Extending a partnership that began in 1991, Hockey Canada has announced that TSN and RDS will remain the home of their broadcasts for more than another decade. The agreement gives TSN and French partner RDS the broadcast rights to the World Junior Hockey Championship, and other tournaments, through to the 2033-34 season.
World Juniors games make up three of the top five most-watched programs ever on TSN, and nine of the Top 20. Outside of the World Juniors, TSN and RDS will also have the rights to the IIHF Women's World Championship, the IIHF U18 World Championship, World Junior A Challenge, National Women's U18 Championship, Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup, World U17 Hockey Challenge; Telus Cup; Esso Cup; Centennial Cup, and Allen Cup.
“For 30 years, Hockey Canada, TSN, and RDS have benefited from a broadcast relationship that has built from grassroots programs and initiatives through to our national and international championships,” said Scott Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer, Hockey Canada. “The traditions and love of hockey have enabled us to share our vision of bringing fans closer to Canada's game not just through viewership, but also through participation.”
