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@KeithCollantine Also worth mentioning: in Canada we get NBC’s (pitiful) coverage from the United States. That is the “main” NBC channel, not the special NBC Sports Network which is blocked. (so it’s something like 2-3 races a year I think)
NBC is also part of any basic HD cable package as mentioned before, so around $30 CDN per month.
@keithcollantine I’m not sure how it works across the globe, but in Canada you have to pay for at least a basic package in order to get any TV channels at all. (Maybe someone visiting this site from Canada can correct me!) It might be possible that you can get a couple of channels (CBC) without any kind of subscription but I’m not sure, and in that case I highly doubt you’d get TSN. I’m not sure if there are any other options for cable TV in Canada or if you can get TSN with an over the air HD antennae. Maybe satellite’s an option but I’m not sure.
I’ve quickly checked multiple providers across the country (Telus, Shaw, Rogers, Bell) and the cheapest package that would include TSN seems to be about $30 Canadian per month.
@keithcollantine re: @ares (Canada) Can you confirm, do you pay absolutely nothing for the package that includes TSN and TSN2, or do you have to pay for the package?
TSN and TSN2 (and recently TSN3, TSN4, TSN5) are not specifically free but they are part of every basic TV package (bundled channels) that come with every TV subscription with every different provider in Canada. So if you have any kind of HD TV in Canada, even the most basic (required) bundle from any provider will include TSN, TSN2, etc.
I should add to the above that TSN provides the BBC’s race coverage and it is commercial-filled. (split screen so you can still see the race in a small box but the commercial is larger and with audio of course)
There is also zero pre- or post-race coverage and no “weekly” show at all. I have to go online to Torrent Sky’s F1 Show to get a weekly recap as well as post-race coverage the next day once those torrents are active. (a big thank you to the people who do that!)
Basically, TSN’s F1 coverage is the absolute bare-bones possible and it’s a complete fluke that I’m an F1 fan. Being an F1 fan in Canada is very difficult. They don’t make it easy.
1. What country are you in (and state, if applicable)
Canada
2. Which channels broadcast F1 near you?
TSN & TSN2
3. Do they show all the races live or only a limited number (if so, how many?)
All
4. Do they also show qualifying live?
Yes
5. Do they also show practice sessions live?
Yes, but only FP2
6. If they are a subscription channel, what does a full year’s subscription cost (excluding limited time offers)?
N/A (part of general TV Sports package)
7. Do they broadcast coverage online? If so please post link/s
N/A
8. Please supply any other relevant information such as alternative viewing options
N/A
