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How to Watch Pakistan Cricket in Canada (2026)
Pakistan's cricket audience in Canada is concentrated in the GTA, Calgary and Montreal, and it is served by essentially nothing on Canadian television. The Pakistani feeds carry it in full: PTV Sports and A Sports hold domestic rights to Pakistan's international matches, Geo Super carries cricket alongside its general sport, and Ten Sports covers additional tournaments. The Pakistan Super League runs from February into March.
Key takeaways
- Pakistan cricket is carried on PTV Sports in the TiviLeaf lineup.
- PSL evening matches start at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, the same convenient window as the IPL.
- The season runs PSL runs February to March; internationals are year-round..
- Urdu commentary throughout, alongside the wider Pakistani news and entertainment lineup.
- No Canadian broadcaster carries the full league, which is why an international lineup is the practical route.
Where to watch Pakistan cricket in Canada
Pakistani rights sit with a handful of domestic broadcasters, all of which carry Urdu commentary.
| Channel | Language | What it carries |
|---|---|---|
| PTV Sports | Urdu / English | Pakistan internationals and domestic cricket |
| A Sports | Urdu | PSL and international coverage |
| Geo Super | Urdu | Cricket plus general Pakistani sport |
| Ten Sports | English / Urdu | Additional tournaments and series |
| Willow Cricket and ATN Cricket Plus | English | North American cricket channels |
These are carried as part of the international lineup rather than sold as a separate add-on, which is the main difference from buying a league pass for each competition you follow. The full channel list is published if you want to confirm a specific feed before subscribing.
Kickoff times in Canada
Pakistan is nine hours ahead of Eastern Time. As with the IPL, the evening slot works well for Canadian viewers.
| Local kickoff | Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoon match — 2:00 p.m. | 5:00 a.m. | 4:00 a.m. | 3:00 a.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| Evening match — 7:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. |
| Test match start — 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. | 12:30 a.m. | 11:30 p.m. (prev. day) | 10:30 p.m. (prev. day) |
A 7:00 p.m. Pakistani evening match lands at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Test matches starting at 10:30 a.m. local begin at 1:30 a.m. Eastern, which is where a replay window becomes the only realistic way to follow the format.
What is worth following
Pakistan's cricket calendar splits between the franchise league and a heavy international schedule.
- Pakistan Super League: six franchises, February into March, played across Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan.
- Home internationals: Tests, ODIs and T20Is, with the return of regular home fixtures a major story of recent years.
- Asia Cup: the continental tournament, where India against Pakistan is the fixture of the cycle.
- ICC events: World Cups and the Champions Trophy, carried alongside the ICC rights holders.
- Domestic first-class cricket: the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, carried on PTV Sports.
The clubs
The PSL franchises have built genuine followings in a short time:
- Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars — the two biggest city rivalries
- Islamabad United — the most successful franchise
- Peshawar Zalmi — strong following in the diaspora
- Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators
For Pakistani-Canadian households
The Pakistani lineup is broad: news, drama, religious programming and film sit alongside the sports channels. For most households the cricket is the headline but the general channels are what get watched daily, which is the case for a full lineup rather than a cricket-only product.
India against Pakistan
The single biggest fixture in world cricket by audience, played only in ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup rather than bilateral series. Depending on the host, it typically lands somewhere between 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Eastern — worth checking in advance and planning replay access around.
Best devices for watching
- Amazon Firestick / Fire TV: the most common streaming stick in Canadian homes. See the Fire TV setup guide.
- Samsung and LG smart TVs: app support built in, no extra box needed.
- Apple TV: the smoothest option, with Ethernet built into the 4K models.
- Android TV, Google TV and NVIDIA Shield: including budget boxes like the Walmart onn.
- Phones and tablets: for early kickoffs you would otherwise miss.
Pakistani feeds vary in bitrate; if one channel is soft during a major match, another broadcaster is usually carrying the same fixture.
FAQ
What channel shows Pakistan cricket in Canada?
PTV Sports and A Sports carry Pakistan internationals and the PSL, with Geo Super and Ten Sports alongside them. Willow Cricket and ATN Cricket Plus are the North American cricket channels. All are in the TiviLeaf lineup.
What time is the PSL in Canada?
Pakistan is nine hours ahead of Eastern Time. An evening PSL match at 7:00 p.m. local lands at 10:00 a.m. Eastern and 7:00 a.m. Pacific.
Is Urdu commentary available?
Yes. PTV Sports, A Sports and Geo Super all carry Urdu commentary as broadcast in Pakistan.
When is the Pakistan Super League played?
From February into March each year, across venues in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan.