The Canadian Football League announced a six‑year broadcast agreement that keeps Bell Media’s TSN as the primary Canadian carrier while adding DAZN as a global streaming partner and YouTube as a Premier Platform for supplemental content. The deal,effective from the 2027 season, also reshapes the Grey Cup’s television footprint and hints at a later‑year playoff overhaul.

TSN's 60‑game slate starts in 2027

Beginning in the 2027 season, TSN will air 60 regular‑season games, six playoff contests and the Grey Cup each year, continuing its Thursday Night Football and Friday Night Football packages. The network will also simulcast the championship on CTV and Crave, broadening free‑to‑air access. According to the league’s announcement, this arrangement preserves TSN’s status as the majority broadcaster after the current contract with the network expires.

DAZN becomes the official global broadcaster for all CFL games

DAZN Canada will launch a dedicated Saturday Night Football slot for every regular‑season week and will carry a Saturday night playoff game in each of the first two rounds. Beyond the domsetic market, DAZN will serve as the official global rights holder, streaming the full regular season, all eight playoff games and the Grey Cup to audiences outside Canada and the United States. The partnerhsip is billed as a way to bring the CFL brand to a more international stage.

YouTube's Premier Platform role for pre‑season and combine

YouTube will stream live pre‑season games that are not covered by Bell Media or DAZN, along with enhanced coverage of the CFL combine and an All‑Access unscripted series. The platform aims to boost discoverability, expand live‑stream content and improve access to the league’s historical game archive, the release said.

Grey Cup simulcast on CTV and Crave expands free access

The championship game will be simulcast on CTV and Crave, giving viewers who do not subscribe to TSN a chance to watch the Grey Cup without a pay‑wall. this move follows a broader trend of major sports leagues offering free‑to‑air options for marquee events to capture larger audiences.

Will the CFL secure a new U.S. partner after CBS Sports Network?

The league’s current American contract with CBS Sports Network, reportedly worth $1 million per year, ends after the 2026 season. The CFL has said it is examining alternatives south of the border, but no replacement partner has been announced.. The uncertainty leaves open the question of whether a larger U.S. broadcaster will step in to match the exposure that CBS provided.

As the CFL prepares to open its 2027 season in May and later adopt a new playoff format, the broadcast landscape will be a key factor in the league’s growth strategy.. According to the league’s statement, the expanded media mix is designed to increase accessibility, attract new fans and generate additional revenue streams.