Canada
Mediapro’s OneSoccer files regulator complaint over Rogers’ carriage stance
OneSoccer, Mediapro’s OTT sports streaming service in Canada, has filed a complaint to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), alleging that leading telco Rogers Communications h…
Blue Jays unveil $230m Rogers Centre renovation plans
Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays have unveiled plans for an extensive C$300m ($230m, €226m) renovation to its home stadium Rogers Centre, which will take place over the next two offseasons.
Sportsbreaks.com expands Manchester United partnership into North America
Premier League giants Manchester United have expanded their partnership with Sportsbreaks.com to enhance their presence in the North American market
DAZN lands more Soccer Champions Tour rights in Italy, Canada
Global streaming service DAZN has secured media rights to the Soccer Champions Tour in Italy and Canada, in addition to existing rights in Japan
ONE Championship and Amazon unveil schedule targeted at US audiences
Asian mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship has announced five upcoming events scheduled during US television primetime, being run in partnership with Amazon Prime Video, its media-rights partner…
CBC strikes late Commonwealth Games rights deal
Canadian public-service broadcaster CBC has acquired exclusive rights to the 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games multi-sport event, which will take place in the English city of Birmingham from July…
PHF unveils Montreal expansion team
The Premier Hockey Federation has officially added a Montreal, Canada-based expansion team for the 2022-23 season, bringing the women's professional ice hockey league to seven franchises.
Bid officials say 2030 Winter Olympics in British Columbia could cost up to C$4bn
Canada’s Four First Nations, together with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (POC), have presented financial estimates for hosting the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic G…
CBC deals with Mediapro for Canada matches at Concacaf women’s Championship
Canadian public-service broadcaster the CBC has agreed a sublicensing deal with the Mediapro Canada agency for rights to the 2022 Concacaf W Championship women’s national team football tournament.
FloSports extends Tour de France rights in Canada through 2028
North American streaming service FloSports has extended its exclusive Canadian rights to the Tour de France in a five-year partnership running from 2024 through 2028
NHL Senators secure key vote toward new downtown arena
Team makes sizable step toward solidifying its future
Toronto FC, BMO seal extension of foundational partnership
MLS expands pact with Canadian financial services company in new 10-year term
Vancouver and Berlin announced as next two Laver Cup host cities
The Laver Cup, the annual men’s tennis tournament between Europe and the rest of the world, will take place in Vancouver in 2023 and Berlin in 2024, it has been announced today (Wednesday).
PGA Tour, bet365 strike deal as Koepka prepares to join LIV Golf
The PGA Tour and bet365 have announced a three-year content and marketing agreement through 2024, which designates the online gaming company as an official betting operator of the organization.
Fifa selection of 2026 match sites arrives with bold ambition
Infantino outlines lofty goal to see soccer become top North American sport
Vancouver comes in from cold to be 2026 World Cup host city
The city of Vancouver, Canada, successfully came in from the cold to become a 2026 Fifa World Cup host city, four years after dropping out of consideration for the showpiece global soccer tournament
3ICE sets sights on European expansion ahead of North American debut
Startup league's founder and chief executive E.J. Johnston tells SportBusiness why 3ICE was a "no-brainer" to establish amid the rise of 3x3 ice hockey globally. Bob Williams reports.
NFL, Bell Media strike multiyear Canada rights extension
The National Football League has secured an extension and expansion of its exclusive Canadian rights deal with Bell Media