TSN Teams Up With Canadian Elite Basketball League For 2026 Playoffs
Canada's Sports Leader to deliver comprehensive national coverage August 6 - 16 ofthe race to the CEBL Championship
The countdown is on! Today, the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced TSN, Canada's Sports Leader, will deliver live coverage of the 2026 CEBL Playoffs on TSN and TSN+ from August 6 to 16th.
All playoff games are available to stream live on TSN+, providing fans with comprehensive coverage of the postseason. The majority of games are also available on TSN, including the Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals matchups from Scarborough and Vancouver on August 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET. The intensity ramps up when the Eastern and Western Conference Finals take to the court on August 8, before it all builds to a thrilling peak with the best-of-three CEBL Finals on August 12, 15, and 16.
“TSN has been a great supporter of our League for years, and they share our commitment to making Canada's Pro Basketball League accessible to as many fans across the country as possible,” stated CEBL President & CEO Ty Mazereeuw. “Together with our coverage on CBC, these broadcasts will showcase the rivalries, elite talent and non-stop intensity that will make the CEBL Playoffs some of the best basketball you'll see this summer.”
The 2026 CEBL Playoffs are bringing more teams, more drama, and more can't-miss basketball than ever before with an expanded postseason format that sees the top four teams from each conference battling it out for the ultimate prize: the title of Canada's professional basketball champions.
For the complete 2026 CEBL Playoff schedule, including game times and broadcast details, visit cebl.ca/playoffs. Fans can also view the full 2026 CEBL schedule at cebl.ca/schedule, follow the latest 2026 CEBL Standings at CEBL.ca/Standings, and stream every game on CEBL+ and the CEBL YouTube channel.
Playoff tickets are available for purchase at cebl.ca/tickets.
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About the Canadian Elite Basketball League
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is Canada's professional basketball league, featuring 10 member clubs across six provinces. Powered by elite talent, a fast-paced game format, and deep community connections, the CEBL delivers high-level basketball and unforgettable summer experiences for fans nationwide.
The league boasts the youngest fan base in Canadian professional sport, half under age 34, and one of the fastest-growing audiences in the country, now reaching nearly 4.1 million Canadians. This momentum reflects the CEBL's ability to deliver dynamic, thrilling gameplay while connecting deeply with a new generation of fans and expanding basketball's cultural footprint across Canada.
The CEBL is where elite performance meets homegrown talent. In 2025, 17 players with NBA experience hit the court, while nearly 70% of the league's roster was Canadian, the highest concentration of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. Running from May through August, the CEBL's season is a showcase of top basketball talent and a summer hub for fast-paced, high-energy fan excitement.







