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TORONTO (June 3, 2026) – FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; touches down in Canada next week, and Bell Media has fans covered, from every moment of action on the pitch to the biggest news and storylines throughout the tournament. As the official broadcasters and streamers of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, TSN and RDS are the exclusive home to complete coverage of all 104 matches from June 11 to July 19, with select matches available on CTV, Noovo, and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel. 

The Canadian Men’s National Team competes in their third World Cup, following appearances in 1986 and 2022, and they kick off their campaign on Friday, June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pre-game coverage for Canada’s opening match includes an expanded kick-off show beginning at 11 a.m. ET on TSN, CTV, and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel, with the opening whistle scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.  

The Bell Media networks combine to deliver the biggest FIFA World Cup&#x2122; in history, live in brilliant HDR, available on select platforms. The full broadcast schedule is available at TSN.ca.  

TSN’s all-star FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; broadcast team leads in-depth news, analysis, and on-the-ground reporting throughout the tournament. Information on the network’s broadcast team can be found here. 

“The FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; arriving on home soil is a landmark moment for Canada, and for soccer in this country,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice President, Bell Media Sports. “We’re bringing the full strength of the Bell Media portfolio to this tournament: premium content, best-in-class production, and the scale and cross-platform amplification of our entertainment, news, and sports platforms, to deliver the most comprehensive and ambitious World Cup coverage in our history.” 

“With Canada on the global stage, we have a unique opportunity to rally the country behind the Canadian Men’s National Team and tap into the energy, diversity, and momentum driving the sport’s growth nationwide. Across platforms, we will redefine how fans experience the game—from immersive storytelling and elite analysis to dynamic digital and streaming experiences that meet audiences wherever they are. As the exclusive home of the biggest FIFA World Cup&#x2122; ever, we’re not just broadcasting the tournament—we’re helping shape the future of soccer in this country, inspiring new fans and deepening lasting connections to the beautiful game, while delivering meaningful impact for our broadcast sponsors.” 

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Comprehensive Daily Coverage of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; 

With exclusive live coverage of every match, plus a massive schedule of previews, pre-game and post-game analysis, features, and more, Canada’s Sports Leader is fans’ immersive home for FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; coverage.  

From June 1-10, TSN delivers the 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; KICKOFF SHOW, priming fans as anticipation builds to the biggest sporting event ever on Canadian soil, airing weekdays at 7 p.m. ET on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app, and streaming on Crave. 

TSN subscribers can access a round-the-clock FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; channel available all tournament long through TSN.ca and the TSN app. 

The official TSN YouTube channel streams all of the network’s pre-game shows, along with the first 10 minutes of every match. 

TSN’s flagship sports news and information show, SPORTSCENTRE, is fans’ daily destination for breaking news, highlights, interviews, and features from FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;. 

Immediately following the conclusion of daily broadcast coverage, TSN delivers post-game recap shows, wrapping up the biggest moments and must-see highlights from every FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; match. 

 

Exclusive Multi-Language Feeds 

As fans come together to celebrate FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; and cheer on their favourite men’s national teams from around the world, TSN delivers multi-language streaming feeds of matches through an award-winning partnership with Spalk.  

Available exclusively to TSN+ subscribers through TSN.ca and the TSN app, the feeds feature play-by-play commentary voiced in a local language of the competing teams, in addition to TSN’s English-language coverage, and the French-language coverage provided by RDS. 

 

TSN Original Features 

Canada’s Sports Leader delivers an expansive slate of TSN Original features, giving fans a deeper look into FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;. Filmed all around the world, in locations including Italy, France, Belgium, and Los Angeles, the features focus on Canadian Men’s National Team players Jonathan David, Liam Millar, Tajon Buchanan, Promise David, and Stephen Eustaquio, as well as Head Coach Jesse Marsch. 

The TSN Original features air in SPORTSCENTRE, and are available for streaming on TSN.ca, the TSN app, and on the Sports hub on Crave. 

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Expansive Digital Coverage and Content 

Every day of the tournament, TSN.ca and the TSN app are fans’ prime destination for comprehensive FIFA World Cup&#x2122; content, highlighted by:  

 	Daily game previews, recaps, and news updates 
 	Stats, scores, and standings available all tournament long  
 	Dedicated Canada hub for all information regarding the Men’s National Team 
 	Daily reports and features by TSN reporters Matthew Scianitti, Camila Gonzalez, Claire Hanna, Farhan Lalji, Daniel Zakrzewski, and Jermain Franklin 

Throughout FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, TSN.ca and the TSN app deliver up-to-the-minute vertical video highlights from every game, created through a new partnership with WSC Sports. 

Additionally, the Sports hub on Crave gets a FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; takeover, providing a seamless, all-in-one streaming experience for content highlighting the beautiful game, including daily pre-game and recap shows, TSN’s soccer podcast PARK THE BUS, the COUNTDOWN TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; specials, FIFA STORIES FROM THE CITIES, the FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; PREVIEW SERIES, which familiarize fans with all 48 teams in the lead-up to the tournament, and much more. 

 

TSN Radio Coverage 

TSN Radio and iHeartRadio Canada are fans’ audio destination throughout the tournament, as TSN Radio delivers live coverage of all 104 tournament matches through iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app. 

All Canada matches air live across TSN 1050 Toronto, TSN 690 Montreal, and TSN 1200 Ottawa, and streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN app, in addition to comprehensive live coverage of matches throughout the tournament, leading up to the Final on July 19. 

TSN 690’s Jon Still and former MLS and Canadian international goalkeeper Greg Sutton host pre-game, halftime, and post-game coverage for every Canada match, with live on-site contributions from TSN 1200’s AJ Jakubec and former Canadian Men’s National Team goalkeeper Paul Dolan. 

 

Wall-To-Wall Social Media Coverage 

TSN’s social media accounts keep fans up to date with all the key storylines and viral content from the tournament, including:  

 	In-stadium moments captured from every match hosted in Canada, delivering real-time, on-the-ground-content across digital platforms 
 	Highlight packages tailored for Canadian audiences on YouTube, alongside curated highlights and key moments across social media platforms  
 	TSN’s Daniel Zakrzewski conducts unique interviews during matchdays and training days with Canada’s Men’s National Team 
 	Behind-the-scenes access as the country gets to know Canada’s players 

Led by host Marissa Roberto, TSN’s DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE delivers new editions every day of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, providing coverage of all 104 matches, with a focus on the Canadian Men’s National Team. Roberto is joined by TSN reporters Scianitti and Zakrzewski for the latest updates on Canada and its opponents. The TSN Soccer panel also joins DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE weekly throughout the tournament. 

 

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; Coverage Across Bell Media 

Bell Media’s leading programs and platforms come together throughout FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; to cover the tournament from every angle, with breaking news, interviews, in-depth features, and pop culture updates from CTV NATIONAL NEWS, CTV YOUR MORNING, ETALK, THE SOCIAL, THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG, MuchMusic, iHeartRadio Canada, CP24, CTV News Channel, and CTV News local newscasts in markets across the country, including locally-focused editions of CTV YOUR MORNING. 

Bell Media is Canada’s Destination for Every FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; Moment

TORONTO (June 3, 2026) – FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; touches down in Canada next week, and Bell Media has fans covered, from every moment of action on...

CHUM 104.5

TORONTO (May 28, 2026) – Toronto’s CHUM 104.5 announced today the launch of an all-new morning show hosted by Nat Hunter and Josie Dye. Helmed by the popular radio personalities, NAT &amp; JOSIE airs weekdays beginning Monday, July 6. Waking up Toronto, NAT &amp; JOSIE bring their energy, hit music, and daily discussions around local stories, trending topics, and the biggest entertainment news to help listeners start their day.

“In August 2003, I took a morning show job in Vancouver, thinking I’d stay a year or two before the offers to host mornings in Toronto came flooding in…nailed it!” said Nat Hunter. “But if there was ever a job worth waiting to come home for, it’s this one. It’s an incredible honour to follow the legend that is Marilyn Denis. And I couldn’t be more excited to build a whole new show alongside Josie, who will no doubt make sure I stop pronouncing the second ‘t’ in Toronto.”

“Being part of the next chapter of CHUM 104.5 mornings is something I have dreamed of for a very long time,” said Josie Dye. “Waking up with Toronto is the most surreal feeling in the world, and doing it with Nat will be epic. It’s been such a fun experience connecting with CHUM 104.5 listeners over the past few years, and I’m so excited to help create the station’s new morning show.”

“Nat and Josie are phenomenal hosts who have spent their careers building a deep connection with listeners, and together they’re the perfect combination to wake up Toronto,” said Christian Hall, Program Director, CHUM 104.5. “Mornings on CHUM 104.5 is an institution. It’s about energy, connection, and great conversations that help our community begin their days. Marilyn has blazed the trail over the past 40 years, and we look forward to building on the incredible framework she’s created for this iconic morning show.”

The new morning show takes over from legendary host Marilyn Denis, who announced in February that she’s stepping away from her role with the station after 40 years. Leading up to Marilyn’s final broadcast on Friday, June 26, CHUM 104.5 is honouring her career and legacy with a monthlong celebration full of surprises and highlights from her 40 years with the station.

Airing weekday mornings from 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. on Toronto’s CHUM 104.5, NAT &amp; JOSIE is also available for listeners across Canada via audio livestream on iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app.

About Nat Hunter:

Born in Etobicoke in Toronto’s west end, and raised in Burlington, Ont., Nat Hunter went to journalism school, but quickly ended up pursuing the decidedly more upbeat industry of music radio.

She made brief stops at stations across Ontario, before moving to Vancouver, where she most recently appeared as a co-host of MOVE 103.5’s morning show. It only took her 22 short years to make it back to her hometown.

Hunter has volunteered for many years in animal rescue efforts, and served on the board of directors for SAINTS, a B.C.-based charity that focuses on senior and special needs animals.

She lives in Toronto with her husband and her senior dog.

About Josie Dye:

Josie Dye has spent more than 25 years in radio and TV in her hometown of Toronto, and currently appears on CHUM 104.5 as the host of the afternoon show alongside Jamar McNeil.

Previously, Dye created and hosted The Josie Dye Show on Indie88, and hosted a nationally syndicated Top 20 countdown for 102.1 The Edge. Additionally, Dye hosted the TV series Oh So Cosmo for eight seasons, and later became the face of Canada’s W Network.

Dye lives in Toronto with her husband Joel Carriere and their two young sons. One of her sons was diagnosed with the rare Sotos Syndrome, and she’s passionate about raising awareness for the condition.

Nat Hunter and Josie Dye Named New Hosts of CHUM 104.5 Morning Show

TORONTO (May 28, 2026) – Toronto’s CHUM 104.5 announced today the launch of an all-new morning show hosted by Nat Hunter and Josie Dye. Helmed by the...

Bell Media

TORONTO (May 28, 2026) – Reaffirming a partnership that has defined Canadian sports broadcasting since 1986, the Canadian Football League (CFL) and Bell Media announced today a new, landmark rights agreement that solidifies Bell Media as the home of Canadian football across leading properties TSN, RDS, CTV, and Crave. Bell Media and the CFL extend a longstanding strategic collaboration through the new six-year agreement, with TSN delivering English-language broadcasts as the majority partner, and RDS continuing as the French-language broadcast and streaming partner of the CFL.

The multi-year agreement secures an elite lineup of 60 games for TSN, featuring three weekly regular-season matchups, including the key Thursday and Friday Night Football windows, that are staples for Canadian fans. The excitement extends into the postseason, with TSN broadcasting the majority of playoff clashes with six of the eight games.

As part of the new agreement, Bell Media remains the exclusive home of the Grey Cup, Canada’s largest annual single-day sporting event, and the Grey Cup Halftime Show, the country’s largest annual televised concert. The championship will reach audiences across the full spectrum of Bell Media platforms, including TSN, RDS, CTV, and the leading Canadian-owned streaming service, Crave. Allowing Canadians to enjoy the CFL where and how they want, Bell Media continues to evolve and elevate its broadcast and production around the league to engage with fans across the country.

“This is an exciting moment for the CFL, and this agreement reinforces Bell Media’s position as the league’s majority broadcast and streaming partner, ensuring fans across Canada have unmatched access to the game on TSN, RDS, CTV, and Crave,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice President, Bell Media Sports. “By combining expanded rights with the full reach of Bell Media, we’re bringing the CFL closer to fans than ever before – serving our viewers and subscribers with more access, more choice and more ways to connect with the game across every platform, while continuing our proud legacy as the home of the Grey Cup. Building on more than 40 years of partnership, we’re carrying that momentum forward by creating new ways for fans to experience the CFL in an evolving media landscape.”

"This is a transformative agreement for the future of the CFL in Canada. Our league would not be where it is today without our long history of partnership and support with Bell Media. With their unrivaled scale and reach, we have delivered the game to fans from across Canada, igniting a burning passion for Canadian football. We look forward to building upon these foundations to reach new heights together," said CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston.

The new multi-year agreement begins with the 2027 CFL season, which shifts to a Victoria Day Weekend kickoff and includes a revamped post-season featuring four additional playoff games.

CFL fans across the country can continue to turn to the CFL on TSN and RDS for extensive coverage of the league. Guiding the coverage is an industry-leading roster of reporters, analysts, and insiders, with exclusive content available across all TSN and RDS platforms – from podcasts and social media to the flagship sports news shows SPORTSCENTRE, LE 5 À 7, and SPORTS 30 – TSN and RDS remain Canada’s undisputed destinations for the CFL.

Bell Media Solidifies Position as Canada’s Home of the CFL with Extensive Long-Term Broadcast and Streaming Rights Extension

TORONTO (May 28, 2026) – Reaffirming a partnership that has defined Canadian sports broadcasting since 1986, the Canadian Football League (CFL) and Be...

HIGHLIGHTS

  

JUNE 1 – HBO Original BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT *Docuseries Premiere* 

 	The HBO Original three-part documentary series BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT, directed and executive produced by Chris Smith (100 FOOT WAVE), debuts Monday, June 1 at 9 p.m. ET. The series chronicles Hoyt Richards, who, at 16 years old, meets an enigmatic Manhattan socialite on a Nantucket beach and is pulled into his spiritual group, Eternal Values. Soon after, Richards ascends to fame as one of the first male supermodels of the 1980s. BRING ME THE BEAUTIES follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping Mondays at 9 p.m. ET.  



JUNE 2 – LOVE ISLAND USA *Season 8 Premiere* 

 	Ariana Madix heads back to Fiji to host of the eighth season of LOVE ISLAND USA, beginning Tuesday, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET, followed by a new episode every day at 9 p.m. ET until Friday, June 5. Season 8 sees a brand-new group of sexy singles arrive at the Fijian villa looking for love. Temptations rise and drama ensues as Islanders face brand new couples’ challenges, jaw-dropping twists and turns, surprising guests, and the return of the infamous Casa Amor. Following premiere week, subsequent episodes stream on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET.  Episodes of the official after show, LOVE ISLAND: AFTERSUN, hosted by Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa, stream on Crave Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET, beginning June 13.  



JUNE 7 – HBO Original EARTH, WIND &amp; FIRE (TO BE CELESTIAL VS. THAT'S THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD) *Documentary Premiere* 

 	Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson tells the story of the legendary nine-time Grammy® Award-winning band Earth, Wind &amp; Fire, tracing their genesis through late founding member Maurice White, chronicling their evolution, highs and lows, and relevance from the 1970s into the present day while exploring the deep philosophical and spiritual meaning behind their message and music. The documentary premieres Sunday, June 7 at 9 p.m. ET. 



JUNE 8 – DEAR ENGLAND *Series Premiere* 

 	Based on James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit play of the same name, all four episodes of the new limited drama series DEAR ENGLAND drop on Friday, June 8. Joseph Fiennes stars as former English men’s football coach, Gareth Southgate, in this fictionalised account of the struggles and successes of England’s football teams. Additional cast includes Jodie Whittaker, Jason Watkins, John Hodgkinson, Daniel Ryan, and Sam Spruell.  



JUNE 12 – STARZ Original POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN *Season 5 Premiere* 

 	The fifth and final season of the STARZ original series POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN premieres Friday, June 12 with new episodes streaming subsequent Fridays on STARZ. From Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, in Season 5 of the hit series, Kanan (Mekai Curtis) solidifies his place in the Queens drug business alongside Southside legend Breeze (Shameik Moore), and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous game. Whether it's the Thomas family facing the collapse of their reign, Unique (Joey Bada$$) fighting to preserve his legacy or the Mafia maneuvering behind the scenes, many sacrifices will be made. However, nothing will stand in the way of Kanan's pursuit of power. After all, this isn't the end for Kanan Stark. It's just the beginning.  



JUNE 21 – HBO Original HOUSE OF THE DRAGON *Season 3 Premiere* 

 	The HBO Original drama series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON returns for its third season, Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET, with subsequent episodes streaming Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire &amp; Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of GAME OF THRONES, tells the story of House Targaryen. Season 3 stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, Matthew Needham, James Norton, Tom Bennett, Kieran Bew, Kurt Egyiawan, Freddie Fox, Clinton Liberty, Gayle Rankin, Abubakar Salim, Tom Cullen, Tommy Flanagan, Dan Fogler, Joplin Sibtain, and Barry Sloane. 



JUNE 26 – HBO Original LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS *Series Premiere* 

 	From creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, and produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground, the seven-episode HBO Original sketch comedy series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS premieres Friday, June 26 at 9 p.m. ET. President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honour America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of its nation on this special occasion…but then Larry David called. Featuring select cast from CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and notable guest stars,  subsequent episodes streaming Fridays at 9 p.m. ET. 

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New Programming 
HBO and HBO Max

June 1 – HBO’s BRING ME THE BEAUTIES, Season 1, Episode 1 (Series Premiere) 

June 7 – HBO's EARTH, WIND &amp; FIRE (TO BE CELESTIAL VS. THAT'S THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD) *Documentary Premiere* 

June 9 – HBO's U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM, Season 1, Episode 5 

June 15 – HBO's BRING ME THE BEAUTIES, Season 1, Episode 3 (Finale) 

June 18 – HBO's ON THE ROAM, Season 2, Episode 6 (Season Finale) 

June 21 – HBO's HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Season 3, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) 

June 21 – HBO's HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (ASL VERSION), Season 3, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) 

June 26 – HBO's LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS, Season 1, Episode 1 (Series Premiere) 

 

Movies

June 4 – French Crave Original BON COP BAD COP: HISTOIRE DE FAMILLES *Canadian Title* 

June 5 – DUNKIRK 

June 5 – INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY  

June 5 – PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS  

June 5 – PERCY JACKSON &amp; THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTENING THIEF  

June 5 – SELF RELIANCE 

June 5 – SE7EN  

June 5 – GODZILLA: KING OF MONSTERS 

June 5 – SCANNERS *Canadian Title*  

June 5 – A STAR IS BORN 

June 5 – THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART 

June 5 – SHE'S ALL THAT 

June 6 – FAST X 

June 6 – FERRARI  

June 7 – TRUE JUSTICE #2: AN EYE FOR AN EYE *Canadian Title*  

June 12 – KNIVES OUT 

June 12 – RENFIELD  

June 12 – DUST BUNNY  

June 12 – HAIR OF THE BEAR *Canadian Title*  

June 12 – L'ÂME IDÉALE 

June 12 – RESERVOIR DOGS 

June 19 – GOAT  

June 19 – AIR FORCE ONE  

June 19 – TRAINSPOTTING  

June 19 – YOUNGBLOOD (2025) *Canadian Title* 

June 19 – NICKEL BOYS  

June 19 – THE TRAVELLERS  

June 19 – FAIRYLAND 

June 19 – BORN TO BE BLUE *Canadian Title*  

June 19 – SICARIO  

June 19 – URCHIN  

June 24 – FRENCH GIRL *Canadian Title*  

June 24 – LYDIA AND THE MIST RIDER *Canadian Title* 

June 25 – THE NOTEBOOK 

June 26 – PEPPERMINT  

June 26 – GHOST RIDER 

June 26 – WRONG HUSBAND *Canadian Title*  

June 26 – SALTBURN  

June 26 – SMILE 2  

June 26 – PILLION *Canadian Title* 

June 26 – BLADE  

June 26 – BLADE II 

June 26 – BLADE: TRINITY  

June 26 – POKEMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU  

 

STARZ

June 5 – DUNKIRK 

June 5 – INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY 

June 5 – THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART 

June 12 – POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN, Season 5, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) 

June 12 – KNIVES OUT 

June 19 – FRUITVALE STATION 

June 19 – AIR FORCE ONE  

June 19 – TRAINSPOTTING 

June 26 – THE EQUALIZER 2 

June 26 – GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGENCE  

June 26 – PEPPERMINT  

June 26 – GHOST RIDER 

 

Additional Highlights

June 1 – COUNTDOWN TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP, Episode 1  

June 2 – CANADA'S TEAM: IN FOCUS, Episode 1-8 (Series Premiere) 

June 2 – LOVE ISLAND USA, Season 8, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) 

June 3 – KARINE ET LA MAISON JAUNE, Season 2, Episode 10 *Canadian Title* (Season Finale) 

June 4 – THE GOAL AHEAD, Season 1, Episode 6 (Season Finale) 

June 4 – LES BOYS, Season 1-5 *Canadian Title* 

June 5 – Crave Original Series LATE BLOOMER, Season 3, Episode 8 *Canadian Title* (Season Finale) 

June 5 – IT'S A SIN, Season 1 

June 8 – VIE DE CHANTIER, Season 6, Episode 10 *Canadian Title* (Season Finale) 

June 8 – DEAR ENGLAND, Episode 1-4 (Premiere) 

June 9 – WHAT DRIVES YOU WITH JOHN CENA, Season 2, Episode 4 (Season Finale)  

June 10 – MOOMIN VALLEY, Season 2 

June 11 – French Crave Original GÂTÉES POURRIES, Season 2, Episode 1-4 *Canadian Title* (Season Premiere)  

June 12 – Crave Original KINGS OF COKE: NEW BLOOD, Episode 1-2 *Canadian Title* (Premiere)

June 12 – ICONS UNEARTHED: HARRISON FORD MOVIES, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) 

June 13 – LOVE ISLAND: AFTERSUN, Season 8, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) 

June 15 – UNIVERSAL BASIC GUYS, Season 2 

June 17 – RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, Season 2 

June 19 – Crave Original KINGS OF COKE: THE LEGEND OF RORY SHAYNE, Episode 1-2 *Canadian Title* (Premiere)

June 22 – GAME OF GLORY, Episode 10 (Season Finale) 

June 24 – Crave Original Series THE LAST OF THE CAPTAINS, Season 2, Episode 8 *Canadian Title* (Season Finale) 

June 26 – Crave Original Series THE TOM GREEN FARM, Season 1, Episode 9-10 (Finale) 

June 29 – DANGER DECODED (Finale) 

June 29 – THE TRAITORS NZ, Season 3, Episode 10 (Season Finale) 

 

Next Day on Crave

June 1 – SULLIVAN'S CROSSING, Season 4, Episode 10 *Canadian Title* (Season Finale) *following CTV  

June 3 – WILD HOMES, Season 1, Episode 1 *Canadian Title* (Series Premiere) *following CTV Life  

June 3 – PASSWORD, Season 3, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

June 4 – DATELINE: SECRETS UNCOVERED, Season 17, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *following Oxygen True Crime 

June 5 – DATELINE: UNFORGETTABLE, Season 8, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *following Oxygen True Crime 

June 11 – THE FLOOR, Season 5, Episode 11-12 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

June 15 – COLD CASE FILES, Season 4, Episode 19 (Season Finale) *following Oxygen True Crime 

June 16 – PHILLY HOMICIDE, Season 2, Episode 10 (Season Finale) *following Oxygen True Crime 

June 17 – WEST HARBOUR HEROES, Season 1, Episode 1 *Canadian Title* (Series Premiere) *following USA Network 

June 22 – UFC RIVALS, Season 1 *following MUCH 

June 27 – SNAPPED: KILLER COUPLES, Season 18B, Episode 18 (Season Finale) *following Oxygen True Crime 

June 2026: Crave Streaming Overview 

HIGHLIGHTS    JUNE 1 – HBO Original BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT *Docuseries Premiere*  The HBO Original three-part documentary series BRING ME...

MAY 29 – Crave Original THE TOM GREEN FARM *Series Premiere* 

 	Stars are trading green rooms for green pastures in the new Crave Original series, THE TOM GREEN FARM, offering a fresh approach to the talk format away from the typical desk and couch. Hosted by beloved Canadian comedian, actor, and filmmaker Tom Green, the 10-episode, hour long unscripted series launches May 29 with the first two episodes, followed by two new episodes dropping every Friday. Guests at the farm include Dan Aykroyd, Jay Baruchel; comedian Ahren Belisle; Canadian professional ice hockey analyst and former NHL player Paul “Biz Nasty” Bissonnette; Canadian country music singer-songwriter Jason Blaine; Michael Cera, and more. 

 

JUNE 1 – HBO Original BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT *Docuseries Premiere* 

 	The HBO Original three-part documentary series BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT, directed and executive produced by Chris Smith (100 FOOT WAVE), debuts Monday, June 1 at 9 p.m. ET. The series chronicles Hoyt Richards, who, at 16 years old, meets an enigmatic Manhattan socialite on a Nantucket beach and is pulled into his spiritual group, Eternal Values. Soon after, Richards ascends to fame as one of the first male supermodels of the 1980s. BRING ME THE BEAUTIES follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping Mondays at 9 p.m. ET. 

 

JUNE 2 – LOVE ISLAND USA *Season 8 Premiere* 

 	Ariana Madix heads back to Fiji to host of the eighth season of LOVE ISLAND USA, beginning Tuesday, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET, followed by a new episode every day at 9 p.m. ET until Friday, June 5. Season 8 sees a brand-new group of sexy singles arrive at the Fijian villa looking for love. Temptations rise and drama ensues as Islanders face brand new couples’ challenges, jaw-dropping twists and turns, surprising guests, and the return of the infamous Casa Amor. Following premiere week, subsequent episodes stream on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET.  Episodes of the official after show, LOVE ISLAND: AFTERSUN, hosted by Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa, stream on Crave Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET, beginning June 13.  

 

***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

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Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of May 28 – June 3. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

May 28 – HBO Max’s HACKS S5 E10 (Season Finale) 

May 29 – HBO's HALF MAN S1 E6 (Season Finale)  

May 29 – HBO’s MISS YOU, LOVE YOU (Movie Premiere) 

May 31 – HBO’s EUPHORIA S3 E8 (Season Finale) 

June 1 – HBO’s BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT (Docuseries Premiere) 

 

Movies 

May 29 – POINT BREAK (2015) 

May 29 – THE ROSES 

May 29 – THE IRON CLAW 

May 29 – THE FURIES *Canadian Title* 

May 29 – KEEPER 

May 29 – MEADOWLARKS *Canadian Title* 

June 1 – EMMA: ONE LAST DANCE (Documentary) 

 

STARZ

May 28 – BOLLYWOOD/HOLLYWOOD *Canadian Title* 

May 29 – POINT BREAK (2015) 

May 29 – NANCY DREW AND THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE 

May 29 – NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T 

 

Additional Highlights

May 29 – DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK S1 (Season Premiere) 

May 29 – BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS S3 (Season Premiere) 

May 29 – THE TOM GREEN FARM S1 E1-2 (Series Premiere) 

May 29 – QUEEN OF THE CASTLE S2 E1-10 (Season Premiere) 

May 31 – THE TRAITORS NZ S3 E1 (Season Premiere) 

June 1 – COUNTDOWN TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP E1   

June 2 – LOVE ISLAND USA S8 E1 (Season Premiere) 

June 2 – CANADA’S TEAM: IN FOCUS E1-8 (Series Premiere) 

 

Next Day on Crave

May 30 – CANADA'S WORLD CUP ROSTER REVEAL *following TSN 

May 30 – CANADA’S WORLD CUP ROSTER REACTION *following TSN 

May 31 – HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES #3: KEY TO THE CASTLE *following CTV Life 

June 1 – SULLIVAN’S CROSSING S4 E10 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

June 1 – THE 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS *following CTV 

June 3 – PASSWORD S3 E1 (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

June 3 – WILD HOMES (Season Premiere) *following CTV Life 

May 28 – June 3: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview  

MAY 29 – Crave Original THE TOM GREEN FARM *Series Premiere*  Stars are trading green rooms for green pastures in the new Crave Original series, THE T...

HALIFAX (May 26, 2026) – CTV Atlantic celebrates a major milestone this year as the station marks 30 years of delivering the IWK TELETHON FOR CHILDREN, a signature broadcast supporting the IWK Health Centre, the region’s largest hospital for women, children, youth, and families. 

This year, CTV Atlantic teams up with iHeartRadio Canada stations across the region for the multi-day event, spanning Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31. 

Produced in partnership with the IWK Foundation, the beloved annual Telethon has grown from early in-hospital broadcasts to a multi-day event at Halifax’s Light House Arts Centre, connecting audiences across platforms while showcasing the direct impacts of donor support.  

“It continues to be a great honour for our organization to contribute to such a meaningful and impactful initiative for the past 30 years,” said Trent McGrath, General Manager, CTV Atlantic / Bell Media Radio Atlantic. “Many staff who were part of the Telethon in its early years return to CTV annually – even in retirement – simply because of their deep connection to the show.” 

The IWK TELETHON FOR CHILDREN is a multi-day celebration involving staff from both CTV Atlantic and iHeartRadio Canada. It begins Friday, May 29 with the annual IWK RADIOTHON, airing across five iHeartRadio Canada stations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia beginning at 6 a.m. AT. Listeners can tune in to hear inspiring stories from IWK patients and their families, and make donations over the phone or online at any of the participating radio stations’ websites. 

On Saturday, May 30, the two-hour musical special A TELETHON TRIBUTE airs at 7 p.m. AT, live on CTV and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel. Hosted by Jonathan Torrens and CTV’s Katie Kelly, the special features performances from Maritime artists such as Neon Dreams, Ian Janes, Reeny Smith, Joce Reyome, Wolf Castle, and more. 

CTV Atlantic delivers Maritimers the IWK TELETHON FOR CHILDREN on Sunday, May 31, airing from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. AT on CTV and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel. The Telethon spotlights patients and families who have received specialized care at the IWK along with the donors who generously support the cause.  

As the IWK Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, the IWK TELETHON FOR CHILDREN supports the organization’s most urgent priority needs, including up-to-date equipment, advanced technology, research, and improved facilities.  

“For 30 years, CTV Atlantic has been an invaluable partner in our largest fundraising event of the year, and we are deeply grateful for its longstanding commitment to Maritime children, youth, and families,” said Jennifer Gillivan, President and CEO, IWK Foundation. “Their extraordinary generosity, compassion, and steadfast support have helped make the telethon and radiothon a meaningful force for good in our community. We are sincerely appreciative of this enduring partnership and the impact it continues to have on the lives of Maritimers.” 

Many familiar faces from CTV Atlantic appear on the 2026 IWK TELETHON FOR CHILDREN, including CTV NEWS AT SIX Chief Anchor Todd Battis; CTV NEWS AT FIVE host Maria Panopalis; reporters Stephanie Tsicos, Emma Convey, and Katie Kelly; CTV NATIONAL NEWS Nova Scotia correspondent Paul Hollingsworth; Chief Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell, and CTV YOUR MORNING ATLANTIC’s Amanda Debison, Lataevia Beezer, and Crystal Garrett.  

Longtime Telethon host and CTV Atlantic special correspondent Steve Murphy returns, along with former CTV host Jayson Baxter, and 42-year Telethon veteran Bill Carr. Halifax’s MOVE Radio morning show hosts Erin Hopkins and Peter Harrison join the broadcast, along with special appearances by iHeartRadio Canada personalities live on Sunday’s show.  

Donations can be made by phone at 1-800-595-2266 or online at iwkfoundation.org. 

Coverage is also available for listeners across Canada via audio livestream on iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app. 

CTV Atlantic Celebrates 30 Years of Leading the IWK TELETHON FOR CHILDREN, a Multi-Day Celebration Airing May 29-31

HALIFAX (May 26, 2026) – CTV Atlantic celebrates a major milestone this year as the station marks 30 years of delivering the IWK TELETHON FOR CHILDREN...

By BILL HARRIS
Special to The Lede

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Canadian comedy legend Tom Green concocted a comprehensive way of describing his new series THE TOM GREEN FARM, which premieres Friday, May 29 with the first two episodes on Crave.

“It’s a little bit of farm life, a little bit of mule riding, a little bit of fishing, and a little bit of getting to know my guests,” Green said.

Specifically, in the first episode Green is visited by skateboard legends Tony Hawk and Kevin Staab, as well as music producer/DJ deadmau5, while Episode 2 tracks the arrival of drag superstar Priyanka and actor/director Michael Cera. In future episodes, the guest list includes Dan Aykroyd, Jay Baruchel, Jon Dore, Erica Ehm, Chantal Kreviazuk, Paul Langlois, Amber Marshall, Steven Page, George Stroumboulopoulos, Kurt Vile, and many more.

This is definitely a unique series, which will come as no surprise to anyone who has followed Green’s cutting-edge comedy for the past 30 years. So here’s how THE TOM GREEN FARM came about:

After living in Los Angeles for more than 20 years, Green moved back to his native Ontario about five years ago. He bought a beautiful farm, truly in the middle of nowhere, and has leaned into his new rural life.

“I have this farm that I love, and I love filming and cinematography and photography,” Green said. “It's a very photogenic, cinematic part of Ontario that I live in, and I wanted to show it off to the world, show off Canada. So this just seemed like a fun place to do a show. Rather than me going out to a studio or something, I would have people come to me.”

The format is hard to describe, other than to say that THE TOM GREEN FARM has a little bit of everything.

“It’s not exclusively like a sit-down show, but there are elements of podcasting (a new original podcast THE TOM GREEN FARMCAST launches on iHeartRadio Canada), elements of a talk show, and then elements of just sort of an out-in-the-field location variety show, where we do all sorts of activities, and things that you would do in the Canadian wilderness or in the countryside.”

For example, the “activities” can include everything from designing and constructing a state-of-the-art, 12-foot skateboarding “vert ramp” in an open pasture to surprise Hawke, to teaching Priyanka the fine art of canoeing, with Priyanka returning the favour by introducing Green to tarot cards at dusk.

Here’s an observation for consideration: whether they’re fully aware of it or not, there’s a genuine comedic spark between Green and Priyanka. Throughout his long and varied career, Green has often specialized in keeping others on their toes, because they’re never quite sure what he’s going to say or do. But in this case, Green also doesn’t quite know what Priyanka is going to say or do, and their honest reactions to each other are priceless. Just some food for thought for the future!

For now, THE TOM GREEN FARM is ready to plow into a new form of entertainment.

“I love being where I am, I love getting up in the morning and being with the animals, and so I think the idea of doing a talk show in the loft of a 100-year-old barn is actually the dream for me,” Green said. “But we're also using new techniques, new technology, to be able to put cameras in different places, and film in ways that you wouldn't normally be able to film out in the middle of the woods. There's a lot of fun with the technology, and trying to make it look and feel different than what you've seen before. I find when we are able to do an interview in a strange place, like in a canoe or in the loft of a barn, it can really look spectacular. There’s a cinematic look to it, really high definition.”

And the pastoral atmosphere has an interesting effect on the guests, too.

“People are going to be acting differently, right?” Green said. “They'll be responding differently, because they're in this sort of non-traditional television setting. They’ll be more relaxed, because we’re enjoying a bit of nature, and showing off a bit of the Canadian lifestyle to people around the world. We’re really leaning into the Canadian part of it. We’re making a show about Canada, but it’s for everybody.”

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There’s Plenty of Horsing Around on THE TOM GREEN FARM: ‘This Just Seemed Like a Fun Place to Do a Show’

By BILL HARRIS Special to The Lede &nbsp; Canadian comedy legend Tom Green concocted a comprehensive way of describing his new series THE TOM GREEN FA...

TORONTO (May 26, 2026) – Crave announced today it has acquired rights for contemporary romance novel, Five Brothers, from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas. Crave plans to develop the book into a multi-season original series.

“HEATED RIVALRY proved there is global appetite for sexy, sophisticated, and mainstream romance stories,” said Carlyn Klebuc, General Manager, Original Programming, Bell Media. “With complex lead characters, a boundary-pushing story, and a built-in audience, we’re excited to develop Crave’s next big swing in the romance genre.”

"Five Brothers was such an immersive writing experience for me with a cast of characters I connected to immediately. I can't wait to see these men brought to life!,” said Penelope Douglas.

Released in 2024, Five Brothers is an addictive dark romance novel which follows one woman who learns the secrets of the five Jaeger brothers: Macon, Army, Iron, Dallas, and Trace. The book quickly climbed the charts, securing a spot on the New York Times Best Sellers list, and on digital platforms such as Kindle Unlimited. It also became a viral “BookTok” sensation, resonating with a passionate fanbase.

Crave Options Rights for Penelope Douglas’ Contemporary Romance Novel, Five Brothers

TORONTO (May 26, 2026) – Crave announced today it has acquired rights for contemporary romance novel, Five Brothers, from New York Times bestselling a...

TORONTO (May 25, 2026) – FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; is now less than 30 days away, and before the world’s most-watched sporting event kicks off on Canadian soil, TSN today announced its broadcast team anchoring the network’s live coverage, from the opening match on Thursday, June 11 all the way to the Final on Sunday, July 19. 

As the exclusive Canadian broadcaster and streamer of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, all 104 tournament matches are available on TSN and RDS, with coverage also available on CTV and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel. 

“FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; is the biggest sporting event to ever touch down in Canada, and we’ve assembled an all-star broadcast team to capture the magnitude of the tournament,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice President, Bell Media Sports. “This talented team serves Canadian fans with the biggest FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; production in our network’s history, with unparalleled live coverage across all of our platforms, including breaking news updates, match previews and in-depth analysis from some of the greatest players to compete for Canada, compelling features on the stars who will define the tournament, and so much more.” 

TSN’s FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; team features acclaimed sports broadcasters from Canada’s Sports Leader alongside a multitude of the biggest stars in Canadian soccer history. 

 

Hosts

James Duthie hosts TSN’s FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; coverage, bringing decades of experience anchoring the world’s biggest sporting events for TSN. A veteran host of international soccer tournaments, including FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP CANADA 2015 and FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022, Duthie is known for guiding live coverage with insight, energy, and a deep understanding of the moments that matter most on the world stage. 

Luke Wileman is the award-winning studio host and play-by-play voice of TSN’s soccer coverage, including FIFA WORLD CUP, UEFA EURO, MLS ON TSN, and more. As the longtime host of international soccer on TSN, Wileman has led the network’s coverage of soccer’s biggest events, including studio coverage of the men’s tournaments in 2018 and 2022, and play-by-play commentary for the FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP in 2015, 2019, and 2023.  

Lindsay Hamilton anchors her fourth FIFA WORLD CUP, having appeared as a host for TSN’s exclusive coverage of FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FRANCE 2019, FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022, and FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AUSTRALIA &amp; NEW ZEALAND 2023. Hamilton hosted TSN's live coverage of UEFA EURO 2024, and has covered the Canadian Men's National Team leading up to this year's tournament. She is also a familiar voice to Canadians as a host of SPORTSCENTRE, the network’s flagship sports news and information show.  

Jennifer Hedger is known to Canadians as a longtime host of TSN’s SPORTSCENTRE, bringing extensive experience delivering daily updates and interviews from the biggest sporting events across Canada and around the world. She previously served as TSN’s studio host for FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP CANADA 2015, providing comprehensive news and analysis throughout the tournament.  

Mark Roe is a host of TSN’s SPORTSCENTRE, bringing Canadian fans daily updates from around the world of sports. Roe has hosted the network’s studio coverage of numerous major national and international sporting events, including the Olympic Games, Wimbledon, the IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship, and many more. 

Tekeyah Singh is the host of TSN’s FanDuel-powered coverage, appearing regularly across the network’s studio coverage of major sporting events. She delivers insight, analysis, and predictive breakdowns, including the FanDuel Deep Dive segment focused on FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;. 

 

Analysts  

Steven Caldwell provides expert insight to TSN’s soccer coverage as a former international soccer player who earned 12 caps for Scotland’s national team during his career. Drawing on first-hand experience at the game’s highest levels, Caldwell contributes tactical insight and perspective throughout TSN’s FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; coverage. 

Kevin Kilbane brings elite international experience to TSN’s soccer panel, having earned 110 caps for the Republic of Ireland during his career, the fourth-most among all men’s players. Kilbane offers unique personal insights into the competitive mindset on soccer’s biggest stage, having played every minute of Ireland’s matches at FIFA WORLD CUP KOREA JAPAN 2002. 

Atiba Hutchinson is one of Canada’s most accomplished international players, having earned a record 104 caps for the Men’s National Team. A six-time winner of Canada Soccer Men’s Player of the Year award, Hutchinson served as Canada’s captain at FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022, and represented the nation at six Concacaf Gold Cup tournaments. 

Janine Sonis draws on her extensive experience as a member of Canada’s Women’s National Team, having earned 126 caps for Canada in her career thus far. Sonis started for Canada at FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2019, and has captured two Olympic medals with the team, including gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She previously appeared as an analyst for TSN’s coverage of FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022. 

Julian de Guzman  brings extensive international experience to TSN’s tournament coverage as a former captain of Canada’s Men National Team. He earned 89 caps for Canada, competing in six Concacaf Gold Cup tournaments, and was named the tournament’s MVP in 2007. De Guzman made history in 2005 as the first Canadian to compete in Spain’s LaLiga, and will be inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame in summer 2026. Currently the Head of Sport for MLS’s New York Red Bulls, de Guzman previously appeared as an analyst for TSN’s coverage of UEFA EURO 2020, FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022, and CONMEBOL COPA AMERICA 2024&#x2122;. 

Jason de Vos draws on decades of involvement with Canadian soccer as a player and executive to provide analysis as part of TSN’s broadcast team. He earned 49 caps for Canada, served as captain of the Men’s National Team from 1999-2004, and scored the winning goal for Canada in the 2000 Concacaf Gold Cup Final. He was named to the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame in 2013, and previously appeared as an analyst for TSN’s coverage of FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP CANADA 2015. He served as an Assistant Coach for Canada’s Men’s National Team at FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022. 

Tosaint Ricketts earned 61 caps for Canada’s Men’s National Team during his career, representing the nation across multiple FIFA World Cup qualifying cycles and Concacaf Gold Cup tournaments. His 17 goals for Canada place him seventh on the Canadian Men’s National Team all-time goalscorers list. Ricketts previously appeared as an analyst for TSN’s coverage of FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 and UEFA EURO 2024.  

Clare Rustad brings extensive international experience to TSN’s FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; coverage, having earned 45 caps for Canada during her career, representing the nation at tournaments including the 2000 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship, where she won a silver medal. Rustad previously appeared as an analyst for TSN’s coverage of FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP coverage in 2015, 2019, and 2023.

Asmir Begović draws on an accomplished career as a goalkeeper at the highest levels of the game to contribute expert analysis to TSN’s FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; coverage. A veteran of top European leagues, Begović competed in the Premier League for more than a decade and represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL 2014. 

Milan Borjan contributes expert analysis drawing on his accomplished international career as a mainstay of Canada’s Men’s National Team. The veteran goalkeeper has earned 80 caps for Canada, representing the nation at FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022, multiple FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns, and five Concacaf Gold Cup tournaments. 

Kristian Jack brings extensive experience covering the global game in his current role as a lead soccer broadcaster and executive for OneSoccer. A mainstay of Canadian soccer coverage for the last 25 years, the 2026 tournament is Jack’s seventh FIFA World Cup. Previously, he appeared as an analyst for TSN’s soccer coverage, contributing authoritative analysis across international tournaments including FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL 2014, FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP CANADA 2015, and FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018. 

Terry Dunfield brings FIFA World Cup coaching experience and elite professional insight to TSN’s FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; coverage. A member of Canada’s coaching staff at the FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022, Dunfield later served as Interim Head Coach of Toronto FC. A former Canadian international, he enjoyed a 17-year professional playing career that included Manchester City, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and Toronto FC. 

Jim Brennan delivers expert perspective informed by a distinguished playing career with Canada’s Men’s National Team. Named Canada Soccer Men’s Player of the Year in 1999, Brennan earned 49 caps and represented Canada at multiple Concacaf Gold Cup tournaments, including the nation’s championship run in 2000. He was inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame in 2015. 

 

Reporters  

Camila Gonzalez is a soccer host and reporter for TSN, and the host of the network's MLS ON TSN coverage. In 2022, Gonzalez followed the Canadian Men’s National Team on its qualification journey to Qatar, producing the feature-length TLN documentary Heart of Goal: The Rise of Canadian Soccer. She has covered the global game across more than 15 countries, including Italy's Serie A, Spain's LaLiga, and England’s Premier League. 

Claire Hanna is TSN’s Ottawa Bureau Reporter, covering all aspects of the sports landscape in Canada’s capital, including the Northern Super League’s Ottawa Rapid FC. She has covered a wide range of major national and international sporting events, including following Canada’s Women’s National Team as a sideline reporter at FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023. 

Farhan Lalji is TSN’s Vancouver Bureau Reporter, contributing in-depth reporting on all aspects of the network’s coverage from one of Canada’s two tournament host cities. Lalji brings decades of experience as a reporter, interviewer, and insider to the network’s World Cup coverage, including extensive reporting on Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s run to the MLS Cup in 2025. 

Matthew Scianitti is a longtime reporter for SPORTSCENTRE and a sideline reporter for TSN’s live sports coverage across Canada and around the world. He brings extensive experience covering Canada Soccer’s Men’s and Women’s National Teams, reporting from pitch-side and beyond, including the network’s coverage of FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022. 

Rick Westhead is TSN’s Senior Correspondent, providing comprehensive news updates on the Canadian Men’s National Team throughout the tournament. He has twice been named Canadian Sports Writer of the Year by Sport Media Canada, and is a six-time Canadian Screen Award winner for his work on TSN Original features. 

Daniel Zakrzewski is a host and reporter for a multitude of marquee live sporting events on TSN, as well as a longtime creator of inventive segments for BarDown, the network’s digital sub-brand. He previously provided on-location reporting for TSN during FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022.  

 

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; kicks off with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, live from Mexico City Stadium on Thursday, June 11. Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team opens its World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on Friday, June 12. 

TSN Unveils Broadcast Team for Exclusive Coverage of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, Beginning June 11

TORONTO (May 25, 2026) – FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; is now less than 30 days away, and before the world’s most-watched sporting event kicks off on Ca...

TORONTO (May 21, 2026) – Bell Media today announced a strategic agreement with TELUS to expand its Connected TV live advertising capabilities, enabling new inventory across TSN, CTV, and leading English-language specialty channels on the TELUS TV+ platform. The agreement extends Bell Media’s Connected TV Live into Western Canada, including live sports, and delivering national scale for advertisers and enhancing the viewing experience for Canadians.  

Building on its industry-leading launch of Addressable TV in 2023, Bell Media continues to evolve its live Connected TV offering with expanded inventory, enhanced capabilities, and broader distribution beyond the Bell Fibe footprint. 

“Bell Media continues to lead the evolution of Connected TV live in Canada. By launching with TELUS, we are extending our advertising solutions to Western Canada and enabling national scale for advertisers who want to reach audiences during live news, entertainment, and premium sports,” said Payal Gabrani-Bahl, SVP, Data and Advertising Products &amp; Platforms, Bell Media. “This expansion unlocks new value for the entire ecosystem and delivers a more relevant viewing experience for Canadians.” 

“We are excited to enable Bell Media to bring live ad replacement to TELUS TV+ for the first time. This launch introduces powerful new capabilities for advertisers and enhances the TV experience for our customers with more relevant, personalized advertising,” said Amit Nag, VP, Smart Home and Entertainment, TELUS. “We look forward to building on this momentum and driving continued innovation in Canada’s streaming landscape.”

This milestone marks the first agreement between a Canadian broadcaster and broadcast distributor to bring live linear ad replacement to market. The launch represents a significant step forward for the Canadian media ecosystem, enabling improved monetization opportunities, greater advertising precision, and a more personalized viewing experience.

Through TELUS, Bell Media’s live Connected TV inventory now reaches households across Alberta and British Columbia, complementing its established footprint in Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. 

The expanded offering leverages advertising technology and streaming delivery capabilities, combining the strengths of Bell Media, TELUS, and leading advertising technology platforms. Key features include seamless ad insertion within live streams, contextual and audience-based targeting, real-time campaign reporting, and full programmatic activation across major demand-side platforms (DSPs).

Bell Media will continue to explore opportunities to expand these capabilities to additional broadcasters and distributors across Canada, further advancing innovation in the Canada’s streaming and advertising landscape. 

Bell Media and TELUS Deliver New Live Connected TV Ad Inventory

TORONTO (May 21, 2026) – Bell Media today announced a strategic agreement with TELUS to expand its Connected TV live advertising capabilities, enablin...