Free live TV in Canada: legal streaming apps
Canada’s broadcasters stream their main channels free with an account, and the FAST services carry hundreds more. This is the legal answer to most “free IPTV Canada” searches.
Free services
CBC Gem
CBC and CBC News Network live, Hockey Night in Canada on CBC, free with ads.
CTV app
CTV live and on demand, free with a Bell or TV-provider login for some content.
Global TV
Global live stream and catch-up.
Pluto TV Canada
100+ free live channels tailored to Canada.
Tubi Canada
Free films and live channels.
Over-the-air antenna
CBC, CTV, Global, Citytv and US border stations in HD in most cities.
Tip
Install the public-broadcaster apps first: they carry the live channels most people miss after cancelling cable, and they are free by law or funded by advertising.
Frequently asked questions
Is free IPTV legal in Canada?
The services on this page are legal: they are run by public broadcasters or funded by advertising with the rights holders’ consent. “Free IPTV” playlists shared online are not.
Do I need an account?
Most public-broadcaster apps ask for a free account; FAST services such as Pluto TV work without one.
Can I watch sport for free?
Public broadcasters carry the events they hold rights to; the page notes them per service. Premium leagues stay on paid services.
Do I need an antenna?
Not for the apps on this page. An antenna is the one-off alternative for the main broadcast channels in HD.
Which app should I install first?
The public broadcaster’s own app, then one FAST service for the long tail of themed channels.
CBC and CBC News Network live, Hockey Night in Canada on CBC, free with ads.
CTV live and on demand, free with a Bell or TV-provider login for some content.
Global live stream and catch-up.
100+ free live channels tailored to Canada.
Free films and live channels.
CBC, CTV, Global, Citytv and US border stations in HD in most cities.