https://3downnation.com/2026/01/14/cfl-sets-start-of-2026-season-as-self-imposed-deadline-for-new-broadcast-deal/

Well, same ****, different year. The CFL screwed itself 100 times over by going to a single game provider in 2008. The other networks basically said, Eff You. Now, they're stuck with a shitty provider who chronically underpays because they can do what they want. And a former TSN president negotiating with his old company?? What good can come from that?

10 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

It’s pretty typical of any sports league to have to pay for more than one service to get every games.

How many other leagues only have 4 games a week max?

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

Crave would have been a better option. At least more people have it.

Crave is Bell though too.

23 minutes ago, blue85gold said:

Crave is Bell though too.

And also like $30/month isn’t it?

1 minute ago, Jesse said:

And also like $30/month isn’t it?

Thought it was cheaper.

My bigger point was a service people already have (see Netflik having NFL games or Prime having basketball or hockey games) is different than a service many don't have.

44 minutes ago, Jesse said:

And also like $30/month isn’t it?

With HBO something like that. We get a bundle deal putting crave and TSN together for the season

1 hour ago, Jesse said:

And also like $30/month isn’t it?

Crave basically started out as the movie channels on cable packages. It was the place movies hit first after ppv. It was the way to get HBO. Which is why it had the premium price tag. Since everything needs to be streaming now bell turned it into its own streaming service.

My favorite complaint about the new deal was shared by DT on the pre-game show last night. "The CFL wasn't considering fans who dont have the internet with this deal. My 80+ yrd old mother doesnt have the internet and is upset she wont be able to watch all the games."

Like...ya that does suck for your mother. But no professional league anywhere is making considerations for people (regardless of age) who dont have the internet, its 2026. I suppose it can be tough to hear that you're no longer the target audience of your favorite TV program.

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