TSN isn’t going anywhere when it comes to the NBA and the Toronto Raptors. The network extended its deal to remain the league’s Canadian home through 2035-36.
What We Know: Under the extension, TSN keeps national broadcasts of the Toronto Raptors, Canada’s only NBA franchise. Additionally, the network retains extensive coverage of matchups from around the league. Meanwhile, Sportsnet confirmed Rogers renewed its own 10-year NBA agreement through the same season. TSN’s NBA relationship dates back to at least 1997, two years after the Raptors’ debut.
What’s At Stake: With the Raptors as the lone NBA franchise in Canada, it was vital for TSN to secure their arrangement with the NBA as the team splits broadcasts across TSN and SportsNet.
What Remains Unclear: However, neither side has disclosed financial terms. Additionally, it remains unclear how Raptors games will split between TSN and Sportsnet moving past this season.
What It Means: Ultimately, the deal locks in TSN’s basketball portfolio through the next decade. That lineup already includes FIBA and Canada Basketball rights, plus the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo. Furthermore, the term matches the NBA’s U.S. deals with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon. As a result, Canadian fans keep a familiar home for the league’s biggest nights.
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