over the years.
What it costs to follow the season
| Route | Approx. price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| TSN+ | About $30 a month or $250 a year | TSN's games |
| DAZN with NFL Game Pass | About $25 a month on an annual plan | Every game, plus RedZone |
| Cable with TSN | $80+ a month | Everything on TV |
| Wave IPTV | $80 a year, 1 screen | TSN 1 to 5, CTV, RDS and US networks |
The out-of-market question
Canadian TV picks a handful of games for each Sunday window. If your team rarely gets picked, DAZN's Game Pass is the official way to see every game. A channel lineup, including ours, shows what Canadian and US broadcast channels are airing.
Dates worth writing down
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday, November 26 | US Thanksgiving games |
| Sunday, January 10, 2027 | Final regular-season Sunday |
| Mid-January 2027 | Wild Card and Divisional rounds |
| Late January 2027 | Conference Championships |
| Sunday, February 14, 2027 | Super Bowl LXI, SoFi Stadium, 6:30 p.m. ET |
Watching the NFL in French on RDS
RDS carries games in every window, with its own crew, and all the playoffs and the Super Bowl. Included in every Wave IPTV plan.
How to watch without cable, step by step
- Pick your device and follow its setup guide.
- Favourite TSN 1 to 5, CTV and RDS.
- For two games at once, consider a two-screen plan or a multi-view app.
- Test on a Sunday afternoon during the free trial.
Is watching the NFL this way legal?
Bell's channels and DAZN are clearly legal routes. For IPTV services, see our legal explainer.
A Canadian NFL Sunday, hour by hour
| Eastern time | What is on | Pacific time |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | International game (selected weeks) | 6:30 a.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Early games | 10:00 a.m. |
| 4:05 / 4:25 p.m. | Late games | 1:05 / 1:25 p.m. |
| 8:20 p.m. | Sunday Night Football | 5:20 p.m. |
Western Canadians get the best of it: the whole Sunday slate finishes by early evening. In Atlantic Canada and Newfoundland, Sunday Night Football runs late. Catch-up, on channels that support it, helps with international morning games and late finishes.
Setting up for football season
- Add TSN 1 to 5, CTV, CTV2 and RDS to a "Football" favourites group.
- On Sunday morning, open the guide on that group to see which feed carries which game.
- Set your device to your own time zone so kickoff times are right.
- Use ethernet on the main TV for Sunday afternoons.
- If you also follow the CFL, add the CFL channels to the same group; the seasons overlap from September to November.
Two screens for football Sundays
With early games overlapping, many fans want two games at once: one on the main TV, another in the basement or on a tablet. Each counts as a screen on your plan, and each HD stream needs about 10 Mbps. Some players offer multi-view, showing two games on one screen. Our multiple TVs guide explains how screens work.
The CFL and the NFL together
From September to November, Canadian football fans get both leagues. The CFL plays mostly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with Labour Day and Thanksgiving classics, while the NFL owns Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. Both air on TSN and RDS, so one lineup covers both. The Grey Cup in November and the Super Bowl in February bookend the Canadian football calendar. See the CFL and Grey Cup guide.
Super Bowl night
- Where: TSN, CTV and RDS in Canada.
- Test early: check the channel the day before.
- Start early: demand peaks at kickoff and halftime.
- Ethernet: the most important night of the year to use a cable.
- Guests: ask them to stay off the Wi-Fi for big downloads.
NFL questions
Are Thursday night games on Canadian TV?
Yes. Even though they stream exclusively in the US, Thursday games air in Canada on TSN, CTV or CTV2.
Can I watch every game of my team?
Canadian TV shows a selection each week. For every game, DAZN's NFL Game Pass is the official route in Canada.
Can I watch in French?
Yes. RDS carries games in every window, plus the playoffs and the Super Bowl.
Are there blackouts?
Canadian NFL broadcasts have no regional blackouts, since there is no Canadian NFL team with a home territory to protect.
Frequently asked questions
Which channel shows the NFL in Canada in 2026?
Bell Media holds the Canadian rights: TSN, CTV and CTV2 in English and RDS in French.
Can I watch every NFL game without cable in Canada?
Canadian TV shows a selection of games in each window, not all of them. For every game, DAZN offers NFL Game Pass in Canada.
Do I need Prime Video or Netflix for the NFL in Canada?
No. Games that are streaming exclusives in the US, such as Thursday Night Football, still air on Canadian channels.
How do I watch NFL games in French?
On RDS, which carries games in every window.
What internet speed do I need to stream NFL games?
About 25 Mbps per HD stream. Sunday afternoons with two games on two TVs need about 50 Mbps.
When is Super Bowl LXI and how do I watch it in Canada?
Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, on TSN and CTV in English and RDS in French.
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- Sources
- NFL 2026 schedule; Bell Media and DAZN Canada announcements.
- NFL.com: schedules
- TSN
- RDS
- DAZN
- Simultaneous substitution, Wikipedia