Canadian Soccer Business, TSN partner to Broadcast Men’s National Team Friendlies and 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship

Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) today announced that it will partner with TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, to bring Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team’s upcoming friendlies against Romania and Wales, as well as the semifinals and final of the 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship, to millions of households from coast to coast as part of a blockbuster month of Canadian soccer action.

This expanded coverage builds on the weekly CPL on TSN Match of the Week, giving fans across the country comprehensive access to both international and domestic soccer storylines as millions of households gear up for FIFA World Cup 2026, a watershed event in the history of the sport on home soil next year. 

Matches will also be available on OneSoccer, providing fans with even greater access to Canadian soccer at home and abroad.

The September schedule kicks off on Friday with a Canadian soccer triple-header: Canada faces Romania, followed by CPL matches between York United FC and Cavalry FC (7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT) and Vancouver FC vs. Valour FC (10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT).

At the core of this expanded coverage is an emphasis on stability and accessibility for fans — ensuring Canadian supporters can reliably follow Canadian teams and players without uncertainty about where to watch. With FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 upcoming, and Canada’s domestic competitions continuing to grow, consistent soccer coverage is critical to giving Canadian talent at all levels the visibility it deserves and building a stronger, more engaged national audience for the game.

Canada Men’s National Team Back in Action

Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team continues preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 in less than a year’s time. Currently ranked a program-best No. 28 in the world, Canada faces No. 48 Romania in Bucharest (Friday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT) and No. 31 Wales (Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2:45 p.m. ET/11:45 a.m. PT) in Swansea during the September international window.

Coverage will be presented by the Canadian Premier League and feature top on-air talent from both TSN and OneSoccer, including James Duthie, Jimmy Brennan, Kevin Kilbane, Kristian Jack, Matthew Scianitti, Luke Wileman and Steven Caldwell.

Domestic Cup Drama

The 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship reaches its decisive stages this month, with four clubs chasing the Voyageurs Cup, Canada’s domestic club title, and a place in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, the region’s premier club competition. 

• Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Forge FC (Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT): Tied 2-2 after the first leg, the addition of German legend Thomas Müller to Whitecaps squad adds intrigue as Forge looks to upset another MLS side.
  
  
• Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC (Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT): Vancouver FC carries a 3-1 lead into the second leg, while Ottawa seeks a historic comeback to reach its first Canadian Championship Final.

The winners will meet in the championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 1, with Canadian men’s club soccer supremacy on the line.

Coverage of the remaining Canadian Championship matches will be produced by OneSoccer and feature OneSoccer talent.

With OneSoccer also carrying the matches — as well as all CPL matches live and on demand — fans will have multiple ways to follow Canadian soccer’s biggest moments this fall.

Bringing the game closer

By partnering with TSN & OneSoccer to broadcast these matches, CSB is continuing its commitment to ensuring consistent, high-quality coverage of Canadian soccer — and other global competitions — reaches millions of households nationwide. 

CSB is focused on strengthening the game’s overall ecosystem, linking the national teams, professional leagues, and grassroots programs through investment and media opportunities. This approach is designed to expand the sport’s reach and create visible impact for players, clubs, and communities across the country. The partnership with TSN reflects this mission by showcasing Canadian soccer at every level — from the national teams to domestic competitions and club championships — on the country’s biggest sports stage.

Nine Canadian soccer matches will be available on both TSN and OneSoccer between Sept. 5 and Oct. 1:

Friday, September 5 -- Romania vs. Canada Soccer's Men's National Team  -- International Friendly (2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT)

Saturday, September 6 -- Forge FC vs. Halifax Wanderers -- CPL regular season (4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT) 

Tuesday, September 9 -- Wales vs. Canada Soccer's Men's National Team (2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT) 

Sunday, September 14 -- York United vs. Atlético Ottawa (2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. AT) 

Tuesday, September 16 -- Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Forge FC -- TELUS Canadian Championship semi-final (Leg 2) (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) 

Thursday, September 18 -- Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC -- TELUS Canadian Championship semi-final (Leg 2) (7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT) 

Saturday, September 20 -- Halifax Wanderers vs. Pacific FC -- CPL regular season (3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT) 

Saturday, September 27 -- Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC -- CPL regular season (1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT) 

Saturday, October 1 -- TELUS Canadian Championship Final -- TBD