{"id":177263,"date":"2025-09-29T08:32:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T08:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/177263\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T08:32:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T08:32:16","slug":"cfl-on-tsn-primes-fans-for-the-2025-cfl-season-kicking-off-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/177263\/","title":{"rendered":"CFL ON TSN Primes Fans for the 2025 CFL Season, Kicking Off Tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"

TORONTO (June 5, 2025) \u2013 The 2025 CFL season is primed for kickoff, and the CFL ON TSN<\/a> is home to complete live coverage of every game, all season long. The new season begins Thursday, June 5 with the Ottawa REDBLACKS visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders at 8:30 p.m. ET on TSN, TSN.ca<\/a>, and the TSN app, live from Regina\u2019s Mosaic Stadium.<\/p>\n

The CFL ON TSN panel is set to deliver a live, on-site broadcast from every CFL city during the 2025 season, beginning with the season opener in Regina. The panel then heads to Montr\u00e9al for the FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL season opener with the Montreal Alouettes hosting the Toronto Argonauts on Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m. ET on TSN, TSN.ca<\/a>, and the TSN app.<\/p>\n

The CFL returns to CTV this season with an expanded roster of games, including 7 p.m. ET Saturday matchups throughout June and July, and 3 p.m. ET Saturday games beginning Aug. 2, which are all also available on TSN. CTV joins the CFL ON TSN to showcase two playoff matchups, and the networks combine to deliver Canada\u2019s biggest single-day sporting event \u2013 the 112th GREY CUP, live from Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 16 (visit TSN.ca<\/a> for the complete CFL ON TSN broadcast schedule). French-language coverage of the 2025 CFL season is available on RDS.<\/p>\n

Updated Look for FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL and New TikTok Stream<\/p>\n

New for the 2025 season, CFL ON TSN\u00a0debuts a fresh look for its weekly\u00a0FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL\u00a0broadcast, including:<\/p>\n

\tNew FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL\u00a0graphics, animation, and music packages
\n \tThe inclusion of RF wireless cameras, which enables unrestricted access to the playing field, bringing the viewer as close to the on-field action as possible. As well as SpiderCam robotic cameras for select games, which fly above the field on suspended cables providing a bird\u2019s eye view of the playing field.
\n \tTSN football analyst Luke Willson<\/a> joins the CFL ON TSN panel for FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL games throughout the season<\/p>\n

For the first time ever, TSN delivers a companion live stream for select CFL games on TikTok<\/a>, beginning with the Toronto Argonauts\u2019 home game against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 14. The live stream is hosted by a rotating cast, including Luca Celebre<\/a>, Thomas Pocrnic<\/a>, Marissa Roberto<\/a>, and more. The live stream provides a unique and immersive feel from CFL sidelines to allow viewers to experience the game with minimal commentary. The stream features the natural sounds of the stadium, candid bench moments, raw reactions, and the in-between-the-whistle atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Full Slate of Season Preview Content<\/p>\n

As the season begins, CFL ON TSN provides a massive slate of season preview content, including:<\/p>\n

\tSeason preview specials, including the 2025 CFL ON TSN BETTING PREVIEW SHOW POWERED BY FANDUEL<\/a>, CFL TOP 50 PLAYERS<\/a>, and the 2025 CFL PREVIEW SPECIAL<\/a>
\n \tTeam-by-team previews available on ca\/CFL<\/a> and the TSN<\/a> app, including \u201cOne Burning Question\u201d videos by Dave Naylor<\/a> and Farhan Lalji<\/a>; weekly \u201cNoc List\u201d videos by Henoc Muamba<\/a>; and training camp features and columns from Salim Valji<\/a>
\n \tTSN\u2019s social media accounts present a series of features including: CFL players \u201cPredict the Future\u201d, making bold predictions for the upcoming season; \u201cCareer Quiz\u201d where players are asked trivia based on their own CFL career; and the \u201cUnstoppable Football Play,\u201d where players break down the x\u2019s and o\u2019s and devise what they consider to be an unstoppable football play.
\n \tOn-Field football YouTube videos with stars from around the league
\n \tInterviews and games with some of the biggest stars of the CFL<\/p>\n

Additional Season Highlights<\/p>\n

The 2025 CFL ON TSN promotional campaign, created in partnership with the CFL, highlights the exciting and unexpected nature of the CFL, spotlighting big-time comebacks, unreal plays, and the moments that inspire fans\u2019 passion for the league. Fans can watch the official CFL ON TSN season launch promo video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With odds from TSN\u2019s official sportsbook partner, FanDuel<\/a>, TSN also delivers content specific to CFL<\/a> and sports betting<\/a>, including daily insights from TSN\u2019s extensive roster of CFL experts, weekly segments such as the Early Lean, On The Board, and TSN 1050 Radio\u2019s FIRST UP host Aaron Korolnek<\/a> returning to share his weekly best prop bets.<\/p>\n

Throughout the season, fans can turn to TSN\u2019s official social media platforms, including YouTube<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, WhatsApp, BlueSky<\/a>, and X<\/a> for CFL content including highlights and viral moments from around the CFL. TSN\u2019s DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE is also joined by CFL guests throughout the season.<\/p>\n

2025 CFL ON TSN Sponsors<\/p>\n

The 2025 CFL ON TSN season features a premier slate of sponsors, including:<\/p>\n

\tFanDuel integrations across TSN platforms
\n \tSave-On-Foods returns with the Touchdown to Win program
\n \tPurolator returns for the 22nd season of the longstanding CFL food drive program Purolator Tackle Hunger. The initiative is highlighted with in-game mentions on TSN featuring program ambassador Kate Beirness<\/a>. Fans can look out for Game Day Food Drives taking place at various CFL games throughout the season.<\/p>\n

OK Tire returns for CFL\u2019s iconic Labour Day Weekend games