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TORONTO (September 24, 2026) – The 113th Grey Cup will deliver an unforgettable celebration of Canadian pride, sport and music, featuring some of the country’s most beloved artists alongside world-class action and entertainment.
Calgarians and Canadian Football League (CFL) fans from coast to coast to coast will witness Canadian music icon Sarah McLachlan perform the national anthem as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds return to Grey Cup for their final flight. Canadian music legends Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo will give a special guest performance, and award-winning Canadian country music group James Barker Band will cap off the pre-game festivities in the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show. Global country music star Riley Green will headline Canada’s most-watched musical performance in the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show.
“From national treasures to global stars, this year’s Grey Cup entertainment lineup reflects what makes the CFL special: homegrown excellence, world-class talent and a uniquely Canadian celebration on our biggest stage,” said CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston.
The 113th Grey Cup will be played at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Sunday, November 15 with kickoff slated for 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. MT. The championship contest and the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show will be broadcast live across the nation on TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave. It will be available internationally on the league’s free livestreaming platform, CFL+. A limited number of tickets are available at Ticketmaster.
From November 11 to 15, the Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival will feature a full slate of free and ticketed events celebrating football, music and community spirit. Fans can look forward to concerts, family-friendly activities, cultural showcases and a chance to get closer to the Grey Cup than ever before. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit greycupfestival.ca.

Riley Green knows his way around the gridiron, having played quarterback for the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks before making his mark in country music. Known for his down-to-earth style and relatable songs, the singer-songwriter has earned six No. 1 hits at Canadian country radio, including 3x-Platinum “There Was This Girl,” and the 6x-Platinum “Worst Way,” as well as infectious duets with some of the world’s most celebrated country stars, including “Different ’Round Here” and “Don’t Mind If I Do.” His recently released fourth studio album, That’s Just Me, features lead single “Think As You Drunk,” along with follow-ups “Go Again” and “Imagine That.”
“We’ve spent a lot of time touring across Canada over the past several years, and the fans up there have always shown up for us in a big way. I’m excited to finally get to experience a Grey Cup and be part of the energy surrounding it. Getting to perform at halftime in front of that crowd is going to be a hell of a time, and a pretty special way to wrap up what’s been a really wild year!” said Green.
Green’s success has earned him five Academy of Country Music Awards, including Top New Male Vocalist in 2020. He continued that momentum in 2025, emerging as one of the biggest winners at the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards, where his duet with Ella Langley, “You Look Like You Love Me,” took home Song of the Year, Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Now, headlining the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show adds another major television credit to a standout 2026 for Green. The appearance follows his acting debut in Marshals and his role as a coach on the 30th season of The Voice, which premiered September 21 on CTV.
“For the sophomore Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show, it felt only appropriate to bring the brand’s passion for country music to this year's musical stage,” said Andrew Oosterhuis, Marketing Vice President, Labatt Breweries of Canada. “With Calgary and Canada’s love for country music, we couldn’t think of a better artist to entertain football fans during the most-viewed, live-music performance in the country.”

There are few more quintessentially Canadian songstresses than Sarah McLachlan. Her storied career has spanned nearly four decades with countless No. 1 hits, drawing critical acclaim and adoring fans around the globe. Her tenth studio album, 2025’s Better Broken, including the title track, “Gravity” and “Reminds Me,” returned one of the country’s most beloved artists to the national spotlight. Her trophy case bears Grammy Awards and Canada’s highest musical honours, including multiple JUNO Awards, East Coast Music Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards in recognition of her stunning catalogue and her exquisite songwriting.
A member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, McLachlan also serves as a tremendous ambassador for her home and native land through her philanthropic and community efforts, garnering the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. She is a Member of the Order of British Columbia and an Officer of the Order of Canada.
"It's always such an honour to perform our Canadian anthem. There's nothing like that connection with an entire stadium, united and singing together with so much joy and pride. And to do it on the Grey Cup stage in Calgary once again will be truly special, I can't wait," said McLachlan.

Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor formed Blue Rodeo in the mid-1980s, embarking on a legendary musical journey that has garnered numerous No. 1 singles and 12 JUNO Awards, including five for Group of the Year. Blue Rodeo has been inducted in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and they were the fifth band to be honoured with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Cuddy and Keelor were inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024 and they have also been made Officers of the Order of Canada.
"Ever since I was young, Grey Cup weekend has held a special place in my heart – from watching it with my dad, to celebrating with high school friends and family, and now having the chance to perform. I'm beyond excited to be part of it all in Calgary!” said Cuddy.
Their performance marks a triumphant return to a Grey Cup in Calgary for the famed Canadian duo, where Blue Rodeo starred as the halftime act in the 97th edition of professional Canadian football’s championship in 2009.

James Barker Band broke onto the Canadian country scene in 2015, winning the Emerging Artist Showcase at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival. The Woodville, Ont., act has spent the past decade delivering the band’s signature small-town sound to the national stage, earning multiple No. 1 hits in Canada, including “Chills,” “Keep It Simple,” “Over All Over Again,” “New Old Trucks” and “Meet Your Mama.” Their first full-length release, 2025’s One of Us, features their sixth single to reach the top of the charts, “You Didn’t Hear It From Me,” which was supported by the fan-favourite Bud Light Buckle Up Tour across the country.
The band is a two-time JUNO Award winner for Country Album of the Year. They recently took home their fourth consecutive Group or Duo of the Year, as well as Fans’ Choice at the 2026 Canadian Country Music Association Awards in addition to bringing their unmistakable charm and personality as hosts for the ceremony.
"We had a chance to attend Grey Cup last year in Winnipeg and it was such a party. So, this year when they asked us to play the Kick-Off, it was a no-brainer. Excited to head out to Calgary and team up with such an amazing line-up of Canadian and global icons!" said Barker.
“Supporting Canadian artists is at the heart of what we do and The SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show is an incredible opportunity to elevate Canadian music,” said Rob Keen, SVP, Customer Lifecycle, Marketing &amp; Partnerships, SiriusXM Canada. “Our longstanding partnership with the CFL allows us to showcase homegrown talent on one of the country’s biggest stages, while bringing together fans through the shared energy of music and sport.”

MULTI-PLATINUM ACM & CMA AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY SINGER-SONGWRITER RILEY GREEN TO HEADLINE BUD LIGHT GREY CUP HALFTIME SHOW

TORONTO (September 24, 2026) – The 113th Grey Cup will deliver an unforgettable celebration of Canadian pride, sport and music, featuring some of the...

TORONTO, ON (September 24, 2026) – Crave announced today that its new original docuseries, ALL HEART: A RUGBY STORY, premieres on Friday, Oct. 9 when all four episodes are available for streaming. From producer Boat Rocker Studios, the series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Canadian women’s team and their journey through Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. The series is set to be broadcast on TSN in the future.  

Over four 30-minute episodes, ALL HEART: A RUGBY STORY highlights the culmination of years of sacrifice, hard work, and preparation by the women’s national team – a mix of veteran players, young rising superstars, and semi-professionals who play overseas. As the team pursued its history-making campaign, the players pushed through grueling injuries, fought for a position in the lineup, and battled global behemoths.  

With unprecedented access provided by the partnership with Rugby Canada and World Rugby, audiences can witness a story of raw conviction and self-belief that transcends the sport.  

Following the premiere on Crave, TSN delivers live coverage of the Canadian women’s national team as they host England – their opponent in the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Final – in The Rugby Rematch Tour, with matches on Friday, Oct. 16 at BMO Field in Toronto and Friday, Oct. 23 at TD Place in Ottawa. Both matches air live at 7 p.m. ET on TSN. 

The series is produced by global entertainment company Boat Rocker Studios, in partnership with Bell Media’s Crave. Canadian Tire Corporation is Presenting Sponsor of the documentary series. BMO is also proudly sponsoring the series. Directed by award-winning Canadian documentary filmmaker Kathleen Jayme (Naomi Osaka: The Second Set, Finding Big Country). Executive Producers are Jay Baruchel (WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE (EVEN JAY BARUCHEL), Blackberry, How to Train Your Dragon trilogy), and The Tragically Hip, who have long supported women’s sports and recently raised funds for the Canadian women’s rugby team through co-branded clothing sales. Boat Rocker Studios co-founders David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg (War Game) also serve as executive producers, alongside Todd Lubin (Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields) and Kathleen Jayme.  

For Bell Media: Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development; Heather Williamson is Senior Development Executive; Danielle Pearson is Senior Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production; Li Yeh is Director, Strategic Planning; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Executive Producer and Vice President, Global Content. 

Crave Original Docuseries ALL HEART: A RUGBY STORY Premieres October 9

TORONTO, ON (September 24, 2026) – Crave announced today that its new original docuseries, ALL HEART: A RUGBY STORY, premieres on Friday, Oct. 9 when...

September 25 – Crave Original Series SLO PITCH *Series Premiere* 

 	After being dumped by her long-term girlfriend, Coach Joanne Pico (Jess Salgueiro) is dead set on taking her loser slo pitch team all the way to the beer league championships. Her ex has joined another team in the league, so this year, it’s personal. The stakes have never been higher for Joanne and her beloved band of unruly misfits. Throughout the season, the team must contend with traitorous exes, sexy carwashes gone wrong, depressed rental clowns, and love affairs with team sponsors. The Brovaries galvanize around their coach, reminding themselves of what brought this unlikely group of people together in the first place; community, fun, and of course, beer! The Crave Original comedy SLO PITCH joins the roster with two episodes on Friday, Sept. 25 and follows a weekly release schedule, with two episodes dropping each Friday. 

 

September 26 – SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE *Season Premiere* 

 	For more than five decades, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE has shaped comedy, launched the careers of some of Hollywood's biggest stars, sparked cultural conversations, and delivered unforgettable live television moments, and this Sept. 26 it makes its CTV debut, airing in simulcast at 11:30 p.m. ET exclusively on CTV and streaming live on Crave. Episodes are available on demand Sundays on Crave. NBA Champion Jalen Brunson hosts SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE for the first time on the 52nd season premiere. Brunson was named Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NBA Finals in which the New York Knicks won the championship for the first time in 53 years. KATSEYE will make their debut as musical guest. The Grammy Award-nominated global girl group recently released their third EP, WILD, and are currently on their sold out WILDWORLD tour. Season 52 welcomes two new featured players to the cast: Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter. 

***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of September 24 – 30 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

September 24 – HBO Max Original STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE S1 E10 (Season Finale) 

September 29 – HBO Original NFL FILM SHORT: MILLER NIGHT FOOTBALL 

 

Movies

September 24 – CRUEL INTENTIONS 

September 25 – VICE (2018) 

September 25 – WE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE 

September 25 – IS THIS THING ON? 

September 25 – BLUE HERON 

September 25 – THE THINGS YOU KILL 

September 25 – NADIA, BUTTERFLY 

September 26 – THE FURIOUS 

September 27 – FALLING INTO PLACE 

 

STARZ 

September 24 – CRUEL INTENTIONS 

September 24 – THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY 

September 25 – VICE (2018) 

September 25 – FIGHTLAND S1 E8 (Season Finale) 

September 25 – WE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE 

 

Additional Highlights

September 25 – HELL'S KITCHEN S25 1 E1 (Season Premiere) 

September 25 – Crave Original SLO PITCH S1 E 1-2 (Series Premiere) 

September 26 – SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE S52 E1 (Season Premiere) *LIVE  

September 29 – Crave Original REBUILD: INSIDE THE MONTREAL CANADIENS S3 E6 (Season Finale) 

September 30 – French Crave Original L'USINE DE PEUR S1 E1-6 (Series Premiere) 

 

Next Day on Crave

September 24 – THE FLOOR S6 E1 (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

September 27 – SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE S52 E1 (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

September 29 – JAMIE'S 20-MINUTE MEALS S1 E1 (Series Premiere) *following CTV Life 

September 24 – 30: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview 

September 25 – Crave Original Series SLO PITCH *Series Premiere*  After being dumped by her long-term girlfriend, Coach Joanne Pico (Jess Salgueiro) i...

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 – In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hundreds of broadcasters in Canada are coming together for the sixth year in a row to amplify Indigenous voices with A DAY TO LISTEN 2026. Produced by the Gord Downie &amp; Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) in partnership with Orbyt Media, the 12-hour broadcast airs on radio stations throughout Canada on Wednesday, September 30, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time). 

JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter William Prince takes the lead as the host of A DAY TO LISTEN to share stories and interviews with Indigenous community leaders, experts, artists, creators, Elders, and more.

This year’s theme is Honouring Truth with Action. Honouring truth means listening to the lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and acknowledging the lasting impacts of the residential school system and other colonial policies. But listening is only the starting point. A DAY TO LISTEN 2026 explores how learning the truth can inspire meaningful action and contribute to reconciliation in communities throughout Canada. 

"As we mark the 10th anniversary of Gord Downie’s Secret Path, we’re reminded of the impact we can have when people listen to the truth, and choose to act," said Sarah Midanik, President &amp; CEO of the Gord Downie &amp; Chanie Wenjack Fund. "Through Secret Path, Gord helped bring Chanie Wenjack’s story and the truth about residential schools into the national conversation, inspiring people throughout Canada to take action. This year’s A DAY TO LISTEN is an opportunity to build on that legacy, coming together throughout the country to honour truth and consider how we can turn that into meaningful action to move reconciliation forward.” 

"It is an honour to continue our partnership with the Gord Downie &amp; Chanie Wenjack Fund on the sixth annual edition of A DAY TO LISTEN, especially as we mark the 10th anniversary of Secret Path," said Heidi Baiden, Senior Manager at Orbyt Media. "This impactful broadcast brings together radio stations across Canada to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, sharing these vital stories and interviews with listeners." 

Listeners are encouraged to visit downiewenjack.ca throughout the day to explore educational programming, such as the Legacy Schools program, which provides educators with free tools and resources to teach not only the true history of residential schools but also the richness, strength, and diversity of Indigenous cultures. DWF is an Indigenous-led national charity working to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Listeners can learn how they can Do Something to move reconciliation forward by visiting downiewenjack.ca. 

The first A DAY TO LISTEN took place on June 30, 2021, following the announcement of 215 potential unmarked graves at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. More than 540 radio stations participated in the inaugural edition of the broadcast, spanning a multitude of markets, regions, and formats. 

Radio Broadcasters Across Canada Unite to Amplify Indigenous Voices for A DAY TO LISTEN on September 30

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 – In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hundreds of broadcasters in Canada are coming together for...

Thursday Programming  

 	1 p.m. ET – NFL GameDay (TSN5) 
 	4 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN3) 
 	7 p.m. ET – TNF Tonight (TSN1/3) 
 	8:15 p.m. ET – Atlanta @ Green Bay 

 	TSN1/3, CTV Network, and RDS 



 

Friday Programming 

 	3:30 p.m. ET – NFL GameDay (TSN4) 
 	4 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN2) 

 

Sunday Programming 

 	10 a.m. ET – NFL Countdown (TSN1)  
 	10 a.m. ET – NFL Fantasy Football Now (TSN Premium) 
 	1 p.m. ET – NFL RedZone (TSN Premium, RDS.ca, and RDS App) 
 	1 p.m. ET – FanDuel Sunday (TSN1) 
 	7 p.m. ET – Football Night in America (TSN) 
 	7:30 p.m. ET – NFL on CTV Live (CTV) 

 

Sunday 1 p.m. ET 

 	Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh 

 	CTV Saskatchewan, CTV Winnipeg, CTV2 Toronto, CTV2 Ottawa, CTV2 London, and CTV2 Windsor 


 	New England @ Jacksonville 

 	TSN1, CTV Montreal, and CTV Atlantic 


 	Kansas City @ Miami  

 	TSN Premium  


 	Los Angeles Chargers @ Buffalo 

 	CTV Toronto, CTV Ottawa, CTV Northern Ontario, CTV2 BC, CTV2 Alberta, CTV2 Atlantic, and RDS2 


 	New York Jets @ Detroit 

 	CTV Kitchener 


 	Seattle @ Washington 

 	CTV BC and CTV Alberta 



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Sunday 4 p.m. ET 

 	Minnesota @ Tampa Bay – Kickoff at 4:05 p.m. ET 

 	TSN1 and CTV Winnipeg 


 	NFL International Series: Baltimore vs. Dallas live from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET 

 	CTV Network and RDS2 



 

Sunday Night Football 

 	8:15 p.m. ET – Los Angeles Rams @ Denver 

 	TSN, CTV Network, and RDS 



 

Monday Programming

 	3 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN1/3) 
 	6 p.m. ET – NFL Monday Night Countdown (TSN1/3) 
 	8:15 p.m. ET – Philadelphia @ Chicago 

 	TSN1, CTV2 Network, and RDS 



 

This page will be updated as any changes to NFL programming are confirmed. CTV games are available by region on Crave through the live CTV channel.  

NFL on TSN, CTV, Crave, and RDS – Week 3: Ravens and Cowboys Meet in Rio de Janeiro, Battle of Super Bowl Contenders as Broncos and Rams Clash on Sunday Night Football, and more

Thursday Programming   1 p.m. ET – NFL GameDay (TSN5)  4 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN3)  7 p.m. ET – TNF Tonight (TSN1/3)  8:15 p.m. ET – Atlanta @ Green B...

TORONTO (September 22, 2026) – CTV and Crave announced today that nationwide casting is now underway for an all-new season of BIG BROTHER CANADA, opening the doors to a new generation of houseguests. Canadians ready to put their strategy and social gameplay to the test can apply now at BigBrotherCanadaCasting.ca.

“BIG BROTHER CANADA is driven by unforgettable personalities and unexpected moments,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media. “We can’t wait to welcome a fearless, diverse, and competitive group of Canadians to the house as we embark on this exciting new era of the franchise on CTV and Crave.”

Searching for entertaining, strategic, and competitive Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast, here is how to apply for the upcoming season of BIG BROTHER CANADA:

 	Submit a short audition video to ca showcasing your personality, background, and why you have what it takes to win BIG BROTHER CANADA
 	Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and at least 19 years of age
 	For complete rules and eligibility requirements, please visit ca

To help aspiring houseguests study the game and get house-ready, previous seasons of BIG BROTHER CANADA are available for streaming on Crave. In addition, future seasons of BIG BROTHER USA will arrive on CTV and Crave beginning Summer 2027.

From Entourage, the team behind French-language Québécois series, BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS, and produced in association with Crave and CTV, following a deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment. The new season of BIG BROTHER CANADA is set to begin production Spring 2027 in Montréal. Andrea Bain, co-host of CTV’s THE SOCIAL, is confirmed as the host for the new season.

Customized and fully integrated brand partnership opportunities for BIG BROTHER CANADA, including video, digital, social, audio, and OOH platforms with first in class data opportunities, are currently available for the upcoming season.

One of the world’s most iconic and successful reality television franchises, BIG BROTHER first hit screens 27 years ago in the Netherlands in 1999. Since its debut, over 670 series of the show have aired around the world in 71 markets. The format continues to make a splash globally, with prime-time success in the UK, Australia, Germany and Brazil; long-running versions airing consistently in the US and Italy since 2000; seven regional versions each year in India; and a new adaptation in Uruguay. BIG BROTHER, a Banijay Entertainment format, is one of the powerhouse’s top three formats and has maintained huge popularity globally, airing in 27 territories last year. BIG BROTHER CANADA is distributed by Banijay Rights.

For Entourage, Eric Young and Nathalie Brigitte Bustos are Executive Producers, Mathieu Ouellet is Showrunner; and France Racine is Producer. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Alexis McLaren is Production Executive, Original Programming; Danielle Pearson is Senior Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Li Yeh is Director, Strategic Planning; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Global Content, Bell Media.

Houseguests Wanted: Casting Now Open for CTV and Crave’s BIG BROTHER CANADA

TORONTO (September 22, 2026) – CTV and Crave announced today that nationwide casting is now underway for an all-new season of BIG BROTHER CANADA, open...

September 17 – THE HOWARD STERN SHOW  

 	The Howard Stern Production Company, Inc. and SiriusXM are releasing weekly filmed episodes of THE HOWARD STERN SHOW for HBO Max, streaming in Canada on Crave. Legendary innovator, broadcaster, and “King of All Media” Howard Stern brings his signature, long-running SiriusXM program to HBO Max. Each week, Howard's SiriusXM show is being adapted into a streamable episode with periodic extras. Each episode spotlights Stern’s boundary-pushing humor, social commentary, and intimate conversations – all with his iconic voice and unique perspective. Recognized as one of the best interviewers in the business, the series also features Howard’s in-depth, candid conversations with celebrities, musicians, and more. Joined by his longtime team, including Robin Quivers, Fred Norris, and Gary Dell’Abate, THE HOWARD STERN SHOW delivers the unusual, unexpected, and uncensored for devoted fans and new viewers alike. Episodes stream on Thursdays. 

September 18 – HBO Original JAŸ-Z IN 8 *Documentary Series Premiere* 

 	30 years after his landmark debut album Reasonable Doubt, artist, icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur JAŸ-Z sits down with longtime friend, producer, and director Rick Rubin for an intimate reflection on his storied career, revisiting the music together and unpacking his work and life through a shared listening and illuminating conversation. Featuring many of JAŸ-Z’s iconic tracks and album cuts, including 99 Problems, Brooklyn’s Finest, and 4:44, the eight-episode series offers a deeply revealing portrait of the artist and his work, exploring the influences and inspiration that shaped both the man and his music. The first two episodes are available to stream at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 18, with two new episodes on subsequent Fridays, concluding with the final two episodes on Friday, Oct. 9. 

September 18 – STARZ Original OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD *Season 2 Premiere*  

 	After an unexpected journey back in time left Henry (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia (Hermione Corfield) Beauchamp lost and separated in the sweeping highlands of 18th century Scotland, Season One culminated with the two finally reuniting at the standing stones of Craigh na Dun, hoping to return to their own time and their young daughter, Claire. Season Two picks up at that moment and reveals a distraught Julia alone with their baby. Separated from his love and hope, Henry must grapple with his mental health, as he fights to find his way back to her. Meanwhile, the forbidden relationship between Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) seemed to conquer all odds, but their romantic escape was cut short as fiery crosses were lit and the 1715 Jacobite Rising began, thrusting the clans into war. New episodes of OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD stream Fridays at 9 p.m. ET.  

September 20 – HBO Original YOUTH *Series Premiere*  

 	From Sharon Horgan the creator of CATASTROPHE and BAD SISTERS, HBO original drama YOUTH follows a 50-year-old divorcée’s (Horgan) search for sex and love, whilst juggling caring for her elderly parents and parenting her should-be grown-up son. New episodes of YOUTH streams Sundays at 10 p.m. ET. 

September 20 – AMERICAN HOSTAGE *Series Premiere*  

 	AMERICAN HOSTAGE is a high-stakes anthology series, starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm. Based on the acclaimed first season of the scripted podcast of the same name, the series is a psychological thriller set in the 1970s inspired by the harrowing true story of an Indianapolis radio reporter Fred Heckman (Hamm), who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis (Giovanni Ribisi), demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program. AMERICAN HOSTAGE debuts on Sunday, Sept. 20 with two episodes, followed by one new episode streaming on subsequent Sundays. 

September 22 – CTV Original THE TRAITORS CANADA *Season Premiere* 

 	Choas, deception, and treachery unfold in Season 4 of THE TRAITORS CANADA as host Karine Vanasse welcomes 22 Canadian players to her manor – willing to do whatever is necessary for the chance to claim a cash prize of up to $100,000. Season 4 of the award-wining original competition series airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, beginning September 21, with extended cuts streaming next day on Crave. 

September 23 – CTV Original MASTERCHEF CANADA *Season Premiere* 

 	Season 9 of MASTERCHEF CANADA features 16 Canadian home cooks vying for a chance to win the $100,000 cash prize and coveted title of MasterChef Canada champion, as they face off in a series of high pressure and precision focused challenges judged by Mary Berg, Craig Wong, and Hugh Acheson, with a special guest-judge appearance from chef Gordon Ramsay. The 11-episode season airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV beginning September 22 and streaming next day on Crave.   

 ***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of September 17 – 23 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

September 17 – HBO Original THE HOWARD STERN SHOW S1 E1 (Series Premiere) 

September 17 – HBO Original THE HOWARD STERN SHOW: BONUS EPISODES 

September 18 – HBO Original JAŸ-Z IN 8 * E1-2 (Docuseries Premiere)  

September 20 – HBO Original YOUTH S1 E1-2 (Series Premiere) 

September 22 – SIREN: THE VOICES OF SHELLEY BEATTIE (Standard and with ASL) (Documentary) 

 

Movies

September 17 – THE SKULLS 

September 18 – THE SIXTH SENSE 

September 18 – THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER 

September 18 – THE GATES 

September 18 – THE ZONE OF INTEREST 

September 18 – CIVIL WAR 

September 18 – BEAST (2026) 

September 18 – CARIO TIME *Canadian Title* 

September 18 – THE AMERICAN DREAM 

September 18 – RACEWALKERS 

September 18 – JACKASS: THE MOVIE 

 

STARZ

September 17 – THE SKULLS 

September 17 – A CINDERELLA STORY 

September 18 – OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD S2 E1 (Season Premiere) 

September 18 – BOOGIE NIGHTS 

September 18 – THE SIXTH SENSE 

September 18 – THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER 

September 18 – CARIO TIME *Canadian Title* 

 

Additional Highlights

September 17 – French Crave Original BONNE NUIT CHUCK S2 E1-2 (Season Premiere) 

September 18 –  DIRTY ROTTEN SCANDALS S1 E1-6 (Series Premiere) 

September 20 – AMERICAN HOSTAGE S1 E1-2 (Series Premiere) 

September 20 – CCMA AWARDS (Special) 

 

Next Day on Crave

September 17 – MASTERCHEF S16 E18 S25 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

September 18 – THE TRAITORS: NEW BLOOD S1 E1-2 (Season Premiere) *following CTV2 

September 22 – THE VOICE S30 E1 (Season Premiere) *following CTV  

September 22 – CTV Original THE TRAITORS CANADA S4 E1 *Canadian Title* (Season Premiere) *following CTV  

September 23 – BEST MEDICINE S2 E1 (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

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September 23 – MASTERCHEF CANADA S9 E1 *Canadian Title* (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

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 	7 p.m. ET – TNF Tonight (TSN1/3/4) 
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 	8:15 p.m. ET – Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli (TSN Premium) 

 

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TORONTO (September 16, 2026) – On the heels of last night’s Season 12 finale of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, CTV announced that Canada’s favourite summertime adventure series has been renewed for Season 13. Hosted by Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is set to welcome a new group of racers to the starting line when it returns in 2027, with casting details to be announced at a later date.

“Year after year, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA remains one of the country's most beloved franchises, captivating viewers and creating unforgettable moments that resonate with audiences of all ages,” said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Global Content, Bell Media. “Season after season, the series continues to raise the bar with its blend of adventure, competition, and Canadian pride. Along with our longstanding partners at Insight Productions, we’ll showcase even more of the people, places, and experiences that make Canada extraordinary in Season 13.”

Customized and wholly integrated brand partnership opportunities for THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, including video, digital, social, radio, and OOH platforms with first in class data opportunities, are currently available for the upcoming season.

With final data for Season 12 to be reported, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA was the #1 summer series overall (P2+ and A25-54), with a current season average of 1.1 million viewers. The series also closed out its twelfth consecutive year as Canada’s most-watched summer series among the key A25-54 demo. Throughout the summer, Season 12 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA has also consistently ranked among Crave's Top 10 programs, claiming the spot as the #1 Canadian program on the platform each week a new episode was released. To date, the series has amassed a total of 55 Canadian Screen Award nominations and 30 wins.

All seasons of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA are available on Crave, with an encore of the Season 12 finale airing Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is produced by Insight Productions Ltd. (a Blue Ant Studios Company) in association with CTV. For Insight, John Brunton is Executive Producer and Mark Lysakowski is Executive Producer and Showrunner. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Danielle Pearson is Executive Producer and Senior Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Global Content, Bell Media.

Lucky 13: CTV Orders Season 13 of Canada’s #1 Summer Series THE AMAZING RACE CANADA

TORONTO (September 16, 2026) – On the heels of last night’s Season 12 finale of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, CTV announced that Canada’s favourite summert...

By BILL HARRIS
Special to The Lede

In a tense atmosphere of ring-tossing, white cowboy hats, T-shirt guns, drumline routines, and history museums, the 12th season of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA came to a dramatic conclusion Tuesday night on CTV (the entire season is now available for streaming on Crave).

The frantic finale took place against the backdrop of the world-famous Calgary Stampede, as the three surviving teams – twin sisters Tina and Liz from Hamilton, Ont., married couple Eamon and Bec from Toronto, and brothers Michele and Matteo from Toronto – attempted to turn their dreams into reality.

At stake was a quarter of a million dollars, OneKeyCash&#x2122; from Expedia to plan a trip around the world, and the coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA champions. So what happened?

SPOILER ALERT: details from the finale follow.

Front-runners Tina and Liz had been preparing for this moment their entire lives, and they entered the finale in first place. But there are no straightforward paths on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, and at the end of the first challenge – the reverse zip and oversized ring toss – they had plummeted from top to bottom.

But they didn’t give up. By the fourth challenge of the finale – titled Showband, in which one racer had to learn a complex drumline routine – they had essentially caught up to the two other teams. And by the end of Showband, Tina and Liz were back in first place, where they had spent most of the season.

Their triumph was confirmed after a tricky memory challenge that related to all the legs of the journey, which is something of a tradition on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA. Tina and Liz then searched the sprawling 500-acre Spruce Meadows equestrian and show-jumping grounds, and found host Jon Montgomery and the previously eliminated teams waiting to greet them at the final mat.

Here's what Tina Liao, a corporate lawyer, and Dr. Liz Liao, a family physician and obstetrician, had to say about their largely dominant performance in Season 12 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA:

Q: Is it nice to be able to talk about this openly, rather than keeping it a secret?

TINA: “Yeah, but it's a bittersweet feeling, because while it’ll be amazing to finally tell everyone that we won the race, we'll miss having the show air every week. We love watching it with our loved ones, and getting to experience seeing ourselves and our castmates every week. I'm really going to miss it.”

Q: Has anything surprised you when watching the show week to week?

LIZ: “I don't think there has been anything too drastic in terms of us remembering things differently, although there are certainly some things that we said here and there that we don't remember saying, because there was so much happening at the time. It's also cool for us to see the parts of the race that we haven't seen, like what happens to other teams, or what the other side of the Detour was like that we didn't get to do. So there's still a lot of stuff that we're seeing for the first time as viewers, too.”

Q: This was perhaps the most clinical victory in the history of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA. You established yourself as the biggest threat early, and then you were just kind of in your own world. The other teams respected you, but they didn’t resent you.

TINA: “Thank you, we really appreciate that. It's interesting what you say about us being in our own world, because we really did try to focus only on ourselves, and not worry about what other people were doing. I think a really good illustration of that was in the third leg on the train ride, when we were so in our own world that we didn't even notice where all the other teams went. They all just started disappearing, but we were in our own zone a little too much at that point. But look, we went into the race knowing that we had the abilities to win, and as long as we performed well, we had a really good chance of making the finale. But there's always a luck component involved, or something could not go our way, so while we were really hoping we would win, by no means were we expecting it. There were really strong racers this season. But we never looked at it as a competition against other racers, we only wanted to perform the best we could, so that we could be proud of ourselves.”

Q: To be fair, it’s easier to be “in your own world” if you're at the front every week.

LIZ: “For sure, yeah. Going into the race, we didn't want to win every single leg, because we knew that would make us a bit too comfortable. We wanted to be in situations where we would feel pressure, because you act totally differently when you're in that situation than when you're in first place with a 30-minute lead or something like that. There were a couple of times when we were in last place. And we were in last place for a lot of the finale. But we were able to withstand those stressful situations and still try to focus on ourselves. A lot of that comes from our jobs, and our sports background.”

Q: You really excelled at memorization and recall, such as in the last challenge at Heritage Park, or remembering the Icelandic words.

LIZ: “Yeah, I think with our professions, we're used to training and studying. You're always going to come across a new situation that you've never encountered before, but you have to trust your training, and trust what you know to get yourself through that new situation. So that was one of our mottos. We kept telling ourselves, trust your training. So of course, I had never learned Icelandic before, but I know that I've memorized so many prescription drug names, so many words with Latin roots for my medical training, that I was like, ‘okay, I know I can do this. Trust my training, and apply it to this new situation.’”

Q: What was the moment in the finale that turned things around?

TINA: “I don't even attribute it to a single moment. But we never gave up on ourselves. I'll be honest with you, when we left the first challenge in last place by a considerable margin, I didn't think that we would win. I genuinely thought I had single-handedly forfeited our AMAZING RACE CANADA title. But we just said, ‘we're going to keep doing our best, and racing as fast as we can, because that’s all we can do.’”

LIZ: “Yeah, we told each other, ‘you know, it might be impossible for us to catch up, no matter how good we are, but hey, this is our last day on the race. This is a dream of ours, so regardless, we're just going to enjoy every moment, and work as hard as we can.’ It wasn't until we got to the drumline routine challenge that we saw everybody else there, and we were like, ‘oh my gosh, we're really still in this, so let's do it, let's go!’”

Q: Was anything in the race more difficult than you thought it was going to be?

LIZ: “Definitely not the physical aspect. To be honest, we thought the race was a bit less physical than we were expecting. We did a lot of cardiovascular training, and we didn’t really need that as much. And I would say not the challenges themselves. Mentally it was pretty much where we expected it to be. But I would say, if anything, the part that we just didn't know how hard it was going to be was the social aspect of the game. And THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is not really a quote-unquote social game, like BIG BROTHER or THE TRAITORS or anything like that. But they still have these gameplays, like the U-turn, like the Passport, that involve a lot of social strategy, and that part was a bit more challenging for us than I guess we knew. Of course, we were in a competition, but we respect every other team so much. They were all so incredible, and we're so in awe of all their stories.”

TINA: “That’s another reason why it was really fun for us to watch the show air, because we're hearing all these teams say things about us that we didn't know they were saying, right? And Filipe and Clara, those cowboys, we love them so much. Filipe was saying the nicest things about us, while also saying that we're a threat. He's like, you know, ‘they're figure skaters, they're this, they're that, they smell nice.’ And we're like, ‘that's such a good compliment!’ So we love that. I just think there's something about the way we carried ourselves, people could tell we were serious, we really wanted this, and it was our dream. So when people identified us as a threat early on, it wasn't really a surprise to us. We took it as flattery, as a compliment that they thought we were a strong team. It was a good position for us to be in.”

Q: You won five legs, and won so many trips. Are you going to have time to take them all? What’s the one trip that you’re determined to take first?

TINA: “Oh man, it's going to be hard to fit them in, but we're going to try our best. We're so lucky to have won all these trips. But we do have a friend getting married in Portugal next March, so our first trip will probably be to Barcelona, and we can combine that with the wedding somehow. We won the trip to Barcelona in the sixth leg.”

Q: What are you going to do with the money?

LIZ: “It’s still kind of surreal. It hasn’t really hit us yet. But during the race we talked a lot about how much our parents and our family mean to us. Our parents sacrificed so much moving here to Canada for us, and basically raised us and taught us everything that we know. Everything that people saw on the race, and the things they’re complimenting us about, our resilience, our skill, our relationship with each other, literally all of that comes from our parents. So we really hope to do something nice for them, whether it be to take them back to China for a trip or something like that. We'll discuss it over with them. But honestly, we would have done this without any prizes. Like, if there were no prizes, we would have still wanted to do it.”

Q: Um, you might not want to mention that until the money hits your bank accounts. Anyway, what advice would you give friends who are considering applying for THE AMAZING RACE CANADA?

TINA: “Just be as prepared as possible. If our friends wanted to go on the race, we would share our gigantic spreadsheet with them, share our training plans and everything. We put in so much work to prepare for this. We did so much research. We did a ton of physical preparation. We were the strongest we’ve ever been, because, you know, you're up against guys who look like Sacha and Sébastien! We needed to build some muscles, too. We did a ton of cardio work, as Liz said. We actually watched YouTube videos on how to sail, so it was crazy that we got to do a sailing challenge. Liz learned how to drive a manual car. Our parents always taught us, there's no such thing as too much preparation.”

Q: You do realize that in the same manner that you studied past seasons of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, your victory this season can now be a key element in someone else’s studying!

LIZ: “We're going to be on somebody else’s spreadsheet.”

TINA: “That is really cool.”

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Trust Your Training: Season 12 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Concludes With a Stampede to the Final Mat

By BILL HARRIS Special to The Lede In a tense atmosphere of ring-tossing, white cowboy hats, T-shirt guns, drumline routines, and history museums, the...