The Super Bowl 2026 (Super Bowl LX) is fast approaching, and Canadian fans are eager to catch all the action live. This comprehensive guide will show you how to watch the Super Bowl in Canada – whether on TV with cable or antenna, or via online streaming without cable. We’ll cover the official broadcast channels, streaming options (like DAZN, CTV/TSN apps, etc.), and even break down viewing options for major provinces (Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta) so you can enjoy the big game hassle-free.
The focus here is on the upcoming 2026 event, so you’ll get the latest info on schedules and where to tune in across Canada.
Super Bowl 2026 Overview: Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In Canada, kickoff will be around 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), which is 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) (we’ll list other time zones by province below). Now, let’s dive into the details of how to watch or stream the Super Bowl in Canada in 2026.
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Super Bowl 2026 Date and Kickoff Time in Canada
Mark your calendars: Super Bowl 2026 takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The game typically starts in the early evening for Canadians:
Eastern Time (Ontario/Quebec) – Kickoff around 6:30 PM ET. Coverage on TV often begins a bit earlier (some networks start pre-game at 6:00 PM ET).
Pacific Time (British Columbia) – 3:30 PM PT local kickoff, since BC is three hours behind Eastern Time.
Mountain Time (Alberta) – 4:30 PM MT local kickoff (halfway between Eastern and Pacific times).
Central Time (e.g. Manitoba) – 5:30 PM CT local kickoff.
Atlantic Time (e.g. Nova Scotia) – 7:30 PM AT.
Newfoundland Time – 8:00 PM NT (Newfoundland has its unique half-hour time zone).
In other words, if you’re in Ottawa or Toronto, the Super Bowl will start in the early evening, while fans in Vancouver will be watching in the mid-afternoon. The timing is the same across the country adjusted for time zones, so no matter where you are in Canada, you can plan your Super Bowl party accordingly.
Why the timing matters: An earlier local start (like 3:30 PM in BC) means you might be wrapping up by early evening, whereas out east the game will run later into the night. Keep these times in mind when scheduling your get-together or prepping snacks!
What Channel is the Super Bowl on in Canada?
Canadian viewers have multiple ways to watch the Super Bowl on television. The NFL’s championship game is carried by major Canadian networks in both English and French, so you can choose your preferred language. What channel is the Super Bowl on in Canada? Here’s the breakdown:
- DAZN: The streaming service DAZN has become a one-stop shop for NFL fans in Canada. DAZN Canada holds the streaming rights for all NFL games, including playoffs and the Super Bowl, through its arrangement to carry NFL Game Pass content. With a regular DAZN subscription, you can live-stream the Super Bowl without any add-ons – all NFL content is available on DAZN Canada. This means you can watch the big game on various devices (smart TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles) via the DAZN app or website. DAZN subscription cost (in recent years) is around $24.99 CAD per month (or $249.99 per year)narcity.com, and you can cancel anytime.
If you’re a new subscriber, keep an eye out for any special deals or free trials near Super Bowl time – for example, in the past DAZN has occasionally offered promotional discounts for big events. Even without a deal, you could subscribe for just one month to watch the Super Bowl and other sports, then cancel if you don’t need it further. Tip: DAZN’s stream will use one of the official broadcasts (CTV/TSN feed for Canada), but it won’t be subject to cable simsub issues, so it’s a convenient option if you’ve cut the cord.
CTV & TSN Apps / Websites: Bell Media allows authenticated users to stream the Super Bowl live via the CTV app or TSN app, as well as on CTV.ca and TSN.canarcity.com. This is free if you already have a TV subscription that includes CTV/TSN – you simply log in with your cable or satellite provider credentials (“TV Everywhere” login) and you can watch the live stream online or on mobile. For example, if you have a cable package, you can use the CTV app on your phone or smart TV to watch the Super Bowl instead of your cable box. However, note that you do need an active TV subscription for this method; it’s not a true cord-cutter solution unless you borrow a family member’s login (where available).
TSN Direct (Standalone Streaming): If you don’t have cable, you can purchase a TSN Direct streaming pass to access TSN’s live feed over the internet. TSN Direct is a monthly subscription that gives you streaming access to all TSN channels live. It costs about $19.99 CAD per month (with no contract). They also offer a Day Pass for $4.99 – a 24-hour access pass which could be a perfect one-time purchase for Super Bowl Sunday if you only want to watch that one event. With TSN Direct, you can stream via the TSN website or app on various devices. This is a great option if you don’t want a full cable subscription; you can just pay for TSN for the month of the big game (or even just that day). The content on TSN Direct will be identical to what’s on TSN TV (English coverage, same commentators, etc.). RDS Direct is the equivalent for French viewers – a standalone subscription to stream RDS. It’s similarly priced (around $19.99/month), with a day-pass option, and will carry the French broadcast.
NFL Game Pass International: In Canada, NFL Game Pass as a standalone product has essentially been folded into DAZN’s offering. Unlike some countries, Canadians do not have a separate NFL Game Pass subscription option outside of DAZN. So, DAZN is the go-to for the official NFL stream. (In the US, the NFL offers NFL+ for mobile streaming, but that is not available internationally in the same way, and in any case it wouldn’t typically include the full Super Bowl broadcast live on a large screen due to rights issues. Canadian fans are better off with the above options.)
Other Streaming Notes: Avoid illegal streams – not only are they unreliable and low-quality, but the Super Bowl is notorious for takedowns of unauthorized streams. With the many legal options in Canada, you shouldn’t need to resort to questionable feeds. Also, be cautious with VPN-based tricks; for example, some people try to stream via U.S. services (NBC’s Peacock or others) with a VPN. Technically, NBC’s streaming service Peacock will have the game in the USen.wikipedia.org, but it’s geo-blocked in Canada, and accessing it would require a paid Peacock account and a VPN – more hassle than it’s worth when CTV/TSN/DAZN have it readily available here.
In summary, Canadian cord-cutters can stream the Super Bowl through DAZN or by buying a TSN Direct/RDS Direct passnarcity.combellmedia.ca. If you already have cable, using the CTV or TSN apps/website with your provider login is a convenient free addition – it lets you watch on a mobile device or smart TV without needing an antenna or cable box (great if you’re not at home on game day). Between these options, you can stream the Super Bowl in Canada on virtually any screen you want.
Watching the Super Bowl in Different Provinces
Canada is a vast country with multiple time zones and regional broadcasters, but luckily the Super Bowl coverage is uniform across provinces for the most part. Still, here we’ll highlight anything notable for some of the major provinces, including local time info and any province-specific notes. (Rest assured, the ways to watch – via CTV, TSN, RDS, or DAZN – are available countrywide, so no province is left out.)
Ontario (and Eastern Canada)
Local time: In Ontario (and most of eastern Canada), the Super Bowl will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time on Sunday. So cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, etc., will have an evening kickoff.
How to watch: All the national options are available – CTV is widely accessible in Ontario (e.g. CTV Toronto on channel 9 or HD channel, etc.), and TSN is available through any cable/satellite provider or TSN Direct. If you’re in Ontario and have an antenna, you can pick up CTV over the air for free (for example, CTV’s Toronto station CFTO broadcasts free in HD in the GTA). Many Ontarians also have access to American networks; if you have a good antenna in the Niagara or Windsor regions, you might catch NBC from the US, but remember Canadian providers will substitute CTV on cable. For streaming, Ontario viewers can use DAZN or the TSN/CTV apps as described earlier – there’s no regional restriction on those.
Additional notes: Being in Eastern Canada means you’re in the same time zone as the NFL’s schedule base, so all info (like “6:30 ET kickoff”) applies directly. Also, Ontario sports fans can enjoy radio broadcasts if needed – for instance, TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto often carries live commentary (if you wanted to listen on radio or the iHeartRadio app). But since we’re focusing on watching, TV and streaming are the main routes. Ontario, especially cities like Toronto, will have plenty of Super Bowl watch parties in sports bars and pubs too – arrive early if you plan to go out, because it gets busy on game day!
Quebec
Local time: Quebec mostly lies in the Eastern Time Zone as well (e.g., Montreal and Quebec City share the same time as Toronto), so expect a 6:30 PM ET kickoff on February 8, 2026. If you’re farther east in Quebec (e.g., the Magdalen Islands, which observe Atlantic Time), adjust accordingly to 7:30 PM AT, but for the majority (including Montréal), it’s 6:30 local.
How to watch: Quebec is served by both English and French broadcasts. For French-speaking fans, RDS is the channel of choice – it will broadcast the Super Bowl live with French commentary. RDS is available via cable (e.g., on Vidéotron, Bell, etc.) and via RDS Direct streaming for cord-cutters. If you prefer English coverage, you can still watch on CTV or TSN in Quebec as well (for example, CTV Montreal (CFCF) will air the game for English viewers in the Montreal area). Montreal’s CTV station can be received free over-the-air in that region too. TSN’s feeds are also available (TSN’s main feeds for Eastern Canada include TSN1/TSN4 which often cover Quebec/Ontario region). Essentially, Quebec viewers have all the same options: cable TV on CTV/TSN/RDS, or streaming on DAZN/TSN Direct/RDS Direct as needed.
Additional notes: One advantage in Quebec is having the French broadcast readily accessible – the Super Bowl halftime show and commentary are translated for French audiences by RDS. If you have friends or family who prefer French analysis (or if you want to switch over to see how excited the French announcers get during a big play), you have that at your fingertips. Also, note that the simultaneous substitution rules apply to Quebec as well, meaning the CTV or RDS feed will override any NBC signal on cable. But since RDS provides the French ads and coverage, Quebec viewers often get unique French-language commercials during the game, which is part of the fun in Quebec’s Super Bowl experience.
British Columbia
Local time: In British Columbia, which is on Pacific Time, the Super Bowl will start at 3:30 PM Pacific on Sunday. This is much earlier in the day compared to Eastern Canada. For example, in Vancouver, kickoff is mid-afternoon Sunday and the game will likely end by early evening (around 7:00 PM PT or so).
How to watch: BC viewers can watch via CTV (CTV Vancouver or your local CTV affiliate) or TSN on TV. All major cable providers in BC carry CTV and TSN as part of basic or standard packages. If you don’t have cable, an HD antenna in cities like Vancouver or Victoria can pick up CTV’s broadcast for free (CTV Vancouver broadcasts over the air on channel 32.1 digital, for instance). Streaming through DAZN or TSN Direct works equally well on the west coast – the internet doesn’t care about time zones, you just have to remember the game is on earlier in the day! Many people in BC plan their Sunday around that 3:30 kickoff – perhaps a late lunch or afternoon gathering rather than the classic “evening Super Bowl party” in the east.
Additional notes: The time difference means pre-game coverage starts in the morning on the west coast. For instance, if TSN starts pre-game shows at 10:00 AM ET, that’s 7:00 AM PT in BC – some die-hard fans might tune in with breakfast! If you prefer to just catch the game itself, tuning in by 3:30 PM is fine. Also, if you have U.S. stations via antenna in parts of BC (some areas near the border can get Seattle TV channels), you might access the NBC broadcast that way, but again, CTV’s coverage is comprehensive. BC sports bars will often have big viewing events since it’s a Sunday afternoon affair – a different vibe when it’s daylight outside, but the excitement is the same.
Alberta
Local time: Alberta is on Mountain Time, so game time will be 4:30 PM Mountain on Sunday. Cities like Calgary and Edmonton will have the Super Bowl kickoff in the late afternoon locally.
How to watch: In Alberta, you can watch on CTV (CTV Calgary, CTV Edmonton, etc.) which will air the game, or on TSN. CTV is available free over-the-air in urban areas (for example, CTV Calgary can be received with an antenna on channel 4.1 digital). Cable/satellite viewers will find CTV on their usual local channel and TSN on its assigned channels. For streaming, Alberta viewers use the same national options: DAZN, TSN Direct, or CTV/TSN apps with a provider login. No special regional subscriptions are needed – a DAZN Canada account or TSN Direct pass in Alberta works the same as in any other province.
Additional notes: One thing to be mindful of in Alberta (and Saskatchewan) is that during the winter, Saskatchewan is effectively on the same time as Mountain Time (since Saskatchewan does not observe daylight savings). So Regina or Saskatoon viewers also have a 4:30 PM start. We mention this because sometimes schedules list “5:30 CT” which might confuse Saskatchewan residents – in reality they’ll watch at 4:30 local time, same as Alberta. For Alberta fans, the Super Bowl ending around 8 PM MT means your Sunday evening is still open after the game – perhaps to celebrate (or commiserate) with friends. Also, major Alberta cities often host public viewing events; for example, Calgary and Edmonton have sports bars with big screens, and sometimes there are community viewing parties. But at home, the viewing method doesn’t change: flip to CTV/TSN or fire up your streaming app, and you’re good to go.
What About Other Provinces?
While we highlighted the four largest provinces, rest assured that every province and territory in Canada can view the Super Bowl through the options we’ve discussed. For example, fans in Manitoba (Central Time) will watch at 5:30 PM local on CTV Winnipeg or TSN; in the Maritimes (Atlantic Time) it’s 7:30 PM on CTV Atlantic or streaming; in Saskatchewan (which stays on CST year-round) it’s 5:30 PM CST which is effectively 4:30 PM MST as noted; and in Newfoundland and Labrador, the game will be on NTV at 8:00 PM Newfoundland Time. The key broadcasters (CTV/TSN/RDS) cover the whole country either through local affiliates or nationally, so no Canadian will be left out. Just adjust for your time zone and enjoy.
Final Tips for Canadian Viewers
Watching the Super Bowl in Canada is easier than ever, with high-definition broadcasts and multiple streaming choices available. Here are a few final tips to enhance your viewing experience:
Plan Your Setup Ahead: If you’re going to stream, test your app or stream link beforehand. For instance, make sure your DAZN login works or your TSN Direct subscription is active on Super Bowl Sunday. Big events can sometimes mean congested networks, so having everything set up early is wise.
Antenna Backup: Even if you normally watch via cable, having an HDTV antenna as a backup (or to catch U.S. commercials via an American station) can be fun. CTV is free over the air in most cities, giving you a reliable feed if, say, your cable goes out. Remember, the U.S. ads will not appear on CTV/TSN due to simsub – so if seeing the famous Super Bowl commercials live is important to you, an antenna aimed at a U.S. station (if geographically feasible) is an option.
French vs English Broadcast: Canada’s unique in offering dual-language coverage. If you’re bilingual, try flipping to RDS for a few plays to experience the excitement en français. RDS often has its own commentary team and flavor, which can be interesting even if you primarily watch in English.
No Extra Charges on TV: Since CTV is a national network, anyone with basic cable or even just an over-the-air signal can watch the Super Bowl without any pay-per-view or special fee. Sometimes people ask “Do I need to pay to watch the Super Bowl?” – in Canada, the answer is No – it’s on network TV (CTV) for free. Your existing TV package covers it, or use an antenna for free HD. The only payments involved are if you choose to subscribe to a streaming service like DAZN or TSN Direct for added convenience.
Streaming Delay: Note that streams (DAZN or app streams) can be 30 seconds or more behind the live TV broadcast. If you’re following live betting or participating in a live event trivia, keep this in mind. Also, if you’re watching on DAZN and your neighbor is watching on cable, you might hear cheering a few seconds early. It’s a minor thing, but worth noting if you want truly live action – cable or antenna has less delay than internet streaming.
With all that said, Canadian NFL fans are all set for Super Bowl 2026. Whether you plan to watch on a big-screen TV at home via CTV/TSN, or stream the game on your laptop or phone, you have plenty of options. Enjoy the game, the halftime show, and the commercials (Canadian or American) with your friends and family. It’s the biggest football event of the year – and now you know exactly how to watch the Super Bowl in Canada. Have fun and may the best team win!
