Canadian Soccer Business (CSB), the commercial arm of the country’s soccer governing body, has announced it has secured broadcast rights for Germany’s top-tier Bundesliga competition for its OneSoccer streaming platform.
The non-exclusive rights, which CSB acquired and subsequently licensed to OneSoccer, see the service become the Bundesliga’s official broadcast partner in the Canadian market, with coverage to begin with the November 21 game between Mainz and Hoffenheim.
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This agreement is centered around Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, who is also the captain of the Canadian national team, and galvanizing interest in the national team’s players ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 (which Canada will jointly host).
As such, every single Bayern Munich game will be available both live and on demand through the deal, which also includes the season-opening German Super Cup competition and the season-ending relegation play-offs.
Speaking on the broadcast partnership, CSB chief executive James Johnson said: “This partnership with the Bundesliga goes beyond broadcast rights — it’s about connecting Canadians to the global game.
“The Bundesliga stands among the world’s best, and Alphonso Davies embodies what’s possible for Canadian players on that stage. By teaming up with OneSoccer, we’re giving fans the chance to follow his journey every week and experience world-class soccer more closely than ever before. Canadian fans deserve access to the world’s game, and this partnership is another step toward making top-tier soccer more visible and available across the country.”
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By GlobalDataJohnson joined CSB back in May after departing the Football Australia body in March, and also sits on the board of One Soccer, which is run by CSB (it was established as a joint venture with the Mediapro agency before Mediapro departed in 2024).
Other rights held by Onesoccer include the Concacaf Champions Cup international club competition, the Canadian Premier League top-flight, and the Canadian Championship annual tournament (which also includes Canadian sides from Major League Soccer).
On the national team front, Onesoccer showcases games from both Canada’s men’s and women’s national teams, as well as wider action from the Concacaf Nations League competition.
For the Bundesliga’s part, this deal serves as an expansion of its presence in North America, which is a target market for the league.
