The Canadian Football League announced Thursday that CBS Sports Network will carry 34 CFL games in the United States this year as part of a new multi-year deal.
“We’re looking forward to working closely with CBS Sports Network to serve our loyal fans in the U.S. and grow our base there,” said CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie in a statement.
“CBS Sports is synonymous with the finest in sports broadcasting and we’re proud to showcase our product on its network.”
“The CFL is an exciting brand of football, with a great history that has long included some of the stars of the game,” said CBS Sports executive vice president Dan Weinberg in a statement. “We are excited for the CFL to join our robust line-up of live events on CBS Sports Network and we look forward to showcasing the current generation of CFL stars.”
The initial slate of CFL on CBS Sports Network games will feature the league’s season opener and its traditional holiday weekend matchups, including Labour Day Weekend.
“We’re confident that, working together, we can serve our American fans and continue to grow their numbers,” Ambrosie said. “We’re looking forward to a partnership that brings together the best of Canadian football and one of the great brands in American sports television.”
