NFLUpdated Jun 14, 2026
How to Watch the NFL 2026 Season in Canada
Every way to watch the 2026 NFL season in Canada — DAZN holds the exclusive rights and carries every game, with NFL Game Pass included. Real prices in CAD, the free options, and the cheapest plan to follow the whole season.
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The short answer
To watch the NFL in Canada in 2026: DAZN holds the exclusive Canadian rights and carries every NFL game — every Sunday game, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, the full playoffs and the Super Bowl — with NFL Game Pass included in a standard DAZN subscription. DAZN costs C$24.99/month on an annual plan (or C$249.99 upfront for the year), with the month-to-month plan more expensive. There is no comprehensive free-to-air NFL in Canada — DAZN is the home of every game, and is also available through Fubo.
DAZN: the exclusive Canadian NFL home
DAZN is the exclusive home of the NFL in Canada and has carried the league since launching in the country in 2017. A DAZN subscription gives Canadian fans every NFL game: the full Sunday slate (early and late windows), Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, every playoff game and the Super Bowl. Crucially, NFL Game Pass is included in the standard DAZN subscription in Canada — it is not a separate add-on the way it is in some other markets.
This means a Canadian fan has, in one subscription, comprehensive access to the entire NFL season — every team, every game, live and on demand, plus the condensed-game replays and the all-22 coaches' film that NFL Game Pass provides. For following a specific team week to week, or watching the full Sunday slate, DAZN is the complete solution in Canada.
DAZN streams on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, smart TVs, games consoles and the web, so the full NFL season is available on essentially any device.
DAZN pricing in Canada
DAZN in Canada is sold on two plans. The Standard plan costs C$24.99/month on a 12-month commitment, or C$249.99 if you pay for the full year upfront — the cheaper route for a fan who will watch across the whole September-to-February NFL season. The Ultimate plan costs C$29.99/month (or C$269.99/year upfront) and adds the highest streaming quality and additional concurrent streams.
Because NFL Game Pass is included in the standard DAZN subscription in Canada, there is no separate NFL fee — the C$24.99/month (annual) Standard plan is the full price of comprehensive NFL access. For the September-to-February active NFL window, the annual upfront option at C$249.99 works out cheaper than month-to-month for anyone watching the full season.
DAZN also periodically runs promotional pricing and bundle offers; check DAZN's Canadian site at sign-up for the current rate, as DAZN revises its Canadian pricing from time to time.
DAZN through Fubo, and other access routes
As of a 2025 partnership, DAZN content is also accessible to Canadian fans through Fubo, giving an additional route to the NFL coverage for fans who already use or prefer the Fubo platform for their other live sports. The underlying NFL rights remain DAZN's; Fubo is an additional distribution path rather than a separate rights holder.
For most Canadian NFL fans the direct DAZN subscription is the simplest route — one app, every game, NFL Game Pass included. Fans who already subscribe to Fubo for other Canadian sports content should check whether the DAZN-via-Fubo route covers their needs before taking a separate DAZN subscription.
Is the NFL free to watch in Canada?
Not comprehensively. Unlike Germany (where RTL shows games free) or the UK (where ITV carries the London Games free), Canada does not have a broad free-to-air NFL package — DAZN holds the exclusive rights to every game, so the live NFL season sits behind the DAZN subscription.
Some NFL games have historically been simulcast on Canadian broadcast networks (such as CTV or TSN) in particular windows, but the comprehensive every-game access is DAZN-only, and the reliable way to watch any given game is a DAZN subscription. The free options that exist are limited and not a substitute for DAZN for a fan who wants to follow the season.
What is free: the NFL's official channels post free highlight packages and condensed clips, and DAZN's own channels post short highlights. But for live games — any game, including the Super Bowl — a DAZN subscription is required in Canada.
Cost summary and Canadian NFL kickoff times
The comprehensive route — and effectively the only route — is DAZN. The Standard plan at C$249.99 paid upfront for the year, or C$24.99/month on the annual commitment, gives every NFL game with NFL Game Pass included. For the September-to-February NFL window, the annual upfront option is the cheapest way to follow the full season.
For a fan who only wants the back end of the season — the playoffs and Super Bowl — the month-to-month DAZN plan for the relevant months can work out cheaper than a full year, though the per-month rate is higher than the annual plan's effective monthly cost.
On timing, Canada shares US time zones, so NFL kickoffs land at convenient slots: the 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday early window, the 4:25 p.m. ET late window, Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET, Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET, and Thursday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET. Pacific-time fans subtract three hours. These civil viewing times, combined with DAZN's every-game access, make Canada a straightforward NFL market once you have the subscription.
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- VisitDAZNStreamingC$24.99/mo (annual) or C$249.99/year
Exclusive Canadian NFL home — every game (full Sunday slate, SNF, MNF, TNF, playoffs and Super Bowl) with NFL Game Pass included in the standard subscription. Standard C$24.99/mo on a 12-month plan or C$249.99/year upfront; Ultimate C$29.99/mo or C$269.99/year. Streams on all major devices.
- VisitNFL Game PassStreaming
The NFL's all-games product, included in the standard DAZN subscription in Canada at no extra cost — every game live and on demand, plus condensed-game replays and the all-22 coaches' film. Accessed through DAZN in the Canadian market.
- VisitFuboStreaming
Additional access route — as of a 2025 partnership, DAZN content (including the NFL coverage) is available to Canadian fans through Fubo. The underlying NFL rights remain DAZN's; Fubo is a distribution path, useful for fans already on the Fubo platform.
- VisitCTV / TSNFree
No comprehensive free-to-air NFL package in Canada — DAZN holds the exclusive every-game rights. Some games have historically been simulcast on Canadian networks in particular windows, but the reliable route to any given live game is a DAZN subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch the NFL for free in Canada?
Not comprehensively. Canada does not have a broad free-to-air NFL package — DAZN holds the exclusive rights to every game, so the live season sits behind the DAZN subscription. Some games have historically been simulcast on Canadian networks in particular windows, but the reliable route to any given game, including the Super Bowl, is DAZN. Free coverage is limited to highlight clips.
What channel or service shows the NFL in Canada?
DAZN is the exclusive Canadian home of the NFL and carries every game — the full Sunday slate, Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, the playoffs and the Super Bowl — with NFL Game Pass included. DAZN content is also available through Fubo as of a 2025 partnership.
How much does DAZN cost to watch the NFL in Canada?
DAZN's Standard plan costs C$24.99/month on a 12-month commitment, or C$249.99 if you pay for the full year upfront. The Ultimate plan is C$29.99/month or C$269.99/year. NFL Game Pass is included in the standard subscription at no extra cost, so the Standard plan is the full price of comprehensive NFL access.
Is NFL Game Pass separate from DAZN in Canada?
No. In Canada, NFL Game Pass is included in the standard DAZN subscription — it is not a separate add-on. Your DAZN subscription gives you every NFL game plus the Game Pass extras (condensed replays, all-22 coaches' film) at no additional cost.
What time do NFL games start in Canada?
Canada shares US time zones, so kickoffs land at convenient slots: the 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday early window, the 4:25 p.m. ET late window, Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET, Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET, and Thursday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET. Pacific-time fans subtract three hours.