Canadian soccer fans just got another reason to get excited about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and this time, they can experience the action on a massive screen with a bucket of popcorn in hand.
Cineplex has teamed up with TSN to broadcast select FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live at participating theatres across the country, giving fans an electric, communal way to soak in one of the world’s biggest sporting events. Tickets are already on sale, priced at $9.99 before taxes and online booking fees, and are being released in stages starting with certain group-stage games, with more matchups to be confirmed as the tournament draws closer.
Beyond the football itself, Cineplex is leaning into the full theatre experience. Fans can expect all the usual concession favourites, and in provinces where regulations allow it, alcoholic beverages will also be up for grabs making it feel less like a typical cinema outing and more like a proper watch party.
The screenings are set to span dozens of locations nationwide, with confirmed cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
The timing couldn’t be more fitting. Canada is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico in what will be a historic edition of the tournament the first ever to feature 48 teams competing across 104 matches. Home-country pride is expected to drive enormous local interest, and initiatives like this give fans without pricey broadcast packages or travel budgets a front-row seat to the drama.
For those keeping tabs on where to catch every match, TSN and RDS remain the exclusive Canadian broadcasters and streaming partners for the full tournament. The Cineplex partnership simply adds another compelling option for those who want the energy of a crowd without leaving the country.
Fans are encouraged to book early, as specific participating theatres may vary by day and by match.
