Best Canadian TV Channels to Watch With IPTV in 2026

The Sports Network is Canada's flagship sports broadcaster, running five simultaneous feeds. Expect regional NHL games, the World Juniors, CFL football, NFL, Grand Slam tennis, golf majors, curling and TSN's signature SportsCentre. If you only had one sports channel, TSN's five-feed setup would cover most of what matters in a Canadian sports calendar.

Sportsnet is the national home of NHL hockey, including Hockey Night in Canada on Saturdays. With regional feeds (Ontario, West, East, Pacific) plus Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet World, you also get MLB baseball, NBA, the Premier League and UFC. For hockey-mad households, Sportsnet is non-negotiable — and on IPTV you get every regional feed at once.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is the country's public network, offering trusted national and local news, homegrown drama and comedy, Olympics coverage and the CBC News Network for 24-hour current affairs. It is the channel most Canadians turn to during major national events.

CTV is Canada's most-watched private network, carrying the biggest US prime-time hits alongside CTV National News and a strong local news lineup in every major market. Its sister channel CTV2 adds more entertainment and lifestyle programming. If you want the latest American dramas with Canadian ads, this is your channel.

Global TV is a powerhouse for reality and popular entertainment — Survivor, Big Brother Canada, NCIS and a deep slate of US imports — plus Global News for national and regional coverage. It is a reliable everyday channel for mainstream prime-time viewing.

Citytv brings a youthful, urban mix of entertainment, talk shows, comedy and US hits like the Bachelor franchise, plus Breakfast Television in the mornings. It rounds out the big-network trio of CTV and Global with a slightly more lifestyle-focused flavour.

Discovery Canada serves up science, nature, engineering and adventure programming — from Daily Planet-style documentaries to high-octane reality like Highway Thru Hell. It is a go-to for viewers who want to learn something while they relax.

History Canada blends historical documentaries with popular factual-reality series. Whether you are into deep historical retrospectives or lighter reality fare, it is a dependable channel for long-form, easy-watching content.

The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network is the first of its kind in the world, broadcasting programming by, for and about Indigenous peoples in English, French and a range of Indigenous languages. It offers a perspective no other Canadian channel provides and is an important part of a complete Canadian lineup.

TVA is Quebec's leading private French-language network, home to hugely popular talk shows, drama, reality and news. Together with Radio-Canada, Noovo and the sports network RDS, it makes IPTV a genuinely strong option for French-speaking households across Canada.

What are the best Canadian TV channels to watch with IPTV?

The must-have Canadian channels are TSN and Sportsnet for sports, CBC and CTV for news and drama, Global and City for prime-time entertainment, Discovery Canada and History for documentaries, APTN for Indigenous programming, and TVA for French content. Tivimate carries all of these in one subscription.

Can I watch TSN and Sportsnet on IPTV?

Yes. Tivimate includes the full TSN family (TSN 1 to 5) and all Sportsnet regional channels plus Sportsnet World and Sportsnet 360 — covering NHL hockey, NBA basketball, MLB, the Premier League and more in one plan with no extra sports tiers.

Does IPTV have French Canadian channels?

Yes. French-language Canadian channels such as TVA, Radio-Canada, Noovo and RDS are available, making IPTV a strong choice for Quebec viewers and French-speaking households across Canada.

Which IPTV channel is best for hockey in Canada?

Sportsnet is the home of NHL hockey in Canada including Hockey Night in Canada, while TSN carries regional NHL games, the World Juniors and the IIHF. With Tivimate you get both, so you never miss a game regardless of which network has the broadcast.

Are Canadian channels in HD or 4K on IPTV?

Most major Canadian channels stream in full HD on Tivimate, and a growing number of sports events and premium channels are available in 4K UHD. You will need a 4K-capable device and around 25 Mbps of internet for the best 4K experience.