Content updated: 2026-09-12.
The 2026 World Cup ended on July 19. If you are now searching for ways to watch it in Canada, separate three questions: who held the tournament’s broadcast rights, which videos are still available, and what a subscription includes today. A service that carried all 104 matches during the tournament does not necessarily offer every full replay now. A free public screening held in June or July is not an ongoing event in September.
For results, start with our 2026 World Cup results archive, then check the broadcaster’s official video catalogue for the match you want. Before paying, distinguish full replays from highlights, studio programmes and new live events. A World Cup label alone is not enough. The historical coverage below is checked against Bell Media’s tournament announcement; current prices are checked separately against subscription pages.
| Service | Coverage during June 11–July 19, 2026 | What to check now |
|---|---|---|
| TSN | All 104 matches, primarily in English. | Whether the video remains available and which subscription tier covers it. |
| RDS | All 104 matches in French. | Check its French-language service separately; TSN plan details do not transfer to RDS. |
| CTV and Noovo | Selected matches. | Selected coverage is not the entire tournament, nor a promise of permanently free, account-free streaming. |
| Crave | Selected matches streamed through its live CTV channel. | This historical arrangement did not mean that every Crave plan included the full TSN service. |
TSN Standard, TSN Premium and the former TSN+ should not be treated as interchangeable products. On the official TSN subscription page checked for this update, Standard includes the TSN 1–5 live channels. Premium adds content including NFL RedZone, PGA Tour Live and LaLiga. Match the programme you want to the actual inclusion list instead of assuming that a plus sign in a product name guarantees the widest coverage.
| Plan checked | Displayed price in CAD | Billing period and comparison limits |
|---|---|---|
| TSN Standard | 24.99 per month | Monthly billing; two consecutive months total 49.98 at the displayed rate. |
| TSN Premium | 29.99 per month | Three monthly payments for this same plan total 89.97. |
| TSN Premium introductory offer | 59.99 for the first three months combined | Eligibility conditions apply. This is neither a monthly price nor a permanent renewal rate. |
| RDS | 24.99 per month | French-language subscription; RDS determines the included content and renewal terms. |
| RDS and Crave bundle | 26.99 per month | Advertised on the RDS subscription page. It is not a Crave-and-TSN or standalone Crave price. |
The RDS prices come from its official plan page. Crave’s own subscription page returned an error during this check, so we are not quoting an unverified standalone price. For any bundle, confirm the Crave tier, advertising, device limits and eligibility for existing accounts. Two brand names in one offer do not imply that every feature or programme is included.
These are advertised Canadian-dollar plan prices, not a personalized tax-inclusive checkout total. The TSN subscription terms explain that applicable taxes depend on where you live and that third-party distributors may have different payment and cancellation arrangements. Before confirming payment, check the tax, initial charge, next renewal date and renewal amount. Internet access and roaming charges are separate items in a travel budget.
Compare the same product over the same period first. For an eligible customer, the introductory three-month Premium total of 59.99 is 29.98 less than three monthly Premium payments totalling 89.97. However, it costs 10.01 more than two months of Standard at 49.98, and both the service and duration differ. A lower average monthly rate does not necessarily reduce the total cost of a two-month need. The previous version’s comparison of short monthly subscriptions with a three-month total has been corrected.
For watching with other fans, distinguish an official Fan Festival from a sports bar or a stadium ticket. The following records describe the host cities’ 2026 arrangements. They are not current admission promises or ticket listings for a new event.
| City | Verified historical screening information |
|---|---|
| Vancouver | The city announcement placed the FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park. General entry and the amphitheatre’s general match-viewing area were free, with paid upgrades and capacity limits. |
| Toronto | The city announcement named Fort York and The Bentway, with 22 event days during the tournament. General admission was free but required advance registration and tickets. |
“Near BC Place” or “near BMO Field” is not a substitute for those official addresses. For a future visit to a sports bar, ask whether it will show your match with sound, whether children may enter, and whether reservations or minimum spending apply. An old listing, a screen count or a previous watch party does not establish availability on your travel date.
Check the date as well as the time zone. On the June–July 2026 schedules, 12:00 PDT corresponded to 15:00 EDT in Toronto. That illustrates the three-hour difference then; it is not a rule for every city or every date. Recheck the actual date when planning another event. Our Vancouver guide and Toronto guide provide starting points for local transport and trip planning without relying on expired tournament shuttles or admission arrangements.
Can I subscribe without cable television?
Check the direct streaming plans offered by TSN or RDS. If you already have television service, first ask whether it includes the relevant channels and online access, so you do not pay twice. TSN states that its service is for use in Canada; do not assume payment makes it available in another country. Before subscribing, check the device list and regional rights for the exact video on your intended television, phone or browser. A displayed price does not establish eligibility for every payment card, device or location.
How can I avoid renewal if I only want a short subscription?
Note the renewal date before paying, then cancel through the channel where you subscribed. Under TSN’s terms, cancellation generally stops the next renewal while access continues for the paid period; cancelling early or not watching does not create a partial refund. Applicable regular charges follow an introductory offer. The subscription page also identifies different renewal periods for Quebec. Keep the confirmation and check your own account status.