Sportsnet+ is available for purchase in four ways:
7-Day Pass ($9.99): This pass gives access to Sportsnet++ content and lasts 7 days from the point of purchase. It is a one-time purchase that allows users to watch a specific event or events on Sportsnet that occur within a 7-day period.
Sportsnet+ ($19.99/month): This pass gives access to Sportsnet’s elite lineup of sports and channels. You pay one month at a time and are able to cancel at anytime without commitments.
Sportsnet++ Monthly ($27.99/month): More leagues and content, including over 500 NHL games, blackout-free. You pay one month at a time and are able to cancel at anytime without commitments.
Sportsnet++ Annual ($249.99/annual): Commit for the year and enjoy a savings of over 25% versus purchasing Sportsnet++ monthly for 12 months. This pass is a one-time charge and you cannot cancel once purchased.
The subscription runs 12 months after your point of purchase. For example, if you sign up in March, your subscription will run until March of the following year.
Find out what content you’re getting in Sportsnet+ by clicking here.
Can I access Sportsnet+ internationally?No. Sportsnet+ is only available for use in Canada. If you are travelling abroad, you will not be able to stream our channels.
Why is there lag between a live game on TV and the Sportsnet+ stream?The lag time compared to live broadcast is dependent on the device being used, the location and connection of the user, and other factors. The lag time is typically between 30-60 seconds.
Because internet streaming lags behind television, your sports apps may send off a notification of a goal or a result before you have seen it. If you wish for this not to happen, you must disable your game alerts/notifications.
Will I be required to sign in every time I visit Sportsnet+?As long as you have cookies enabled, your login is remembered and you should not have to login via future visits to the site or apps in the majority of cases.
There are a number of cases that will require you to enter your login credentials again, including periodic expiry of your login, clearing of browser cache, switching browsers, logging out, or visiting in private mode on your PC.
What is the difference between Sportsnet+ and NHL LIVE?
NHL LIVE™ and Sportsnet+™ are opposite products from one another, serving two different types of sports fans. NHL LIVE is an out-of-market hockey product, while Sportsnet+ is for multisport fans and NHL fans who want to choose the amount of hockey to watch.
Sportsnet+ ($19.99/month)
If you live in Edmonton and want to watch Oilers games, you would be able to watch all 82 of their games (39 national + 43 regional) without blackouts, making Sportsnet+ the product for you.
Sportsnet++ ($9.99, $27.99/month or $249.99/annually)
Sportsnet++ allows users to choose how much hockey they would like to watch.
Sportsnet+ allows a user to livestream 300+ regular season games, depending on where you live, while Sportsnet++ lifts blackouts for all Sportsnet exclusive games, totalling over 500.
Sportsnet++ also allows users to stream more non-hockey content, such as Bundesliga, FA Cup, IndyCar and Premiership Rugby.
NHL LIVE
If you live in Winnipeg but want to watch the Montreal Canadiens (making you an out-of-market fan), or if you just want to watch the largest volume of NHL games possible, NHL LIVE would be the product that best suits your needs.
For more detail on differences between NHL LIVE™ and Sportsnet+™, click here >
Note: Sportsnet is the sole rights-holder to the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks, as well as 56 Toronto Maple Leafs games. Sportsnet does not own the regional rights to the Montreal Canadiens (50 games), Ottawa Senators (55 games) or Winnipeg Jets (60 games). As a result, only their national games are available with a Sportsnet+ subscription.
What is the difference between Sportsnet+ and Sportsnet++?The Sportsnet+ package includes over 300 total NHL games, including all 82 games of the Oilers, Flames or Canucks, or 56 Maple Leafs games, depending on where you live. In order to get one of these team’s regional games, you must reside within their broadcast region. Regional blackouts apply.
The Sportsnet++ package will lift regional blackouts for every NHL game that is exclusive to Sportsnet in Canada, totaling over 500 NHL games blackout-free.
In addition to more NHL games, subscribers will get 100+ additional NBA regular season games, and hundreds of extra matchups from the Bundesliga, FA Cup, IndyCar and Gallagher Premiership.
If you would like to read more about the package options, click here
Are CBC and City games included in Sportsnet+?Yes. All games that appear on CBC and City are included.
Note: All games that appear on Sportsnet Flames, Sportsnet Oilers and Sportsnet Vancouver Hockey games will also be included, as needed.
Subscribers are able to choose from four packages that work for them. Game counts vary depending on the package.
Note that this list is subject to change as Sportsnet programming schedules change.
Among the sports/leagues available on Sportsnet+ are:
NHL
Every Hockey Night in Canada, Rogers Hometown Hockey and Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey game
All Calgary Flames games
All Edmonton Oilers games
All Vancouver Canucks games
2019 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ between the Flames and Jets from Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan
2020 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® between the Predators and Stars from Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas
2020 NHL® All-Star Game from St. Louis, Missouri
20th edition of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, featuring all 7 Canadian teams
2020 NHL Stadium Series™ between the Avalanche and Kings from Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Additional marquee matchups from around the NHL
The entire 2020 Stanley Cup® Playoffs, blackout-free
The NHL Draft Lottery, Draft and Awards
MLB
Up to 162 Toronto Blue Jays™ games
Over 150 MLB games featuring marquee teams
The Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star game
The Postseason and entire World Series
Sportsnet+($19.99/month): 100+ regular season games featuring marquee teams
Sportsnet++ ($9.99, $27.99/month, $249.99/annual): 200+ regular season games featuring marquee teams
Users looking for even more NBA games can subscribe to NBA League Pass, which gives access to over 600 out-of-market games not available on Canadian television
Select NBA Playoffs and Finals matchups
The NBA Draft
Soccer
Over 50 matches from the FA Cup
Over 300 Bundesliga matchups, including every game of Bayern Munich
Junior hockey
Games from across the CHL, the CHL Top Prospects game, Team Cherry vs. Team Orr, and the entire Memorial Cup.
WWE
Monday Night RAW and SmackDown LIVE!, as well as WWE Aftermath, Experience and Main Event.
Curling
All stops on the Grand Slam of Curling™ tour.
Other Sports
Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Super League Rugby, National Rugby League, every race of the IndyCar season, WNBA, Premier Lacrosse League, Rogers Cup™, Davis Cup, Fed Cup and much more!
Sportsnet Original Programming
Tim & Sid™, Sportsnet Central™, Hockey Central, Baseball Central, Gotta See It, Misplays and Plays of the Month, and Sportsnet Presents.
Why does some of the content in Sportsnet+ differ from what is shown on television?
In rare circumstances, Sportsnet does not have the same rights to show content online or mobile as it does on TV. If that is the case, we may blackout specific programming.
Are there NHL regional blackouts in Sportsnet+?Sportsnet+ has two different packages in order to let subscribers choose how much hockey they would like to watch.
On the Sportsnet+ $19.99/month package, users are subject to NHL blackouts. If a user is an in-market fan of the Oilers, Flames or Canucks and wishes to get their team games, plus all national games(over 300 NHL games in total) they can choose the $19.99/month package.
If a user wants to watch all Sportsnet exclusive games (over 500 NHL games in total—blackout-free), the Sportsnet++ package would better suit their needs. In addition to over 500 NHL games blackout-free, Sportsnet++ subscribers get hundreds of extra Bundesliga, FA Cup and Gallagher Premiership matches, plus every IndyCar race.
Click here to learn more about regional blackouts.
I think an NHL regional blackout is being incorrectly applied. What do I do?If you are experiencing a blackout, it may be because your IP address is being incorrectly mapped to a different location.
If you are experiencing a blackout that you feel is being incorrectly applied, please email nowsupport@sportsnet.ca and they will help remedy the situation
Is there a way to watch a show or game after it has aired?If you wish to watch Sportsnet original programming after it has aired, you can access it on-demand on our desktop site. Simply sign in and proceed to the ‘Shows‘ tab, click on your desired show and episode and begin streaming.
If you missed a game and would like to watch it, proceed to our desktop site to utilize the “look-back” feature. Sign in and proceed to the ‘Schedule’ tab and roll the schedule back to the date and time the game originally aired and click on it to begin streaming.
Note: The look-back functionality is only for the past 24 hours. Anything beyond that time period is not accessible.
Is Sportsnet World available in Sportsnet+?No. Select content from Sportsnet World is included with a Sportsnet+ subscription. This includes IndyCar, FA Cup, Bundesliga, Premiership Rugby and more. However, the channel itself isn’t included with a subscription–only select games.
If you are a television subscriber to Sportsnet World, then it will be available to you in Sportsnet+.
What IndyCar content is available in Sportsnet+ and Sportsnet++?
The only races that will be available in the Sportsnet+ $19.99/month package are the Indy 500 and the Honda Indy Toronto.
All 17 races, including qualifying and other exclusive content, will be available in the Sportsnet++ package only.
Am I still able to watch IndyCar through my TV package?Yes.
Races will be available throughout the season on the Sportsnet World channel. If you do not currently have Sportsnet World in your TV package, please contact your service provider.
I've signed up for Sportsnet++ but don't see the race showing up. What do I do?Qualifying and the races themselves will appear roughly half an hour before their scheduled start time.
Can I watch race replays?Race replays will be available via the video on-demand section on desktop.
Simply sign into your account and proceed to the Shows tab, then select the race. The races are uploaded roughly 24 hours after race completion.
No. Sportsnet+ is intended for personal use and only allows for one concurrent stream.
What are the compatible mobile and tablet devices?Sportsnet+ is available for use through desktop and the Sportsnet App on the following mobile devices: iPhone, iPad, as well as Android mobile and tablet devices.
How do I download the mobile or tablet app?Go to the iTunes App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and type in “Sportsnet.” The app is free to download and allows you to start watching Sportsnet instantly.
What are the minimum operating system versions supported by the Sportsnet App?iOS 10.x and above
Android OS 6.x and above
Desktop version: IE 9.x+, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari 9+
How much data does video streaming use?Data consumption is about 1 GB of data per hour when streamed on a smartphone, and up to 3 GB per hour for each stream of HD video on tablet or connected device.
This is an estimate, and actual usage varies based on the length of the game, stream quality (i.e., bitrate), amount of features used by each user, network conditions, the device you’re using and other factors. We suggest whenever possible to stream on WiFi connection for extended streaming sessions.
Is there a wireless data charge to view Sportsnet+ on my mobile device or tablet?Yes. Please check with your wireless provider to confirm whether you will be charged for mobile data usage. Many wireless providers have specific data plans to support video consumption.
What do I do if I am seeing closing captioning on while watching a live video, even though it is off on my iOS settings?To fix issues with closed captioning, please do the following:
1. Go to your phone’s Settings
2. Go to the Accessibility option within your phone’s settings
3. Scroll to the media section, and tap Subtitles & Captioning. Turn ON Closed Captioning.
4. Launch the Sportsnet app and stream live channels
5. Now force quit the application (double tap home button, and swipe away Sportsnet App)
6. Go back to your Accessibility options and turn OFF Closed Captioning
7. Re-launch the Sportsnet app and stream live channels
Yes.
Sportsnet+ is available on 4th generation Apple TV boxes, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Chromecast.
Download the Sportsnet app from the app store and click on the “SN Now” tab to sign in with your credentials.
How do I access Chromecast on my iOS device?iOS Chromecast instructions:
- Go to Sportsnet+ section in the iOS app and sign in
- Tap on the game you would like to watch
- Tap the full-screen button
- Tap on the Chromecast icon in the top right
- Tap on the Chromecast device you would like to connect to
Cast playback should be initiated on your TV.
I'm seeing an "Error 1400" on my Chromecast. What do I do?If you are trying to cast from your device and are unable to get video playback with error 1400 on your TV, please follow the below.
- Open SN app, go to Menu > Settings > Sportsnet+> Sign Out
- Quit the app
- Re-open
- Go to Menu > Watch > Sign In and attempt to cast again
No.
At the current time streaming of Sportsnet Live channels from Apple iPhone, iPad devices directly to your TV through HDMI is no longer supported due to the latest updates to the security of our video streams.
We do remain committed to providing options to stream high quality Sportsnet+ content to your TV, including HDMI connection from a Laptop / PC, Airplay, a native app for Apple TV 4th Gen, and Xbox One, and support for Chromecast.
Does the Sportsnet+ iOS app support Apple AirPlay?Yes.
The Sportsnet app does allow you to stream your Sportsnet+ Live streams via AirPlay. You must however use the Airplay controls within the video player, and not using Screen mirroring enabled from the iOS Command Center. Instructions.
- Open the Sportsnet+ section of the app and initiate playback of a live stream
- Tap on the AirPlay icon on the row of player controls (if you do not initially see the AirPlay icon try to lock and unlock your screen to see if the icon appears after the unlock)
- Select the Apple TV device you would like to AirPlay to
- The Airplay icon will turn blue once a successful AirPlay playback session has started
7-Day Pass: If you purchase a 7-day pass, the pass will last 7 days from the point of purchase. It does not recur and is a one-time fee.
Monthly Pass: You will be billed each month according to when your subscription began. For example, if you signed up on the 21st of the month, you will be billed on the 21st of every month.
Annual Pass: You will be billed on the same day as your purchase, one year later. For example, if you purchase an Annual Pass on March 15th, you will be billed again on March 15th the following year.
I have a promo or discount code – how do I redeem it?After selecting a package and registering, enter your promo code on the payment page and click ‘apply’. If you have a discounted promo code, your revised monthly total will appear after the page refreshes and you can then complete your purchase. If the promo code is for 100% off, you will be skipped forward to the success page.
Which credit cards do you accept?We accept Visa, MasterCard, or AMEX.
What if I want to subscribe to Sportsnet+ but don’t have a credit card?Not to worry! If you have a Visa Debit, we accept those, too.
What is a Sportsnet profile, and why do I need one?Sportsnet+ uses a Sportsnet profile as its login. The Sportsnet login platform is used across a variety of online services, including NHL LIVE™, Sportsnet.ca, the Sportsnet App, and any fantasy league games you might play with Sportsnet. If you already subscribe (or have subscribed in the past) to these services and already have a Sportsnet login, you can use the same username and password for Sportsnet+. If you don’t have one, you’ll set one up as part of the registration process.
What happens if I cancel my subscription?If you wish to cancel your subscription at any point, you may do so by clicking on the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the desktop version of now.sportsnet.ca. Once the drop-down menu is open, click on ‘Account’ and then click ‘Billing’ to cancel. Cancelling your subscription is not currently available for the iOS or Android apps. You will have access to Sportsnet+ until the end of the month you’ve already paid for and will incur no further charges the month after, except in Quebec, where cancellation will be effective right away and you will be refunded for the remaining portion of the month. Please take the time to let us know why you cancelled so we can work to improve the service.
You can also email our customer support at nowsupport@sportsnet.ca to cancel your account, if you do not have access to a desktop computer.
How do I update my billing information?You can update your billing information, including your payment method or credit card number in the drop-down menu in the top right corner, once you are signed into now.sportsnet.ca on desktop. Select ‘Account’ on the menu to change your payment method, credit card details, or billing address.
Proceed to the Sportsnet app on your iOS phone, tablet or 4th generation Apple TV. If on your Apple TV, select the SN Now tab, if you are on your phone or tablet, tap the Watch tab. You will be given the option to sign in or purchase. Select purchase.
You will then be prompted to sign in with your iTunes account. Upon doing so, you will successfully sign up for Sportsnet+.
Can I purchase the 7-Day Pass or Annual Pass in-app?Not at this time.
Only the Sportsnet+ ($19.99/month) and Sportsnet++ ($27.99/month) plans are available to purchase through iOS devices at present.
To purchase the 7-Day Pass or Sportsnet++ Annual packages, you will need to sign up directly at www.snnow.ca.
How do I cancel an in-app purchase subscription?On your iOS device:
Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
Tap View Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID.
Under Subscriptions, Tap Manage. …
Tap on Sportsnet+
Click on “Cancel Subscription”
Please note: The subscription period will automatically renew unless you turn it off no later than 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
What devices am I able to use my in-app purchase subscription on?You are able to use your in-app purchase subscription on any of the devices Sportsnet+ is available on, provided you link your account first.
If you do not link your account, you will only be able to watch through your apple devices, which include Chromecast from the iOS app, your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV (4th gen) devices
How do I link my account after purchase so I can stream on other devices?You will be prompted to link your account after you make your in-app purchase.
If you purchased an iTunes subscription and were not prompted to link your account, or if you chose to link at a later time, you can still link your subscription to a Rogers Media account for use on other devices.
Steps (iOS):
- Go to Sportsnet+
- Tap on profile icon (top right)
- Tap on Connect purchase
- Complete the account linking flow
- You will see once completed the “Connect Purchase” toggle set to “ON”
Steps (Apple TV):
- Select Settings
- Select to “Connect Purchase”
- Complete the account linking flow
- You will see once completed the “Connect Purchase” toggle set to “ON”
You can confirm at any time which account your subscription is linked to by going to the Connect purchase settings, where the associated email will be displayed.
On iOS:
Go to Sportsnet+, tap on the profile icon (top right), see the option for “Connect Purchase – ON” and your email will be below.
On Apple TV:
Go to Settings, see the option for “Connect Purchase – ON” and your email will be below.
Why do I get incorrect username or password when trying to create a linking account?As part of the account linking flow you will be prompted to create / signin to a Rogers Media account. If you have used your email before for any Rogers Media property, including Sportsnet.ca, had an Sportsnet+ or NHL LIVE account in the past, or used your email with another brand you may have an account for your email already.
If you know the password for that account you can use it to sign in and link your subscription to that account.
If you do not know your password you can reset it by going to: http://sportsnet.ca/forgotpassword/
How do I change my existing plan?Currently the only way to change your plan once you have subscribed is:
1. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
2. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
3. Tap View Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID.
4. Under Subscriptions, Tap Manage. …
5. Tap on Sportsnet+
Your existing subscription will be cancelled and a new subscription at the higher tier price will be purchased. You will be immediately billed for a full month subscription of the higher plan, minus the remaining portion of the lower plan.
You will also get a new billing anniversary date, one month from the upgrade action.
What happens if I change to the $19.99 subscription?Your existing subscription tier will remain until the next renewal. At the next renewal you will be billed and your subscription changed to the lower tier and lower price point.
How do I restore my purchase?On my iOS device go to:
Tap Sportsnet+
Tap Subscribe Now
Tap Restore Purchase
Enter your iTunes credentials
This will allow your existing subscription to be restored on this device.
Is an in-app purchase option available on Android devices?Not at this time. Please visit www.snnow.ca to subscribe on your Android device.
I have a valid in-app purchase subscription but the channels are not unlocking or restore purchase button is not availableI) Make sure you have the most recent version of the Sportsnet app for iOS or Apple TV from iTunes
II) Perform a “Restore purchase” to see if this re-enables your subscription
III) Check your Sportsnet+ subscription is still valid in iTunes:
Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
Tap View Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID.
Under Subscriptions, tap Manage.
Tap on Sportsnet+ –validate your subscription is still active
A participating TV provider refers to the cable or satellite companies that have agreements in place for their customers to access Sportsnet+. For example, if you are a Rogers TV customer and subscribe to Sportsnet, simply log in with the same credentials you use to manage your monthly bill and you will be granted access to the service.
Participating TV providers for Sportsnet+: Rogers, Bell, Bell Aliant, TELUS, Shaw, Cogeco, Sasktel, NorthwestTel, Eastlink, Hay Communications, V Media, Mitchell Seaforth Cable TV, TCC, WTC TV, Access Communications, Cable Cable, City West, Execulink, Hurontel, Seaside Communications, TbayTel, Source Cable, Novus, Videotron and MTS.
I am a Sportsnet, Sportsnet One and/or Sportsnet 360 cable subscriber with a participating TV provider but I am unable to access all the networks on Sportsnet+?Contact your TV service provider to ensure your online registration is complete and that your subscription is current.
Why isn't my TV provider listed?We are working to add additional TV providers to Sportsnet+. If you don’t see your provider listed, contact them to express your interest in receiving Sportsnet+.
As a customer with Sportsnet+ in my cable package, do I get Sportsnet++ content?Sportsnet++ is a direct-to-consumer only product offering where you pay one month at a time and are able to cancel at anytime without commitments. It is not included as part of cable, satellite or IPTV television packages.
However, as a Sportsnet television subscriber, you continue to get access to the Sportsnet+ tiered content offering at no additional cost to what you pay for your television subscription. Sportsnet+ is a direct feed of all the Sportsnet channels you get at home, including Sportsnet’s regional channels (Ontario, East, West and Pacific), Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet 360, depending on what channels you subscriber to in your television package.
Why am I seeing an error message displaying in a screen overlay on Sportsnet+?Error messages from your TV service provider may appear on Sportsnet+. Messages appear when there is an issue with your video service subscription. In this case, you should contact your TV service provider customer service department for further assistance.
Please email Sportsnet Audience Relations at: feedback@sportsnet.rogers.com
How do I get technical or billing support for Sportsnet+?Email nowsupport@sportsnet.ca for any questions, including cancelling your account.
I subscribe to Sportsnet through my TV package but am having trouble viewing my content. What do I do?If you subscribe to Sportsnet via a television provider but are having trouble accessing content, please contact your service provider.
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