MLBUpdated Jun 16, 2026
How to Watch MLB 2026 in Canada
Every way to watch the 2026 MLB season in Canada — Sportsnet is the national home of baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays, with Sportsnet+ streaming every game, plus TVA Sports and RDS in French. The free options and the cheapest route.
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The short answer
To watch MLB in Canada in 2026: Sportsnet is the national home of baseball and the exclusive Canadian home of the Toronto Blue Jays, carrying almost every Blue Jays game plus a national Major League Baseball package across the Sportsnet channels. You can watch through a TV provider that carries Sportsnet, or stream every game directly with a Sportsnet+ subscription. TVA Sports and RDS carry games in French. There is no broad free-to-air MLB in Canada — Sportsnet (or Sportsnet+) is the route for the Blue Jays and the national slate. Check Sportsnet's site for the current Sportsnet+ price.
Sportsnet: the Canadian home of MLB and the Blue Jays
Sportsnet — owned by Rogers, which also owns the Toronto Blue Jays — is the national home of Major League Baseball in Canada and the exclusive Canadian broadcaster of the Blue Jays. Almost every Blue Jays regular-season game is carried across the Sportsnet family of channels (Sportsnet, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet 360 and the regional Sportsnet feeds), with a national MLB package of marquee games from around the league on top.
For a Canadian baseball fan, this makes Sportsnet the core subscription: it is where the Blue Jays live, game in and game out, from opening night through the regular season, plus the national broadcasts of the biggest games across MLB. Sportsnet's coverage includes the full pre- and post-game shows and the studio analysis that wrap around the Blue Jays broadcast.
If there is a scheduling clash — for example with the NHL playoffs, which Sportsnet also carries — a Blue Jays game can shift to Sportsnet One or another Sportsnet channel, so it is worth having the full Sportsnet channel set rather than just the main feed.
Sportsnet+: streaming every game without cable
You do not need a traditional cable or satellite TV package to watch the Blue Jays and the Sportsnet MLB coverage. Sportsnet+ — Sportsnet's direct streaming service — carries every Blue Jays game and the national MLB package live, without a cable subscription.
Sportsnet+ is sold on monthly and annual plans, and it streams the same Blue Jays and MLB coverage you'd get on the Sportsnet channels, on demand and live, across phones, tablets, smart TVs and streaming devices. For a cord-cutting baseball fan, it is the standalone route to the full Canadian Blue Jays season. Check the Sportsnet+ site for the current monthly and annual pricing at sign-up, as Sportsnet revises its plan structure and prices from time to time.
For fans who still have a TV provider, Sportsnet is included in most Canadian cable and satellite sports tiers, and the Sportsnet app lets you stream the channels you already get through your provider login — so check whether your existing package already covers it before adding a separate Sportsnet+ subscription.
French-language MLB: TVA Sports and RDS
For French-speaking Canadian baseball fans, TVA Sports is the French-language home of the Blue Jays, carrying select games each season with French commentary, and RDS also carries baseball coverage in French. This ensures fans across Quebec and the rest of francophone Canada can follow the Blue Jays and the wider MLB in French.
The French-language coverage is a complement to Sportsnet's English broadcasts rather than a full replacement — TVA Sports and RDS carry a selection of games rather than the complete every-game slate that Sportsnet provides in English. A francophone fan who wants every Blue Jays game may still want Sportsnet alongside the French coverage for the games not picked up by TVA Sports or RDS.
Between Sportsnet in English and TVA Sports / RDS in French, the Blue Jays and the national MLB package are available in both official languages across Canada.
Is MLB free to watch in Canada, and what about MLB.TV?
There is no broad free-to-air MLB package in Canada — the Blue Jays and the national slate sit with Sportsnet (and Sportsnet+) and, in French, TVA Sports and RDS. The reliable route to any given Blue Jays game is Sportsnet or a Sportsnet+ subscription.
MLB.TV — the league's own out-of-market streaming service — is available in Canada and is useful for following out-of-market teams (the 29 clubs other than the Blue Jays). The important caveat is blackouts: Blue Jays games are blacked out on MLB.TV throughout Canada because Sportsnet holds the Canadian rights, so MLB.TV is the tool for watching other teams, not the Blue Jays. For the Blue Jays, you need Sportsnet or Sportsnet+.
What is free: MLB's official channels and the Blue Jays' own channels post free highlights and condensed clips after games, and MLB.TV offers free games and a free-game-of-the-day promotion at times during the season. But for live Blue Jays baseball, a Sportsnet route is required.
Cost summary and following the Blue Jays in 2026
The core route for a Canadian baseball fan is Sportsnet, because that is where the Blue Jays live. If you have a TV provider that carries Sportsnet, your Blue Jays coverage is already included, and the Sportsnet app lets you stream it via your provider login. If you've cut the cord, Sportsnet+ is the standalone streaming route to every Blue Jays game and the national MLB package — check the Sportsnet+ site for the current monthly and annual price.
For following out-of-market teams — any of the other 29 clubs — MLB.TV is the add-on, with the standing caveat that Blue Jays games are blacked out on it in Canada. French-speaking fans add TVA Sports or RDS for French-language games.
The Blue Jays' 2026 season runs from opening night in late March through to the end of September, with the postseason in October. For a fan who wants to follow the whole season, the Sportsnet annual plan (or the Sportsnet channels through an existing TV package) is the most cost-effective route; a fan who only wants the stretch run and a potential playoff push can take a monthly Sportsnet+ subscription for those months instead.
MLB Broadcasters
- VisitSportsnetPay TVSportsnetSportsnet OneSportsnet 360
National home of MLB in Canada and exclusive Canadian home of the Toronto Blue Jays — almost every Blue Jays game across the Sportsnet channels, plus a national MLB package. Available through Canadian TV providers or streamed via the Sportsnet app with a provider login. Owned by Rogers, which also owns the Blue Jays.
- VisitSportsnet+Streaming
Sportsnet's direct streaming service — every Blue Jays game and the national MLB package live, with no cable subscription required. Sold on monthly and annual plans across phones, tablets, smart TVs and streaming devices. Check the Sportsnet+ site for the current price at sign-up. The standalone route for cord-cutters.
- VisitTVA Sports / RDSPay TVTVA SportsRDS
French-language MLB coverage — TVA Sports is the French-language home of the Blue Jays, carrying select games with French commentary; RDS also carries baseball in French. A complement to Sportsnet's every-game English coverage for francophone fans across Quebec and the rest of Canada.
- VisitMLB.TVStreaming
The league's own out-of-market streaming service, available in Canada for following the other 29 teams. Blue Jays games are blacked out on MLB.TV throughout Canada because Sportsnet holds the Canadian rights, so use it for out-of-market teams, not the Blue Jays. Free game-of-the-day promotions run at times during the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch MLB for free in Canada?
Not comprehensively. There is no broad free-to-air MLB package in Canada — the Blue Jays and the national slate sit with Sportsnet and Sportsnet+, with French coverage on TVA Sports and RDS. Free coverage is limited to highlight clips on the official MLB and Blue Jays channels, plus occasional MLB.TV free-game promotions. For live Blue Jays games, a Sportsnet route is required.
What channel shows the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada?
Sportsnet — the national home of MLB and the exclusive Canadian home of the Blue Jays, owned by Rogers (which also owns the team). Almost every Blue Jays game is on the Sportsnet channels, and Sportsnet+ streams every game without cable. French-language games are on TVA Sports and RDS. The Blue Jays are blacked out on MLB.TV in Canada because Sportsnet holds the rights.
How can I stream the Blue Jays without cable in Canada?
Use Sportsnet+, Sportsnet's direct streaming service, which carries every Blue Jays game and the national MLB package live with no cable subscription. It is sold on monthly and annual plans across phones, tablets, smart TVs and streaming devices. Check the Sportsnet+ site for the current price at sign-up. If you already have a TV provider that carries Sportsnet, the Sportsnet app streams it via your provider login.
Does MLB.TV work for the Blue Jays in Canada?
No — Blue Jays games are blacked out on MLB.TV throughout Canada because Sportsnet holds the exclusive Canadian rights. MLB.TV is useful in Canada for following the other 29 out-of-market teams, but for the Blue Jays you need Sportsnet or a Sportsnet+ subscription. This is the key thing Canadian baseball fans need to know about MLB.TV.
Can I watch MLB in French in Canada?
Yes. TVA Sports is the French-language home of the Toronto Blue Jays, carrying select games with French commentary, and RDS also carries baseball coverage in French. This is a complement to Sportsnet's every-game English coverage — a francophone fan who wants every Blue Jays game may still want Sportsnet alongside the French broadcasts for the games TVA Sports and RDS don't pick up.