What Channel Is Sportsnet On?

If you’re a Canadian sports fan, you know you need Sportsnet. Owned by Rogers, Sportsnet is the exclusive national NHL rights holder and the definitive home for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Raptors. Like its competitor TSN, Sportsnet operates on a complex system of multiple channels: four regional feeds (East, Ontario, West, Pacific), plus national specialty channels like Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet 360.
Because of its premium content, Sportsnet is consistently included in sports packages from cable and satellite providers. But if you’ve cut the cord, the most flexible way to watch is through Sportsnet+. The dedicated streaming service now offers two different pricing tiers to match your needs.

In this guide, I’ll help you navigate the different Sportsnet channel numbers and streaming packages. That way, you’ll never miss a Blue Jays home run or a Hockey Night in Canada broadcast.

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• Sportsnet channel numbers
• Get Sportsnet with cable or satellite
• Get Sportsnet with a streaming service

What channel is Sportsnet on near me?

Since Sportsnet operates regionally, your specific channel number will vary based on your location, TV provider, and exact TV plan. But the channels typically fall within a consistent range on each service alongside the TSN channels.

Below, you’ll find a list of Sportsnet channel numbers across major TV providers in 20 Canadian cities. If your town or provider isn’t listed, I recommend checking with your provider’s online channel guide for more details.

Data effective as of post date.

What’s the difference between Sportsnet’s channels?

If you’ve ever wondered why there are four different Sportsnet channels, the answer is simple: regional broadcast rights. In my experience, this is where most fans get tripped up. Your specific location determines which of the four regional feeds you get, and that particular feed is the key to watching your local team’s games without blackouts.

Here’s how the network is divided across Canada.

• Sportsnet Pacific: Primary for British Columbia (Vancouver Canucks).
• Sportsnet West: Primary for Alberta and the Prairies (Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers).
• Sportsnet Ontario: Primary for most of Ontario (Toronto Maple Leafs).
• Sportsnet East: Primary for Eastern Canada (no primary regional NHL team).
• Sportsnet ONE & Sportsnet 360: National channels used for overflow, alternate content, and Toronto Raptors games.

Most premium TV packages actually include all four regional Sportsnet channels and the specialty networks. But you don’t necessarily get all the games airing on those regional feeds. For example, if you live in Toronto and tune into Sportsnet West for a Flames game, it’ll likely be blacked out due to regional rights.

Get Sportsnet with cable or satellite TV

Virtually every Canadian TV provider carries Sportsnet. But due to its high value, you’ll typically find it in intermediate or premium sports tiers, rather than the provider’s basic package.

If you’re shopping for a plan, look for the “Sports” or “Ultimate” package. These bundles are designed for die-hard fans and almost always include all four Sportsnet regional feeds and all five TSN channels.

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Get Sportsnet with a streaming service

Unlike some channels, Sportsnet isn’t available through third-party live TV streaming services. The only direct way to stream the live Sportsnet channels without a cable package is through Sportsnet+ (formerly Sportsnet NOW).

I definitely recommend paying close attention to the two pricing tiers of Sportsnet+, as they offer wildly different levels of NHL coverage.

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Note for TV subscribers: If you subscribe to Sportsnet through your traditional cable or satellite TV provider, you get Sportsnet+ Standard for free. Just use your TV provider credentials to sign into the Sportsnet app or website to start streaming.

What’s on Sportsnet?

If you’re like me, you’re probably here for one of three things: the NHL, the Toronto Raptors, or the Toronto Blue Jays (fresh off their run to the 2025 World Series). Sportsnet is the undisputed home of all three, though half of the Raptors’ games air on TSN.

Of course, Sportsnet is more than just the “Big Three.” Here’s a quick breakdown of the key sports you’ll find on the network.

• Hockey (NHL): This is the main event. Sportsnet is the exclusive national multimedia rights holder for the NHL. This includes Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey, the main portion of Hockey Night in Canada on Saturdays, all playoff games, and the Stanley Cup Final. It also carries regional games for the Canucks, Oilers, Flames, and Maple Leafs.
• Baseball (MLB): The exclusive home of the Toronto Blue Jays, airing over 150 regular-season games plus the entire MLB Postseason.
• Basketball (NBA): The regional home for the Toronto Raptors (splitting the regular season with TSN) and select U.S. NBA matchups.
• Combat sports: Extensive UFC coverage, including Fight Nights, PPV prelims, and original programming.
• Curling: The exclusive broadcaster of the Grand Slam of Curling tour.
• Other sports: Coverage includes WNBA, Major League Rugby (on Premium), and the National Bank Open (tennis).

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