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Canadian cable bills are among the most expensive in the developed world. Rogers and Bell hold near-duopoly control over sports broadcasting — with NHL rights at the center of it all. IPTV delivers Sportsnet, TSN, CBC, RDS, and 25,000+ channels without a long-term contract. Plans from $20/month.
Canada has some of the highest cable TV bills in the world. Rogers and Bell — two of the country's largest corporations — have carved out near-duopoly control over both the infrastructure and the content Canadians want most: hockey.
Rogers owns Sportsnet and holds the NHL's national broadcast rights in Canada through 2036 under a $5.2 billion deal. Bell owns TSN and RDS. Between them, these two companies control virtually every NHL broadcast, most CFL games, and a significant share of Canadian sports content. Cable subscribers pay the price — both literally and in the form of bundled packages that force you to pay for 200 channels to get the 10 you actually watch.
The average Canadian cable bill exceeds $120/month CAD — and that often doesn't even include all sports tiers. IPTV delivers the same channels without the bundle, the long-term contract, or the annual price increases.
Canada has seven NHL teams — the most of any country. Hockey is not a sport here, it is a cultural institution. Here is how each Canadian team's games are broadcast, and what PlayMaxTV covers:
The Leafs are Canada's most-watched team nationally, with primetime slots on both Sportsnet and TSN throughout the season. Saturday games frequently appear on Hockey Night in Canada (CBC). All three broadcasters are included. See our Toronto IPTV guide for more.
The Habs are the most storied franchise in NHL history — and Montreal's bilingual market means games air on both Sportsnet/TSN (English) and RDS (French). PlayMaxTV covers all four. See our Montreal IPTV guide.
Senators games air primarily on TSN and Sportsnet, with Saturday appearances on CBC. See our Ottawa IPTV guide for the full breakdown.
Canucks games air on Sportsnet Pacific and TSN. The Pacific time zone means many games are primetime nationally. See our Vancouver IPTV guide.
Flames games on Sportsnet West and TSN — frequently appearing in national windows given Calgary's passionate fanbase. See our Calgary IPTV guide.
With Connor McDavid at center, the Oilers are one of the most nationally broadcast teams in Canada. Games air on Sportsnet West and TSN with regular national primetime appearances.
The Jets have developed one of Canada's most passionate fanbases since returning in 2011. Games air on TSN and Sportsnet, with regular appearances in national windows.
The Canadian Football League is TSN's flagship product — every regular season game, every playoff game, and the Grey Cup air on TSN. PlayMaxTV includes TSN and TSN2, giving full CFL access including all nine teams: BC Lions, Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Redblacks, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Montreal Alouettes.
The Grey Cup — Canada's answer to the Super Bowl — is one of the most-watched events in Canadian television history. Full coverage through PlayMaxTV's TSN inclusion.
We have detailed IPTV guides for each major Canadian market:
| Service | Monthly Cost (CAD) | NHL (Sportsnet+TSN+CBC) | CFL (TSN) | French Sports (RDS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayMaxTV | ~$27/mo | ✅ All three | ✅ TSN included | ✅ RDS included |
| Rogers Cable Sports Tier | $115–$160/mo | ✅ | ⚠️ TSN add-on cost | ⚠️ Extra package |
| Bell Fibe Sports Tier | $110–$155/mo | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ French pack extra |
| Sportsnet Now | $25/mo | ⚠️ Sportsnet only | ❌ | ❌ |
| TSN Direct | $20/mo | ⚠️ TSN only | ✅ | ❌ |
| Sportsnet Now + TSN Direct | $45/mo | ✅ (not CBC) | ✅ | ❌ No RDS |
Go to playmaxtv.com/checkout. The 24-hour free trial gives full access to all Canadian channels. No credit card required.
Works on Amazon Fire TV Stick (available on Amazon.ca), Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, iOS, and Android. TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro are the most popular Canadian IPTV apps.
Search "Sportsnet" for NHL games, "TSN" for CFL and more hockey, "CBC" for Hockey Night in Canada Saturdays, and "RDS" for French-language coverage. The EPG guide shows all upcoming game times.
Plans start at $20 USD/month (~$27 CAD). Annual plan: $90 USD/year (~$122 CAD) — less than one month of Rogers or Bell cable sports tier. 3-month plan: $45 USD. 6-month plan: $60 USD.
Yes. PlayMaxTV includes Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, TSN, and TSN2 — the primary broadcasters for NHL in Canada. CBC is also included for Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday nights and Stanley Cup Playoff coverage. For a full breakdown, see our NHL without cable guide for Canada.
Yes. RDS and RDS2 are included in PlayMaxTV — providing French-language NHL coverage, CF Montréal, and international sports. This makes PlayMaxTV ideal for Quebec residents and Ottawa's bilingual community.
Yes. All seven Canadian NHL teams — Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Senators, Canucks, Flames, Oilers, and Jets — have their games broadcast primarily on Sportsnet, TSN, and CBC. All three are included in PlayMaxTV. Some markets may have local blackout restrictions for certain games — the free trial is the best way to verify coverage in your specific city.
25 Mbps for reliable 1080p streaming. 50 Mbps for 4K. Canada's major cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton) all have strong internet infrastructure through Rogers, Bell, TekSavvy, and Videotron. Most Canadian households easily meet this threshold.
Streaming live TV over the internet is the same technology used by Sportsnet Now, TSN Direct, and Bell Fibe TV online. PlayMaxTV delivers licensed IPTV content via internet protocol — the same fundamental delivery method as every major streaming service operating in Canada.
Sportsnet, TSN, CBC, RDS and 25,000+ live channels. Every NHL game, every CFL game, every Grey Cup. Free 24-hour trial, no credit card required.
Start Free 24-Hour Trial →No credit card required. Cancel anytime. Works on all devices across Canada.