The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced this week an extension of its partnership with TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, marking the fourth consecutive year that the network will carry NLL games. The 2024-25 season will feature 20 games across TSN’s national television feeds, with all other games available for streaming on TSN+.
As part of this expanded coverage, the league is excited to introduce Friday night as the new home for the NLL on TSN. The schedule, which will focus heavily on Canadian team matchups and the two-time defending champion Buffalo Bandits, features 17 Friday night contests, including doubleheaders on both Feb. 14 and Feb. 21.
“Our partnership with TSN continues to be critical to our overall growth strategy, ensuring that fans across Canada have the opportunity to consume every moment of NLL action,” said Commissioner Brett Frood. “With an extensive Friday night lineup and the linear focus on our Canadian teams, we’re poised to own that evening and continue our aggressive efforts to further mainstream our sport.”
TSN’s coverage will begin on Friday, Nov. 29, when the Ottawa Black Bears host its inaugural home game against the Toronto Rock, igniting an intra-province rivalry in Canada’s capital city. Fans will be treated to games on both Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, as part of “The March to May” NLL playoff push.
“The continuation of our strong partnership with the NLL means we’re able to deliver the best of box lacrosse to Canadians across the country,” said Shawn Redmond, VP, Bell Media Sports. “Lacrosse has a rich tradition in this country, and we’re proud to bring the intensity and skill of NLL action to passionate fans nationwide.”
The continued partnership with TSN is the latest momentum-building news in an exciting offseason that saw the league announce a landmark partnership with Castore, the NLL’s exclusive on-floor performance apparel and uniform provider.
The complete TSN broadcast schedule can be found below.
2024-25 NLL on TSN Broadcast Schedule
Week 1
Friday, November 29, 2024 – Toronto Rock at Ottawa Black Bears, 7 pm
Week 2
Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Calgary Roughnecks at Halifax Thunderbirds, 5 pm
Week 3
Friday, December 13, 2024 – Buffalo Bandits at Ottawa Black Bears, 7 pm
Week 4 – OFF
Week 5
Saturday, December 28, 2024 – Ottawa Black Bears at Toronto Rock, 7 pm
Week 6 – OFF
Week 7
Friday, January 10, 2025 – Toronto Rock at Buffalo Bandits, 7:30 pm
Week 8
Friday, January 17, 2025 – Vancouver Warriors at Ottawa Black Bears, 7 pm
Week 9
Friday, January 24, 2025 – Toronto Rock at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 pm
Week 10
Friday, January 31, 2025 – Vancouver Warriors at Halifax Thunderbirds, 6:30 pm
Week 11
Friday, February 7, 2025 – Calgary Roughnecks at Vancouver Warriors, 9 pm
Week 12
Friday, February 14, 2025 – Buffalo Bandits at Toronto Rock, 7 pm; Saskatchewan Rush at Calgary Roughnecks, 9:30 pm
Week 13
Friday, February 21, 2025 – Halifax Thunderbirds at Ottawa Black Bears, 7:30 pm; Saskatchewan Rush at Vancouver Warriors, 10 pm
Week 14
Friday, February 28, 2025 – Georgia Swarm at Ottawa Black Bears, 7 pm
Week 15
Friday, March 7, 2025 – Toronto Rock at Halifax Thunderbirds, 6:30 pm
Saturday, March 8, 2025 – Calgary Roughnecks at Buffalo Bandits, 6:30 pm
Week 16
Friday, March 14, 2025 – Toronto Rock at Vancouver Warriors, 10 pm
Week 17 – OFF
Week 18 – OFF
Week 19
Friday, April 4, 2025 – Calgary Roughnecks at Saskatchewan Rush, 9 pm
Week 20
Friday, April 11, 2025 – Vancouver Warriors at Toronto Rock, 8 pm
Week 21
Friday, April 18, 2025 – Halifax Thunderbirds at Toronto Rock, 7 pm
* Schedule subject to change.
The National Lacrosse League is North America’s largest professional lacrosse league and welcomed more than one million fans for the second year in a row during the 2023-24 season. Founded in 1986, the NLL is comprised of 14 franchises across the United States and Canada, and recently unveiled its largest brand campaign ever, “Welcome to The Next Major League” and introduced its comprehensive grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed, that will expand the League’s footprint to more than 60 communities across North America by 2028.
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