Key Points
- Exclusive Streaming: The 110th Grey Cup won’t be broadcasted on U.S. television; available exclusively on CFL+ streaming service.
- CFL’s Strategic Move: CFL partners with CBS Sports Network, enhancing its American reach, yet Grey Cup remains streaming-exclusive.
- Anticipated Match-Up: Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes set to clash in the much-awaited Grey Cup on November 19.
The excitement is building for the 110th Grey Cup, where the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will face off against the Montreal Alouettes. This thrilling event is set to take place on Sunday November 19, 2023, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.
Grey Cup 2023 Date and Time: How to Watch and Listen
For fans eager to catch every moment of the Grey Cup, here are your options:
TV and Streaming
- Canada: TSN (with pre-game coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET), RDS (coverage from 4 p.m. ET)
- US and International: Exclusive streaming on CFL+ (accessible on desktop and mobile via CFL.ca)
Radio
- Canada: SiriusXM Canada (Canada Talks on channel 167, Attitude Franco on channel 163), 98.5 FM, TSN 1050 Toronto, TSN 1200 Ottawa, TSN 690 Montreal, 620 CKRM Regina, CJOB 680 Winnipeg, CHQR 770 Calgary FM/AM, CHED 630 Edmonton, AM 1150-Kelowna, Radio NL Kamloops
Grey Cup Not On American television
The Grey Cup, a pinnacle event in Canadian football, will not be broadcasted on American television networks this year, marking a significant shift in the CFL’s broadcast strategy. Instead, the league is focusing on its own streaming service, CFL+, making the championship game accessible to U.S. consumers for free.
Despite the CFL’s lucrative deal with CBS Sports Network, which promised enhanced marketing of the league, the network did not include the Grey Cup in its 34-game package. This shift signifies the league’s commitment to its own streaming platform, CFL+, developed in partnership with Genius Sports.
The decision reflects the CFL’s awareness of its viewer demographics, as American interest in the CFL has traditionally been lower compared to Canada. The 109th Grey Cup, for instance, saw a viewership of 158,000 in the U.S., a significant contrast to over 3.1 million in Canada.
As the league continues to analyze its viewer data and streaming numbers, the focus remains on the upcoming championship game, where the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes promise to deliver an unforgettable match for fans worldwide.
