Sportsnet broadcasts NHL hockey, Toronto Blue Jays baseball, and selected NBA games, including Toronto Raptors coverage in Canada. Its schedule can also include other sports and special events, but availability depends on broadcast rights, the channel, and your location.
This guide explains which sports are regular parts of Sportsnet’s lineup, how regional coverage works, and how to check whether a particular game is included with your TV or streaming package. That last step matters: a sport appearing on Sportsnet does not mean every event is available on every Sportsnet channel.
What sports does Sportsnet broadcast most often?
Sportsnet’s core coverage is hockey, baseball, and basketball. It also carries selected events in other sports, with the exact lineup changing as broadcast agreements and seasons change.
In Canada, Sportsnet is a major home for NHL coverage and Toronto Blue Jays games. It also shares some NBA coverage, including Raptors games, with other broadcasters. Other Sportsnet channels and streaming options may show additional events, but the schedule is the best way to confirm what is on.
| Sport | What Sportsnet coverage can include | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hockey | NHL games, including national and regional broadcasts | Following Canadian NHL teams and league matchups |
| Baseball | Toronto Blue Jays games and related coverage | Watching the Jays through the MLB season |
| Basketball | Selected NBA games, including Raptors coverage | Following Toronto and other featured NBA teams |
| Curling and other events | Selected competitions or events when Sportsnet holds the rights | Checking for specific tournaments beyond the core sports |
| Other sports | Event-specific coverage that can vary by season and platform | Finding a particular event rather than assuming full-season coverage |
Hockey: NHL games and regional coverage
Hockey is one of Sportsnet’s most prominent offerings. Its broadcasts can include nationally scheduled NHL games as well as regional coverage tied to particular Canadian teams.
A regional broadcast is a game feed intended for viewers in a particular area. As a result, the game available to you may depend on your province or local broadcast region. A national game is generally scheduled for a wider audience, though the channel carrying it still matters.
Sportsnet’s channels do not all show the same game at the same time. A matchup might be on a regional Sportsnet channel, Sportsnet ONE, or Sportsnet 360, depending on the schedule and rights. The channel name is important when checking your TV package or streaming access.
Baseball: Toronto Blue Jays coverage
Sportsnet is a key broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays, with games and team programming appearing across its channels and digital services. Coverage may include live games, pregame and postgame shows, and analysis around the team.
That does not automatically mean every MLB game is available through Sportsnet. Blue Jays coverage is the main draw; other league games may depend on the specific service, package, or event rights. If you want to watch a game involving another team, look up that matchup rather than relying on Sportsnet’s Blue Jays schedule.
Basketball: Raptors and selected NBA games
Sportsnet carries selected NBA games, including Toronto Raptors broadcasts. NBA rights in Canada are shared across broadcasters, so Sportsnet is not the only place to find Raptors or league games.
Check the listing for the exact matchup and channel. A Raptors game may be assigned to Sportsnet or another Canadian broadcaster, and the schedule can differ from one game to the next. If you are following a team outside Toronto, confirm that its game is specifically listed.
Does Sportsnet show sports beyond hockey, baseball, and basketball?
Yes, Sportsnet can show other sports and events, but those broadcasts are less consistent than its main hockey, baseball, and basketball coverage. Sportsnet’s schedule may include selected curling competitions or other events when it has the relevant rights.
Sports such as golf, tennis, soccer, and motorsports can be easy to assume are always part of a network’s lineup. In practice, rights may belong to another broadcaster, cover only certain events, or change from one season to another. Treat them as event-dependent coverage, not a promise of a full season or every tournament.
Sportsnet also offers news, highlights, interviews, and analysis. Those programs can cover sports that do not have live games on the channel that day. A highlight or studio segment is not the same as access to the live event.
Sportsnet channels and streaming are not interchangeable
Sportsnet is a group of channels and services, rather than one single feed. Depending on your subscription and location, you may have access to a regional Sportsnet channel, a national channel, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, or Sportsnet’s streaming service.
Those options do not necessarily carry identical schedules. A TV provider may include some channels but not others, while a streaming package may have its own access rules. Regional restrictions can also affect which live game feed you receive.
Before subscribing or planning to watch, check both the event listing and the package details. Confirm the channel, start time, and regional availability; seeing a Sportsnet logo on a schedule does not establish that every subscription includes that broadcast.
How to check whether Sportsnet has the game you want
- Search for the event by team or tournament. Use the official Sportsnet schedule and look for the exact matchup, not just the sport.
- Note the listed channel. Check whether the broadcast is on a channel included in your TV plan or streaming subscription.
- Check your location. Regional NHL feeds and other location-based restrictions can affect what you can watch.
- Confirm the date and time close to the event. Schedules can change, and a listing may be updated after you first check it.
- Review your subscription’s live-sports access. A service may offer highlights or on-demand programs without including the live game you want.
This quick check prevents a common mistake: assuming that a network’s general sports lineup guarantees access to a specific game. Broadcast rights determine the event; your package and region determine whether you can view it.
What Sportsnet does not guarantee
Sportsnet is not a one-stop source for every major league, team, or tournament. Rights are divided among broadcasters and streaming services, and agreements can change. Even when Sportsnet carries a sport, it may show only selected games or events.
It is also useful to separate Sportsnet coverage from coverage by other Canadian networks. A game can be televised nationally without appearing on Sportsnet. If you are choosing a package mainly for one team, check that team’s current schedule and the listed broadcaster before you commit.
In short, start with the event you want to watch, then verify its Sportsnet channel and your access. This is more reliable than choosing a subscription based only on a general list of sports.
Sportsnet’s main draws are NHL hockey, Toronto Blue Jays baseball, and selected NBA games, including Raptors coverage. Other sports and events may appear, but the rights and schedule determine what is available.
For your next game, search the Sportsnet schedule for the exact team or event, then confirm the channel and regional access included in your package. That check will tell you whether Sportsnet can show the broadcast where you live.