Canada
Super Bowl ratings jump in NFL’s core international markets
Record UK viewing figures on Sky Sports for Super Bowl LVIII were among strong performing ratings across a variety of the National Football League’s target international markets.
EXCLUSIVE: CPL set to continue on OneSoccer after Mediapro-CSB talks
Mediapro’s football streaming service OneSoccer looks set to continue offering live coverage of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) during the 2024 season after conciliatory talks were held with Canadian S…
NHL stars to return to Winter Olympics after two-edition deal struck
National Hockey League (NHL) players are set to return to the Winter Olympic Games for the first time since Sochi 2014 after a participation deal was struck covering the next two editions, while the League has further strengthened its commitment to national team play by launching a new tournament.
CSB launches Mediapro legal battle, OneSoccer rights back on market
Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) and the Mediapro Canada agency are locked in a legal dispute that will result in rights to the domestic Canadian Premier League (CPL) and the men's and women's national teams…
DAZN recommits to Canada with Uefa club competition rights hold
DAZN has retained exclusive Uefa club competition broadcast rights in Canada for another three seasons in a renewed commitment to the market by the subscription streaming broadcaster
Pelley leaves DP World Tour for MLSE, Kinnings to be new CEO
Keith Pelley is to depart as CEO of the DP World Tour for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to become company's president and chief executive and is expected to be replaced by Ryder Cup director Guy Kinnings.
PWHL strikes broadcast deals in time for season opener
The Professional Women’s Hockey League secured broadcast deals with TSN and Sporstnet, among others, in North America ahead of its inaugural season, which began yesterday (Monday).
PWHL secures Air Canada sponsorship ahead of inaugural season
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has signed up Air Canada to its sponsorship portfolio ahead of its inaugural season.
TSN, RDS land Copa América 2024 rights in Canada
Bell Media's TSN and RDS have acquired the exclusive media rights to the 2024 Copa América, making all matches available live on TSN, TSN+ and RDS platforms in Canada.
Pizza Pizza replaces TikTok on Toronto Maple Leafs helmet
Toronto-based pizza chain Pizza Pizza has taken over the home helmet sponsorship rights to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs from social media platform TikTok.
UFC heads back to Sportsnet and TVA, agrees Roku documentary deal
Pay-television broadcasters Sportsnet and TVA Sports have regained English-language and French-language rights, respectively, in Canada to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), while the mixed martial arts promotion has agreed a documentary series deal with US streaming service Roku.
Uefa club competition rights hit Canadian market
Broadcast rights are on the market in Canada for Uefa club competitions across the 2024-27 cycle
Kasten: Investors’ PWHL business plan exceeds 10 years
The ownership group behind North America’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has a business plan that covers at least a decade, according to Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten who is …
Alberta pulls bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games, citing cost concerns
Alberta is the latest Commonwealth Games bidder to pull out of possibly hosting the games, withdrawing from a 2030 bid involving the cities of Calgary and Edmonton because of estimated costs of up to C$2
Nike makes permanent exit from Hockey Canada partnership
US sportswear giant Nike has ended its sponsorship of Hockey Canada, amid the fallout from a sexual assault scandal that came to light at ice hockey's domestic governing body last year
Netball World Cup loses title sponsor Vitality, nets Canada rights deal
The Netball World Cup has been left without a title sponsor just three weeks out from the start of the tournament, after insurance and investments company Vitality pulled out of its agreement
Hockey Canada names Henderson new CEO, Bauer resumes sponsorship
Katherine Henderson has been named the new chief executive and president of Hockey Canada following a tumultuous past year for the organisation
Canada latest market for DAZN price hike
Sports streaming platform DAZN has upped the price of its monthly subscription package in Canada, from C$24.99 (€17.32/$18.83) to C$29.99.