RDS
RDS is Canada's French-language sports broadcasting leader with 4,000+ hours of live sports annually, serving as the exclusive French broadcaster for Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators regional games, CFL, Formula 1, and major international events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Subscribe →What you can watch
- 4,000+ hours of live sports annually
- Montreal Canadiens exclusive French-language broadcasts
- Ottawa Senators regional coverage
- CFL including Grey Cup and Montreal Alouettes
- Formula 1 - all Grand Prix races (exclusive French)
- La Liga - exclusive Canadian rights through 2029
- 2026 FIFA World Cup - all 104 matches (exclusive French)
- ATP Tennis - all 4 Grand Slams
- PGA Tour including majors
- UFC mixed martial arts
- QMJHL, CHL, AHL hockey
- Sports 30 daily news program
- Le 5 à 7, Hockey 360, L'Antichambre studio shows
- Canadien Express - 60-minute condensed game replays
- F1 Express - Formula 1 condensed coverage
- RDS Vision 5G multiview for select Canadiens games
- Northern Super League (Canadian women's soccer)
Pricing
RDS Direct - 1 Day Pass
$4.99
/game
- 24 hours full access to all RDS content
- All 3 channels (RDS, RDS2, RDS Info)
- Live games, replays, and on-demand
- First of its kind in Canada
- 2 simultaneous streams
RDS Direct - Monthly
$19.99
/month
- 4,000+ hours live sports annually
- All 3 channels 24/7 (RDS, RDS2, RDS Info)
- Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators regional games
- Formula 1 - all races (exclusive French)
- La Liga, 2026 FIFA World Cup (all 104 matches)
- CFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, UFC, tennis Grand Slams
- Sports 30, Hockey 360, L'Antichambre studio shows
- Canadien Express & F1 Express condensed replays
- 2 simultaneous streams
- Auto-renewal (Quebec subscribers)
Upcoming games
No upcoming games scheduled in the next 7 days.
Tech & devices
Streaming quality, concurrency, DVR, and the devices this service runs on.
Video1080i HD, standard definition available, streaming quality ~3 Mbps (user reports of quality issues)
AudioStandard broadcast audio, French-language only
Simultaneous streams2
DVRLive pause, replay, rewind on mobile apps - no cloud DVR for DTC subscribers
Archived gamesCanadien Express condensed games, catch-up videos, limited on-demand library
On-demandAvailable
Premium formats
Multiview
Supported devices
iOS (iPhone, iPad - iOS 16+)Android phones and tablets (Android 8.0+)Apple TV (tvOS 16+)Samsung Smart TV (2018+)LG Smart TV (2020+)Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)AirPlayChromecast
Restrictions
Heads-up before you subscribe
- French-language only - no English audio
- Montreal Canadiens/Senators games restricted to Quebec, Atlantic Canada, Eastern Ontario
- Canada only - not available internationally
- Streaming quality issues reported (3 Mbps, pixelation)
- Satellite internet users may face geo-restriction errors
- No refunds on subscription fees
Common questions
How much does RDS cost?
Free, or plans from $19.99/month. Cancel anytime. See the Pricing section above for what each plan includes.
What's included with RDS?
Key features include: 24 hours full access to all RDS content; All 3 channels (RDS, RDS2, RDS Info); 4,000+ hours live sports annually; All 3 channels 24/7 (RDS, RDS2, RDS Info). Higher tiers add additional content and features.
Where can I watch RDS?
RDS is a regional service available in Canada. Access outside the home market may be subject to blackouts based on league rules.
Can I cancel RDS at any time?
Yes, RDS lets you cancel anytime through your account settings. You'll retain access until the end of your current billing period.