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.
What's Included
Updated Nov 6, 2:46 AM ETFull RDS schedule
Pricing
Plans from $19.99/month.
RDS Direct
$19.99/ mo
- 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)
Prices can change; the price on RDS's site applies.
Technical
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 formatsMultiview
Supported devicesiOS (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), AirPlay, Chromecast
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?
Plans from $19.99/month. See the Pricing section above for what each plan includes.
What's included with RDS?
Key features include: 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.
How do I cancel RDS?
Cancellation is usually done in your RDS account settings, and monthly plans typically keep access until the end of the period you've paid for. Annual and promotional plans can have different terms, so check RDS's current terms before you subscribe.