Where To Watch: 2023 Broadcast information
With the introduction of CFL Preseason Live and CFL+, there is a growing number of viewing options for CFL fans in Canada, the United States and around the world that includes the league’s longstanding partners TSN and RDS and now features CBS Sports Network. What follows is a brief outline of the CFL’s 2023 broadcast offering.
The complete 2023 season broadcast schedule for TSN, RDS, CBS Sports Network and CFL+ will be announced prior to the season kicking off on Thursday, June 8 when the BC Lions travel to McMahon Stadium to visit the Calgary Stampeders.
CFL PRESEASON LIVE
For the first time ever, all non-broadcasted preseason games will be available to stream through CFL Preseason Live to all fans across North America and internationally.
In Canada, three preseason games are exclusively slated for TSN and/or RDS; those broadcasts will be made available outside of Canada on CFL Preseason Live. The online platform will also carry the six remaining contests for all viewers. The CFL will work together with the host club of each game to broadcast the in-stadium video feed, while play-by-play and analysis will be provided by local crews. Preseason action kicks off on Monday, May 22 with the Edmonton Elks visiting the Calgary Stampeders.
WHERE TO WATCH PRESEASON GAMES
DATE | AWAY | HOME | LOCAL TIME | EASTERN TIME | CANADA | U.S. | INTERNATIONAL |
Monday, May 22 | EDM | CGY | 2:00PM | 4:00PM | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
Friday, May 26 | MTL | OTT | 7:30PM | 7:30PM | TSN/RDS | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
Saturday, May 27 | TOR | HAM | 4:00PM | 4:00PM | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
Saturday, May 27 | WPG | EDM | 2:00PM | 4:00PM | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
Saturday, May 27 | BC | SSK | 5:00PM | 7:00PM | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
Thursday, June 1 | OTT | TOR | 7:00PM | 7:00PM | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
Thursday, June 1 | CGY | BC | 7:30PM | 10:30PM | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
Friday, June 2 | HAM | MTL | 7:30PM | 7:30PM | RDS | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
Friday, June 2 | SSK | WPG | 7:30PM | 8:30PM | TSN | CFL Preseason Live | CFL Preseason Live |
To access CFL Preseason Live click here.
CFL+
In another first, the CFL is facilitating a streaming option for American and international fans in order to make its unique game more readily available to them.
CFL+ will live stream all games not being broadcast on CBS Sports Network in the U.S., while the entirety of the 2023 season, including the Grey Cup Playoffs and the 110th Grey Cup championship on Sunday, November 19, will be available for viewers outside of North America. The streaming service will be available on desktop and mobile devices with no additional downloads or login services required, beyond suppling a verified email address.
Via TSN’s outstanding broadcast, new fans will get the perfect introduction to the Canadian game.
To access CFL+ click here.
TSN BROADCAST INFORMATION
The CFL ON TSN will provide its award-winning, wall-to-wall coverage for the 2023 season. Canada’s sports leader will be with you from the June 8 season opener in Calgary between the Stampeders and the BC Lions at McMahon Stadium, all the way through to the presentation of the 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton on November 19, 2023.
For a full listing of TSN Channels and how you can watch the game in your regions, click here.
RDS BROADCAST INFORMATION
RDS, diffuseur francophone exclusif de la LCF et des Alouettes de Montréal, diffusera près d’une cinquantaine de matchs de la saison 2023. En plus de présenter les 18 matchs des Alouettes de Montréal en saison régulière, RDS diffusera 17 rencontres du ROUGE et NOIR d’Ottawa ainsi qu’une douzaine de matchs impliquant les autres équipes de la Ligue. À cela s’ajoute la présentation de tous les matchs éliminatoires et de la 110e Coupe Grey, qui se déroulera le dimanche 19 novembre au Terrain Tim Hortons de Hamilton. Une émission d’avant-match de 30 minutes précédera chacune des parties des Alouettes.
L’équipe composée de David Arsenault, Pierre Vercheval, Matthieu Proulx, Bruno Heppell, Didier Orméjuste et Danny Desriveaux sera chargée de la description et de l’analyse de tous les matchs.
Tout au long de la saison, ALOUETTES EXPRESS proposera aux amateurs de voir le plus récent match des Alouettes en 60 minutes.
Pour consulter le calendrier de diffusion des matchs de la LCF sur RDS et RDS2, cliquez ici.
THE CFL ON CBS SPORTS NETWORK/INTERNATIONAL STREAMING
This year, the CFL will be broadcast in the United States on CBS Sports Network, alongside CFL+. CBS Sports, the 24-hour cable channel, and one of sports television’s most iconic brands, will carry 34 CFL games in the United States in 2023, as part of a new multi-year deal.*
CFL+ will live stream all games not being broadcast on CBS Sports Network in the U.S., while the entirety of the 2023 season, including the Grey Cup Playoffs and the 110th Grey Cup championship on Sunday, November 19, will be available for viewers outside of North America. The streaming service will be available on desktop and mobile devices with no additional downloads or login services required, beyond providing a verified email address.
CFL GAMES ON REGIONAL RADIO
Below is a list of CFL home radio partners that provide exclusive broadcasts of CFL games.
WEST DIVISION | EAST DIVISION |
BC Lions – AM 730 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats – Ticats Audio Network |
Edmonton Elks – 630 CHED | Toronto Argonauts – TSN 1050 |
Calgary Stampeders – 770 CHQR | Ottawa REDBLACKS – TSN 1200 in Ottawa and 104.7 FM in Gatineau |
Saskatchewan Roughriders – 620 CKRM | Montreal Alouettes – TSN 690 and 98.5 FM |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers – 680 CJOB |
CFL GAMES ON SIRIUSXM
All 81 regular season contests, four playoff games and the 110th Grey Cup from Hamilton on Sunday, November 19, will be available live to listeners across North America.
Click here for a complete listing of broadcast games and SiriusXM Channels.