Live CEBL Action Available on TSN & RDS Once Again This Summer

March 6, 2025

2025 CEBL on TSN and RDS broadcast schedules revealed Thursday

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, and RDS, the leading Canadian French-language specialty sports channel, announced Thursday the CEBL on TSN and RDS broadcast schedules for the 2025 season.


TSN’s CEBL coverage in 2025 includes 17 nationally televised games, beginning Friday, May 23 when the Ottawa BlackJacks visit the Montréal Alliance at 8 p.m. ET, and culminating with all playoff and 2025 Championship Weekend (CW25) games in Winnipeg this August. Additionally, all 127 CEBL games this season will be streamed live on TSN+, the network’s stand-alone digital streaming service.


French-language CEBL coverage this season on RDS includes 16 total games – 12 live televised games and four games streamed live on RDS.ca and the RDS app. All 12 Alliance regular season home games and one road game, as well as all three CW25 games, will be available on RDS platforms this summer.


The full TSN and RDS schedule for the 2025 CEBL season is as follows:


2025 CEBL ON TSN / RDS BROADCAST SCHEDULE

DATE TIME (ET) AWAY HOME NETWORK
Sun, May 18 4 p.m. Brampton Montréal RDS2
Fri, May 23 8 p.m. Ottawa Montréal TSN, RDS2
Fri, Jun 6 8 p.m. Edmonton Montréal RDS.ca
Sun, Jun 15 2 p.m. Niagara Ottawa TSN
Wed, Jun 18 7:30 p.m. Scarborough Montréal RDS
Sun, Jun 22 3 p.m. Saskatchewan Montréal RDS.ca
Fri, Jun 27 8:30 p.m. Scarborough Winnipeg TSN
Tue, Jul 1 8 p.m. Scarborough Vancouver TSN
Sun, Jul 6 4 p.m. Niagara Montréal RDS.ca
Sun, Jul 6 6 p.m. Calgary Edmonton TSN
Sun, Jul 13 4 p.m. Vancouver Montréal RDS
Sun, Jul 20 4 p.m. Winnipeg Montréal RDS
Sun, Jul 20 8 p.m. Edmonton Vancouver TSN
Wed, Jul 23 7:30 p.m. Ottawa Montréal RDS
Fri, Jul 25 7 p.m. Montréal Niagara TSN, RDS2
Sun, Jul 27 3 p.m. Scarborough Montréal RDS.ca
Fri, Aug 1 7:30 p.m. Brampton Montréal RDS
Fri, Aug 1 8:30 p.m. Saskatchewan Winnipeg TSN
Mon, Aug 4 7:30 p.m. Calgary Montréal RDS
Fri, Aug 8 8:30 p.m. Brampton Winnipeg TSN
Sun, Aug 10 8 p.m. Niagara Calgary* TSN
PLAYOFFS
Thu, Aug 14 7 p.m. Eastern Conference Play-In TSN
Thu, Aug 14 9:30 p.m. Western Conference Play-In TSN
Sat, Aug 16 1 p.m. Eastern Conference Semifinal TSN
Sat, Aug 16 3:30 p.m. Western Conference Semifinal TSN
CW25
Fri, Aug 22 6 p.m. Eastern Conference Final TSN, RDS2
Fri, Aug 22 8:30 p.m. Western Conference Final TSN, RDS2
Sun, Aug 24 7 p.m. CEBL Championship Final TSN, RDS2

* Scotiabank Saddledome

NOTE: All 127 CEBL games in 2025 available on TSN+


In 2025, the CEBL will embark on its longest season in league history, tipping off Sunday, May 11 at 4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET when the Edmonton Stingers host provincial rival the Calgary Surge at Edmonton EXPO Centre. The season will culminate at 2025 Championship Weekend (CW25) in Winnipeg which runs August 21-24, featuring three games at Canada Life Centre, including the Conference Finals doubleheader Friday, August 22 and the CEBL Championship Final on Sunday, August 24.


Season tickets and flex packs are now available league wide with priority seating access and preferred pricing. Ticket information for all CEBL games, including single-game tickets, can be found by visiting cebl.ca/tickets.



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About the CEBL

A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on CEBL+, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.


About TSN
TSN is Canada’s Sports Leader and provides world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN+, TSN.ca, TSN Radio stations, and the TSN app, featuring 5G capabilities. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers more championship events than any broadcaster in the country. The network’s deep and diverse roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF Women’s Worlds, Men’s Worlds, and World Junior Championship, Spengler Cup, Hockey Canada events, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, FIFA World Cup™, UEFA EURO, MLB, Golf’s Majors, Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR, F1, IndyCar Series, CEBL, CHL, and NCAA March Madness. TSN is part of Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. More information about TSN is available at TSN.ca.


About RDS

RDS is Canada’s French-language sports broadcasting leader. In addition to its world-class content delivered across multiple platforms, including RDS, RDS2, RDS Info, RDS.ca and the RDS app, RDS offers the one of the broadest portfolio of French-language sports programming in the world. Official broadcaster of the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators, CFL and Grey Cup, NFL and Super Bowl, MLB and World Series, NBA and the NBA Finals, MLS and MLS Cup, LaLiga, FIFA World Cup until 2026, exclusive French-language broadcaster of the Montreal Alouettes, Laval Rocket and Formula 1, RDS’s slate of channels present more than 4,000 hours of live programming each year, including PWHL, the IIHF Men’s World Championship, Women’s World Championship and World Junior Championship, NASCAR, the CEBL, PGA Tour golf including all four majors, ATP tennis including all four Grand Slam tournaments and Season of Champions Curling. RDS comes from Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. More information about RDS is available at RDS.ca.

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October 9, 2025
Les BlackJacks d’Ottawa de la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB) ont annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de Jason Winters à titre de nouveau président du club. Winters se joint aux BlackJacks après avoir occupé le poste de directeur général de Myers Kanata Nissan depuis 2019. Chef d’entreprise très respecté au sein de la communauté ottavienne, lui et sa famille ont également possédé et exploité plusieurs franchises Booster Juice dans la région de la capitale. Détenteur d’abonnements de saison des BlackJacks de longue date, Winters apporte une profonde passion pour le basketball ainsi qu’un solide bilan en matière de partenariats authentiques et de création de valeur tangible pour les parties prenantes. « En tant que détenteur d’abonnement saisonnier et fier partisan des BlackJacks, il a été incroyable de voir l’évolution de l’équipe et la notoriété croissante de la LECB au Canada », a déclaré Winters. « Assumer le rôle de président pour diriger cette équipe et servir notre communauté est un honneur pour ma famille et moi. Je suis enthousiaste et déterminé à bâtir sur les bases solides que les BlackJacks ont déjà établies, avec intégrité, passion et un profond respect pour nos partisans et la communauté d’Ottawa. » Dans son nouveau rôle de président, Jason guidera les BlackJacks vers une ère nouvelle et prometteuse — en renforçant les liens avec la communauté et en accroissant l’impact du club, tant sur le terrain qu’en dehors, alors que l’équipe continue d’élargir sa présence au sein de la LECB et dans toute la région d’Ottawa. « Nous sommes fiers et honorés d’accueillir Jason dans ce rôle de leadership », a déclaré Justin Pascoe, PDG de Diamond Sports Canada. « En tant que membre de longue date de la communauté d’Ottawa, il apporte une vaste expérience professionnelle, une réputation d’excellence et de solides valeurs familiales qui lui ont valu le respect généralisé dans toute la région. » « Le leadership, l'intégrité et la passion de toujours de Jason pour le basketball font de lui la personne idéale pour guider les BlackJacks vers une nouvelle étape prometteuse », a poursuivi Pascoe. « Il incarne les valeurs que nous souhaitons voir représenter par ce club et entretient un véritable lien avec nos partisans et notre communauté. Ensemble, nous ferons des BlackJacks une équipe dont nos partisans, nos commanditaires et notre ville pourront être fiers, tant sur le terrain qu’en dehors. » Diplômé du Collège Algonquin des arts appliqués et de la technologie, Winters vit dans le quartier Old Ottawa South avec sa famille : Sherry, Archer, Zoe et Nevaeah. Les forfaits d’abonnement pour la saison 2026 sont maintenant disponibles en ligne à l’adresse theblackjacks.ca/season-seat-memberships . ###

BlackJacks Appoint Winters As President

October 9, 2025
The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today the appointment of Jason Winters as the club’s new president. Winters joins the BlackJacks having served as the general manager of Myers Kanata Nissan since 2019. A highly respected business leader in the Ottawa community. He and his family have also owned and operated multiple Booster Juice franchises across the Capital Region. A long-time BlackJacks season ticket holder, Winters brings a deep passion for basketball along with a proven track record of building authentic partnerships and delivering meaningful value to stakeholders. “As someone who has been in the stands as a proud season ticket holder and fan of the BlackJacks, it has been incredible to watch the growth and awareness of the team and the CEBL in Canada,” said Winters. “Stepping into the role of President to lead this team and serve our community is something that my family and I are honoured to do. I am excited and committed to building on the foundation the BlackJacks have already established with integrity, passion and a deep respect for our fans and the Ottawa community.” In his new role as President, Jason will lead the BlackJacks into an exciting new era - strengthening community ties and enhancing the club’s impact both on and off the court as the team continues to grow its presence in the CEBL and across the Ottawa region. “We are proud and privileged to welcome Jason into this leadership role,” said Justin Pascoe, CEO of Diamond Sports Canada. “As a long-standing member of the Ottawa community, he brings a wealth of professional experience, a reputation for excellence and strong family values that have earned him widespread respect throughout the region.” “Jason’s leadership, integrity and lifelong passion for basketball make him the ideal person to guide the BlackJacks into an exciting new chapter,” continued Pascoe. “He embodies the values we want this club to stand for and has a true connection to our fans and community. Together, we will make the BlackJacks a team that our fans, sponsors and city can be proud of on and off the court” A graduate of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Winters lives in Old Ottawa South with his family, Sherry, Archer, Zoe and Nevaeah. Season seat packages for the 2026 campaign are now available online at theblackjacks.ca/season-seat-memberships . ###

Chau Joins CEBL as Director, Corporate Partnerships

October 6, 2025
Please join us in welcoming Amanda Chau to the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Amanda joins as Director, Corporate Partnerships, bringing over a decade of experience in partnerships and marketing. Most recently, she was with True North Sports + Entertainment, where she supported the Winnipeg Jets and national partners with business planning, relationship development, and sponsorship strategy. Her background also includes account and project management at Direct Focus Marketing Agency, where she worked across brand strategies, events, and sponsorship opportunities, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the diverse needs of dynamic clients and brands. Welcome to the CEBL team, Amanda!

Couvrette se joint à la LECB en tant que directeur principal, partenariats corporatifs

September 25, 2025
Joignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à Jean Couvrette, qui se joint à la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball à titre de directeur principal, partenariats corporatifs. Jean apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le développement de partenariats, le marketing sportif et la gestion d’équipes de ventes. Il a occupé des postes clés au sein d'organisations telles que le Grand Prix de Formule 1 du Canada, Professional Sports Management, SPORTSQUÉBEC et les Alouettes de Montréal, où il a constamment obtenu d'excellents résultats en matière de commandites et de ventes. Plus récemment, il a agi à titre de consultant pour des organisations de premier plan, dont Soccer Québec, la Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes, les Carabins de l’Université de Montréal, Ironman Mont-Tremblant et Golf Québec. Bienvenue dans l’équipe de la LECB, Jean!

Couvrette Joins CEBL as Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships

September 25, 2025
Please join us in welcoming Jean Couvrette to the Canadian Elite Basketball League as Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships. Jean brings over 30 years of experience in partnership development, sports marketing, and team leadership. He has held key roles with organizations including the Formula One Grand Prix du Canada, Professional Sports Management, SPORTSQUÉBEC, and the Montreal Alouettes, where he consistently delivered strong results in sponsorship and sales. Most recently, he has worked as a consultant with leading organizations such as Soccer Québec, Québec Cycling Federation, Université de Montréal Carabins, Ironman Mont-Tremblant, and Golf Québec. Welcome to the CEBL team, Jean!

Bougha Joins CEBL as Director, Corporate Partnerships

September 23, 2025
Please join us in welcoming Sam Bougha to the Canadian Elite Basketball League as Director, Corporate Partnerships. Sam is a sponsorship marketing professional with experience across the brand, property, and agency sides of the industry. He has led national partnerships, managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, and delivered creative, results-driven campaigns for organizations including Deloitte Canada, the Canada Games Council, and Envision Sports & Entertainment. He brings a strong foundation in sales and client management from roles with Peloton, TD Insurance, and Ricoh Canada, and is passionate about building partnerships rooted in relationships and focused on long-term value for fans, brands, and the property. Sam also gained hands-on experience with the Hamilton Honey Badgers earlier in his career, making this a full-circle moment as he joins the league office. Welcome to the CEBL team, Sam!